In TLC I attempt to focus on multiple areas throughout K-5 that include:
Computer Science - NM has adopted the national CSTA Standards. There is NO curriculum that NM nor APS has. The only place to get that right now for K-5 without doing it all ourselves is SEESAW. Its important to train them in K-1 how to use it. ***Maybe just every week spend 5-10 minutes on a quick CS lesson TOGETHER using the P-Board so the kids learn and you can chat about it. OR, I like to make Seesaw one of the Centers. Either way works.
Robotics - We use Dash robots (?) as well as Sphero (8), and BeeBot (2) at K. Kids can just drive them for fun as an option too.
For Dash, we use Dash Go and Dash Blockly. There is also a Wonder app that can be checked out. We have Wonder Workshop cards that you can have them use, and there are multiple Dash activities online.
For Sphero we use Sphero Play to drive and Sphero Edu to program (reallllly good). I see there is maybe a EduJr. now. ? Edu can be difficult for K-2. Its also good for practicing angles.
For BeeBots - there are a lot of options online and on youtube. but I have a couple of mats already laminated.
CODING/Programming - This can always be a center. Heck, you can do this the rest of the year as well.
Grades 3-5: They have login cards for Code.org and have been working on lessons for years. We never get enough time. There is also the amazing SCRATCH, which also has months of options. I have a checklist for them to complete the Tutorials. I'll link it here. But upper grades might be half done already. I couldn't find the checklists - they are somewhere in the TLC; already filled out some.
Grades K-1 with iPads: These kids need to be using SCRATCH JR.! We started in Kinder, so 1st grade is comfortable with it. BUT, it won't hurt to go over it again. (Maybe they can teach YOU. They know how to connect and stream to the P-Board.) 1st should be creating their own stories!
YouTube has a great set of videos that goes through skills one at a time and kids follow along while making their own. Been using them for years and they are the best at teaching. If you can't break up the class into 2 and you teach half at a time, then whole class can probably work. Use the P-Board and go slow.
Basic tech skills - Basic how to take care of your device, how to navigate it. How tech helps us in society. You can find info in Seesaw as well as Youtube.
Digital Citizenship -
Common Sense Media is the top site nowadays. They have plenty of lesson plans. They also have a YouTube presence. You can always just watch a video first thing in class then discuss. At least make kids aware in elementary that they need to be careful online.
Netsmartz Kids - For younger grades maybe, or all grades. LOTS of videos including a series Into The Clouds that has lots of lessons, etc. Great for a center. They also have videos in YouTube you can just use to start class and discuss.
Google Apps
Keyboarding - I have a TLC site tab already for this. Students this year are signed in with Typing.com. Cards are up front. HOWEVER, we do like Typing Club as well, and many kids can still login with their first name. We also like Dance Mat Typing and kids have had cards for those too. I like to test them on the WPM test once in awhile, or Typing.com has tests. WEIRDLY, 2nd grade is a great grade to focus on this, and they don't get near enough. Its comfortable for their hands and they like it. Typing Club has a GREAT program for K-2, but sadly K-1 don't have chromebooks. If they can get 10 minutes a week for practice that would be good. Or a center every other week for 25 minutes. OR just keyboarding games for 15 minutes. Anything helps. If not, oh well. Just easier for them in the lower grades to pick it up.
Video Creation/Photography - Can use iPads and have kids learn basic "Clips" and "iMovie" and "Canva" and even "GarageBand. We also have Adobe products. We have green screens and lapel mics and costumes, etc. Make a movie! PSA!?
Design & STEM - You COULD spend a couple of weeks with kids designing things! We have lots of supplies and can find more. Here is a great resource - very well made instructions and pictures - and MANY options. Kids LOVE this! Heck, do it for a month!