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Pattern Maker with Google AI’s Emoji Kitchen 🔢😀

What it is: A fun way to combine emojis into silly, surprising designs. Helps kids explore creativity and visual patterns.

Instructions:
📱 On an Android device or desktop Chrome browser, open Emoji Kitchen.
😀 Choose two emojis to “mix.”
🎨 Look at the new emoji creations that appear!
🖍️ Draw your favorite emoji mix or use them to tell a story.

🎯Task:
Pick three mixed emoji and make a pattern (like ABAB or AAB). Draw it on paper and explain your pattern to a classmate or teacher.

Create Your Own Alphabet – GenType (Google Labs) 🅰️🔠

What it is: A Google AI tool that lets you design your own alphabet. You can get creative by exploring different letter styles and shapes!

Instructions:
🖥️ Go to GenType (if enabled in your district).
🔤 Choose a letter and customize it with various design elements.
🎨 Experiment with different fonts, shapes, and patterns.
🖋️ Save your creations to use in other projects or share with friends.

🎯Task:
Develop creativity and design skills.
→ What makes your letters unique? Try using them to spell out your name or a secret message! Can you make a cool poster or story using your new alphabet?

Practice Typing with Typing.com or TypingClub ⌨️🖐️

What it is: Fun websites that help you learn to type using both hands and get familiar with the keyboard.

Instructions:
💻 Visit Typing.com or TypingClub.
👆 Start with beginner lessons—just follow the arrows and type the letters you see.
🎮 Some lessons feel like games, so have fun while you learn!
🎧 Use headphones if your lesson has sounds or instructions.

🎯 Task:
Practice typing with both hands to improve finger strength and hand coordination. Focus on learning the position of each key and building speed as you get more comfortable with the keyboard!

Create Your Own Code with Google’s “Blockly Games” 🖥️👾

What it is: A fun way to learn coding using visual blocks, where kids can solve puzzles and learn the basics of programming.

Instructions:
🌐 Visit Blockly Games.
🧩 Choose a game like "Turtle" or "Maze" to start solving puzzles by dragging and dropping coding blocks.
🎮 Follow the instructions to guide the character to complete the task using logic and simple code.
🏁 Complete different levels and challenges to unlock new coding skills!

🎯 Task:
Use the blocks to solve puzzles by arranging the commands in the right order. Focus on understanding how to give step-by-step instructions (like a robot!) and how each block helps you complete a task.

Compose Your Own Music – Chrome Music Lab 🎶🎧

What it is: A fun tool that lets you compose music, explore rhythm, and experiment with sound. Perfect for sparking creativity and understanding basic music concepts.

Instructions:
🎼 Visit Chrome Music Lab.
🎹 Try different tools like "Song Maker" to create melodies or rhythms.
🎶 Add instruments, beats, and experiment with the sounds you can create.
📀 Save your music and share it with friends or family.

🎯Task:
Enhance musical creativity and rhythm skills.
→ Create a simple melody or rhythm track. Can you make it sound like your favorite song or create a totally new tune? Share your music and tell a story through sound.

Design a Summer Postcard in Adobe Express 🏖️📬

What it is: A creative project where you design your own summer-themed postcard to send to friends or family.

Instructions:
🌟 Log into your DISD SSO and Go to Adobe Creative Cloud.
🌞 Choose a postcard template or start from scratch.
🏖️ Pick a summer theme (beach, pool, picnic, etc.), and add colorful images, text, and fun stickers.
✍️ Write a short message on the back, like “Wish you were here!” or “Hope you’re having a great summer!”
💌 Save your postcard and share it with someone you love!

🎯Task:
Practice graphic design and creative expression.
→ Can you make a postcard that tells a story or reflects your favorite summer memory? Share it with someone and tell them why you chose those images and words!

Challenge AI with Google’s Teachable Machine 🤖🎨

What it is: A beginner-friendly AI tool where you can teach a computer to recognize images, sounds, or poses based on the examples you provide.

Instructions:
💻 Visit Teachable Machine.
📸 Choose whether to train the machine to recognize images, sounds, or poses.
🎤 Upload examples, like pictures you take or sounds you record.
🤖 Watch as the machine learns from your input and makes predictions based on new examples!
🔄 Experiment with different samples and see how the AI improves.

🎯Task:
Develop critical thinking and experimentation skills.
→ What kinds of objects, sounds, or poses work best for teaching the machine? Can you teach it to recognize something unique, like your favorite toy or pet?

Explore the World with Google Arts & Culture 🎨🌍

What it is: A way to explore amazing art, history, and culture from around the world! With Google Arts & Culture, you can visit famous museums, look at beautiful artwork, and even step inside famous places—all from your screen.

Instructions:
🌐 Visit Google Arts & Culture.
🎨 Choose a collection to explore, like animals in art, famous paintings, or ancient monuments.
🖼️ Tap on a picture to learn more about it, and look for cool details like colors or patterns.
🏰 Try the “360°” feature to feel like you’re really there inside the museum or a historical site!

🎯 Task:
While exploring, pick one piece of art that you like. Can you describe it with your favorite colors or shapes? What do you think the artist was trying to show?

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