Elementary computer science

I LOVE Literacy so it is no surprise that I use books as a warm up activity for almost every technology lesson in the computer lab.

Looking to Celebrate computer science in your classroom? Computer science week takes place from December 9 to 13 all around the world! You may have heard of the Hour of Code, this is a huge initiative with Code.Org.

You don't need a computer to learn how to code! Unplugged coding activities and printables to teach children about computer science - without a computer.

Grab a free set of large printable Chromebook keyboard keys and learn ideas for using them in the classroom. Plus check out this huge printable Chromebook Keyboard Bulletin Board set perfect for a hallway or computer lab display for elementary teachers using Google Classroom and technology.

Coming up with engaging and fun digital projects for my elementary students has been a priority for me this year! In this post, I'm sharing how to use movie making in the classroom, how it can be used in person and virtually, and tips to maintain social distancing. These digital projects can be used for multiple grade levels!

There are a lot of options when it comes to setting up stations in the tech lab. Here are some tried and true methods worth considering.

By Grant Smith - Over time we have gone from a focus on coding (often times in isolation) to a more broad inclusion of computer science as a whole and then to the refined idea of computational thinking as a foundational understanding for all students.

Empower your children with computer skills for kids through technology classes. Prepare them to be creators, not just consumers of tech.

Technology lessons that don't require screens

Academic Ways to Use the MaKey-MaKey in the Elementary Classroom: Fun ways to advance coding in the classroom!