Im a new elementary school technology teacher looking for some fun learning excersizes!

Question

I need something fun and educational for grades 4-8. At levels such as 4th grade they hardly know how to type and cant navigate through a computer well; however I would like a project of activity in which they can develop better computer skills and gain more tech. knowledge

Answer 1

I disagree that 4th graders can hardly type.  I taught kindergarten and had a Computer Center with 5 Macs.  My kids used Kids Pix and Math Keys and discovered most of it on their own.

Fourth Graders and above should enjoy a web quest on some topic they're studying in science or social studies.

I think they'd like working with graphics, designing a web page using a web template, doing word games such as Scrabble, etc.

You can get a free trial on the site listed below and see if they enjoy writing online.  There are other online writing programs like Paragraph Punch and Essay Punch.

Answer 2

typer shark on yahoo games is a lot of fun and helps with typing skills