Kindergarten classes learn the parts of the computer and computer terms to better familiarize themselves with the technology equipment in the lab. They learn keyboarding skills, how to use the mouse and navigate the computer, and how to behave while in the computer lab. The will also learn basic word processing skills and use programs to create projects based on what they are learning in the classroom. The links below are some of the tools we use in the lab to reinforce these skills.
Beginner Keyboarding Skills:
StoryMaker
Keyboard Zoo 2
Jump Key
Keyboard Zoo
Typing Rocket Jr.
Winter Fun!
Make a Jan Brett Gingerbread House
Sheppard Software Winter Seasons (Mouse Skills)
ABC Ya Holidays (Various Skills)
Create Your Own Snowflake (Mouse Skills)
Letter & Number Recognition & Mouse Skills:
Drag & Drop:
Make a Face
Create a Room
Fall/Autumn Fun!
Pick a Pumpkin
Carve a Pumpkin
Fall Paint Pictures
Bees and Honey
ABC Mouse Pointer and Mouse
Build A House
Boople's Colors
Counting Fish
Make a Circle with Your Mouse!
Pop the Bubble Wrap!
Pop the Bubbles
Winter/Spring Mouse Skills
Mouse Skills
Number Order
Connect the Dots
Number Chart
Monster Mansion Letter Match
Monster Mansion Number Match
Monster Mansion Shape Match
Molly Adds to 10
Letter Match
Alphabet Bubble
Double Click Practice
Fuzz Bugs Patterns
Shape Patterns
Moon Rock Patterns
Adventure Man Counting
Fuzz Bugs Compare & Sort
Holiday Decoration in Pixie
Reindeer Orchestra (Mouse Skills and Comprehension)
Birthday Candle Count