3B

Week 31 -
Today, we will begin with Dance Mat Typing. Then, we are going to try and do this activity today.

Week 30 -
Today, you are going to be taking your last MATH benchmark test for the year. Please log onto Study Island. Then, wait to begin. When you finish, you can read your book.

Week 29 -
First, we will do our Dance Mat Typing. Then, we are going to being the 'decorating our state' part of our Internet Searching. Open up Microsoft Word and wait for instructions. Once you have typed everything, change the fonts, font sizes, and font colors and then save it in your folder. You can play on the WikiSpace when done.

Week 28 -
First, we will do Dance Mat Typing. Then, we are going to make sure that we have finished our State posters on KidPix. Then, you can play this once and then you can play anything else on ABC Ya.

= Week 27 - = Today is your GAME DAY! Enjoy! You earned it!

Week 26 -
Today, we will begin with Dance Mat Typing. Then, we are going to begin our state poster on KidPix. Follow the directions given.

Week 25 -
Today, we will first start with Dance Mat Typing. Then, you need to finish looking up your state information. MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS SPELT CORRECTLY! When done, you will play on KidPix. PRACTICE using the TEXT tool (ABC)

Week 24 -
First we will do Dance Mat Typing. Then, we are going to review what we learned about the internet and the type of internet searching we are going to do. Then, we are going to use Kids Yahoo and look up information about our state. MAKE SURE YOU SPELL EVERYTHING CORRECTLY!! When done, you are going to play on KidPix again. Please practice using the Text tool (ABC).

Week 23 -
Dance Mat Typing. Then, we will begin "Welcome to the Web". It will explain items that you may or may not already know. When done, you can play on the WikiSpace.

Week 22 -
Today, we are first going to do Dance Mat Typing. Then, we are going to be exploring Internet Explorer. We will label the parts of the Internet Explorer screen. Place the paper in your laptop as the 'screen'. Then, you can play on the WikiSpace.

Week 21 -
First, we are going to do Dance Mat Typing. Then, we are going to check on our Changing Fonts sheet. Next, we are going to play around with customizing WordArt. You might remember this from last year when we created our bookmarks. Play around with it and create one thing that you like so we can print it out. Then, you can play on these games: Cupid's Flibrik's Heart's Sudoku Decorate a Valentine Valentine's Tic Tac Toe Catch the Hearts Valentine's Drop Words Capture My Heart Chocolate Bizz

Week 20 -
Because of all the days you have missed in library class, you will be doing your Reading benchmark today on Study Island. Please use the link below and log onto Study Island.

Week 19 -
This week, you will be taking your Math Benchmarks on Study Island. Please log on and wait for everyone to be ready. Then, you will work on your questions. Please make sure to take your time and try your best. Go back over your answers. When done, you can Turn in your test. Then, you may read your book that you brought with you.

Week 18 -
First, we will do Dance Mat Typing. Next, we will finish up our Pie Chart. Then, we are going to review how to change fonts. You will complete this font paper: Remember, save it YOUR folder!

Week 17 -
First, we will do Dance Mat Typing. (Look below for the link) Then, we are going to create a Bar Graph of our Favorite Pies on Microsoft Excel. Open up Microsoft Excel (the green X) and type in the following information: In cell B2 "Our Favorite Pies" In cell C3 - Blueberry Pie In cell C4 - Cherry Pie In cell C5 - Pumpkin Pie In cell C6 - Apple Pie In cell C7 - Banana Cream Pie We will then tally how many students like what particular pie. We will then create a chart with that information in it. Print when done. Save it in your folder as "Pie Your Name". You can play these Holiday games when done: Snow Line Funschool Christmas Snowball Fight Gingerbread Spot the Difference Whack a Grinch Christmas Light Connection Decorate a Gingerbread Man Sling the Antlers

Week 16 -
GAME DAY! Enjoy! You earned it!

Week 15 -
Finish creating your own Excel Drawing. Then, play on the WikiSpace.

Week 14 -
First, we will do Dance Mat Typing Then, we are going to create our own "Excel Drawing." Create a chart for someone else to make. When done, you can play on:

Week 13 -
First, we will do Dance Mat Typing Then, we will finish up our Excel Pumpkin. We will add three pieces of Halloween clip-art to our pumpkin. Then, when done, we will print them out. When finished, you can play on the Halloween games at the bottom of ABC Ya.

Week 12 -
First, do Dance Mat Typing. Then, we are going to finish creating our Excel Pumpkin. When done, you can play on the Halloween games at the bottom of ABC Ya.

Week 11 -
Today, we are going to first do Dance Mat Typing Then, you will be introduced to Microsoft Excel.

Week 10 -
Today, we are going to first use Dance Mat Typing. Learn how to use the punch card and the website. Explain how we will have 6 minutes to type. If you get done with level 1, then you get to do Level 2 next class. After we type for 6 minutes, then play on Boowa and Kwala.

Week 9 -
Today, we are going to review the HOME ROW KEYS. The importance of coming back to that row. Introduce Type to Learn. Complete lessons 1 and 2. When done, you can go onto here: **Click on the green circle for 3rd Grade**



Week 8 -
Today, we are going to color in our keys on our 'laptops'. Explain the colors and the HOME ROW KEYS. Then, you are going to have your first typing lesson on Typing Club. If time allows, explore the other typing websites on the side bar.

Week 7 -
Today, we are going to create our "laptops"! Then, if time allows, you can play the Scribble game below in Week 6.

Week 6 -
Review the two lessons we did on KidPix. Explain how we are going to create a slide show with the two pictures. We will then create a cover page for the slide show and add that to the show. Preview slide shows. Free draw in KidPix when done or try this game out! How fast can you complete 20 levels?

Week 5 -
This week, all 3rd graders will be taking their Math Benchmarks on Study Island during class. Click on here to log onto Study Island. Once you log on, please wait until everyone has logged on before you begin. Please take your time and read the questions all the way through. Choose the best answer. When you are finished, please go over all the questions again. Then, you may submit your answers. Then, you may log out and read the book that you brought with you for the rest of class.

Week 4 -
Those students who didn't finish their Summer pictures should finish that first on KidPix. Miss Michaliga will then read you a book titled "The Dot". You will then draw a picture on KidPix using ONLY DOTS. Review how to save on KidPix. When done, save it in your folder as "Dot" and your name. You may use the rest of the time to draw when done. **If everyone gets done before the end of class, I will show you had to create a slide show of your two drawings so far.

Week 3 -
Today, we are going to take pictures of each other using the digital camera. We will then create a folder in the 3B class folder with our names. We will then review the drawing tools in KidPix. Then, we are going to do our first graded assignment in KidPix. You are going to use the drawing tools to draw a picture of something that you did over the summer. When done, you will save it in your folder as 'summer your name'.

Week 2 -
Review what we learned while watching Router's Birthday Surprise. Then review the parts of the computer. Show how to get onto the WikiSpace. Explore the NetSmartz website and play games on there.

Week 1 -
Go over the classroom rules and what we will be doing this year. Assign Seats Go over different parts of the computer. Review headphones and using the mouse. Review how to use the Wiki. Review exit procedures. Review Internet Safety. Watch Router's Birthday Surprise on NetSmartz. Discuss Internet Safety. Then, explore the NetSmartz website.