Using the Software Program "Kid-Pix"

Students explore multiplication concepts.  In this multiplication instructional activity, students define "array" and draw several arrays to represent multiplication number sentences.  Students construct arrays on the computer using...

Students discover how to use a software program known as KidPix. They create a slideshow noting the differences between rocks and minerals. They share their slides with the class.

Students listen to the story "Click Clack, Moo." They illustrate a picture representing the action of an assigned page and using "Kid Pix" students create a recording that accurately retells the action of their assigned page.

The study of insects and their needs is the focus of this fine science lesson. First graders get into groups of six students, and share everything they know about three insects they are given pictures of. In the computer lab, they access...

Have your class use the engineering design process to program a vacuum robot. Using computer engineering concepts, teams program an automatic floor cleaner to traverse designated patterns. 

First graders, after reading The Alphabet Tree by Leo Lionni, retell the events of the story on a flow map. Then, utilizing Kid Pix software, they choose an event, illustrate it, and write a caption for it. They finally put their events...

Providing real-life examples is a great way to explore the differences between solids and liquids. To that end, your class can view vocabulary cards, find solids in the classroom, and brainstorm various liquid examples. They can also...

Here is a two-part lesson that starts with the story The Salamander Room. After reading the story students use a digital camera to take pictures of animal habitats in their school yard. The next day student use Kid Pix to place different...

Second graders are never to young to learn about the importance of conservation. First they role play to solidify the meanings of the words conserve and replenish, then hop over to the computer lap to use the Frayer model (graphic...

Students investigate agriculture by reading a book.  In this plant life lesson, students read the book Growing Vegetable Soup by Louis Ehlert, and examine the ingredients used in the book's soup.  Students create an experimental,...