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Day 1 - I went over the rules of my classroom. We identified basic computer parts (monitor, headphones, mouse, keyboard). I showed the kids our class website (where I have various links they can go to when given free time, or at home). We also practiced logging on and off with our lunch numbers. This definitely took some time, and running around on my part, but I really feel like this was great for the kindergarteners. They got to practice their numbers, and felt great about themselves being able to log on and off on their first day in computers!
Day 2 - I reviewed the rules for the classroom.Next, I did the first few slides of the How the Web Works Prezi I created to introduce them to some basics of the Web. After the first 3 slides, we went back to our computers and played some games to practice using our mice, Mousing Around.
Day 3 - We finished our "How the Web Works" Prezi and continued working on the Mousing Around website.
Day 4 - I found another website to practice using our mice. It's not as "fun" as Mousing Around, but I feel like it's a better place to start, so I actually had my track 4 kindergarten classes (since they come in later) start with this website: Mouse Program.
Day 5 - Today, I introduced my kindergarteners to KidPix. I showed them each tool and how they all work, and then had them go back to their computers and experiment with the tools, colors, etc.
Day 6 - Today, I had the kids draw me a picture of whatever "Summer" means to them. They could use backgrounds, stickers, stamps, etc. When they showed me their "summer" picture, they were able to draw whatever they'd like.
Day 7 - Today, I had the kids draw me a picture of what they like to do for fun. I then went around and helped them type one word that had to do with their drawing and had them print it to take them home.
