Arctic Animal Videos

Winter Spirit Week!

Winter Spirit Week- December 19th-23rd

Monday

Arctic Animal Day- We will make arctic animal masks and igloos!

Tuesday

Wacky Tacky Day- Dress wacky like Tacky the Penguin

Wednesday

Winter Sports Day- Wear sporty clothes

Thursday

Pajama and Stuffed Animal Day

Friday

Winter Celebration

Hour of Code

Hour of Code

Students will have a busy week this week learning, playing, and coding!  This is the official week of the Hour of Code.  During centers this week, students will spend time programming interactive animations, stories, and games using ScratchJr on the iPads.  As young children code with Scratch Jr, they learn how to create and express themselves with the computer, not just to interact with it. In the process, children learn to solve problems and design projects, and they develop sequencing skills that are foundational for later academic success. They also use math and language in a meaningful and motivating context, supporting the development of early-childhood numeracy and literacy. With ScratchJr, children aren't just learning to code, they are coding to learn.

Students will also practice coding on the coding Osmo app.  Students will control Awbie, a playful character who loves delicious strawberries. With each coding command, students guide Awbie on a wondrous tree-shaking, strawberry-munching adventure!

In addition, students will practice coding by exploring Ozobots.  Ozobots are smart robotic toys.  Students control Ozobot robots with OzoCodes by simply drawing lines and color segments.  

We will continue coding throughout the year with many different tools.  Click on any of the links above to learn more!  If families want to participate in the Hour of Code, there are many coding games/ activities on the Hour of Code website to explore.  

Happy Coding!!!