1st, 2nd & 3rd Graders
C: I can understand how to click and move things accordingly in “Santa’s Tracker” in order to complete the activities, by listening and watching my teacher demonstrate how the tools work.
L: I can describe to my partner how to click, move and drag items in the various activities in “Santa’s Tracker” to code, paint and/or draw Christmas-related items.
This is an important notice for families with preschool-age children who are 4 years of age by December 1, 2017.
There is an immediate possibility of free full-day preschool beginning in January 2018 in the Dearborn Public Schools (next month). The family must be eligible based on risk factors and not currently enrolled in a GSRP program. If interested, families may pick up an application at the Cotter Early Childhood Center, 13020 Osborn or call Nadia Berry at 313-827-6150. Please respond immediately as slots are limited. Families must live in the city of Dearborn.
Please forward this to all Dearborn families with 4 year olds.
انتباه : إلى من لديهم أطفال بسن مرحلة الحضانة / الروضة و سوف يبلغون من العمر أربع سنوات في الأول من كانون الأول ٢٠١٧ . هناك فرصة فورية للتسجيل في برنامج حضانة روضة بدوام يومي كامل مجاني مع بداية كانون الثاني ٢٠١٨ في مدارس ديربورن الرسمية ( الشهر القادم). سيتم قبول العائلات تبعاً لعوامل الخطورة و عدم كون الطفل طالباً في برنامج الاستعداد لبداية عظيمة. بإمكان العائلات المهتمة الحصول على طلب التسجيل من مركز كاتر للطفولة المبكرة ، الواقع على ١٣٠٢٠شارع أوزبورن. أو الاتصال بالسيدة نادية بيري على الهاتف رقم ٦١٥٠ – ٨٢٧- ٣١٣.
نرجو منكم الاتصال بنا بأسرع وقت ممكن فالاماكن محدودة .
نرجو منكم تمرير هذه الرسالة لجميع أولياء الأمور مع أطفال بعمر الرابعة.
The Hour of Code was designed to show that anybody can learn the basics of computer coding and it has become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science. Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path.
1st Grade
C: I can understand how to click and move things accordingly in “Kodable” in order to create a code (or program), by listening and watching my teacher demonstrate how the tools work.
L: I can describe to my partner how to click and move items to add lines of code or delete them in “Kodable”.
2nd Grade & 3rd Grade
I can listen to instructions and follow them to write and run computer code.
1). Go to Hour of Code (below) and click on the Grades 2-5 tab to select which activity of computer coding you would like to explore today.
OR
2) Try coding with emoji’s.
2nd & 3rd Grades
The students will complete their Thanksgiving turkeys from last week. Afterwards, they will go to typing.com (see Class Links at the right) to practice keyboarding skills.
1st Grade
First grade students continue to work on logging into the computers. Afterwards, they will go to Keyboard Zoo (see Class Links at the right) to practice keyboarding skills.
1st, 2nd & 3rd Grades
I will demonstrate my understanding of using drawing tools and the copy & paste functions to complete a Thanksgiving turkey.
Go to your grade/classroom in Google Classroom. 
The turkey begins like this…
1st Grade
C: I can understand how to click and move the mouse to use different tools in “Color, Draw & Paint” in order to create a picture, by listening and watching my teacher demonstrate how the tools work.
L: I can describe to my partner how to click and move the mouse to paint, add stickers and stamps, and create shapes in “Color, Draw & Paint”.
I can learn the Home Row keys using the typing program, “Keyboard Zoo”.
Afterwards,
I can practice using the mouse by playing the Take a Trip game in ABCya!
2nd & 3rd Grades
Go to last week’s post (in Google Classroom) in order to complete the writing assignment that goes along with your jack-o-lanterns.
1st Grade
I can orally state one online safety tip from NetSmartzKids after watching the Club UYN (Use Your NetSmartz) videos.
A Halloween Trick: Malware!
Bad Guy Patrol Game
Click this image to build a Jack-O-Lantern.
1st Grade
C: I can apply the rules for the login procedure by using the step-by-step process.
L: I can use the game ABCya! to help build my keyboard and mouse skills.
2nd Grade
C: I can apply the rules for hand/key placement by using the Keyboard Hand Placement poster below.
L: I can use Dance Mat Typing to practice keyboarding using correct hand placement.
3rd Grade
C: I can understand the procedure for changing my password.
L: I can orally explain the four-step process for changing my password.
1st Grade
C: I can apply the log-in procedure by using the Log-In Steps poster.
L: I can orally explain the six-step process for logging into the computer successfully.
LOG-IN STEPS
1). Press down and hold, the Ctrl and Alt keys and press the Delete key once
2). Press the Enter key or use the mouse to click on ‘OK’
3). Type in your username (first number) from your card
4). Using the mouse, click into the next box and type in your password (second number) from your card
5). Press the Enter key or use the mouse to click on the right arrow key
6). Click on the application you wish to use
BUILDING YOUR MOUSE SKILLS
C: I can remember how to use the mouse by following the Using the Mouse diagram.
L: I can create a picture to practice my mouse skills using the PBS program Peg + Cat “Paint -a- Long”.
2nd & 3rd Grades
C: I can apply the rules for hand/key placement by using the Keyboard Hand Placement poster below.
L: I can use Dance Mat Typing to practice keyboarding using correct hand placement.