Welcome to the Kindergarten STEAM Lab
Embedded Files
Hello Kindergarteners! Welcome to our STEAM Lab! On this website you will find links that we will be using in our technology class on a weekly basis. If you are absent you can see what we are working on by clicking on the provided link. You can have your parents bookmark this page on a device you have at home, so you can show them what you have been doing in this room. Have fun and I hope you learn a lot here!
Sincerely,
Ms. Levine
Hello Kindergarteners! Welcome to our STEAM Lab! On this website you will find links that we will be using in our technology class on a weekly basis. If you are absent you can see what we are working on by clicking on the provided link. You can have your parents bookmark this page on a device you have at home, so you can show them what you have been doing in this room. Have fun and I hope you learn a lot here!
Sincerely,
Ms. Levine
Week of June 12-June 20, 2023
With the exception of Monday and Tuesday classes, this is the last week you will have Technology in Kindergarten! You have all come so far this year and we have explored many exciting websites and activities. Today you may have CHOICE of any website on this page. I hope you enjoy and have a wonderful and safe Summer Vacation!
Week of June 12-June 20, 2023
With the exception of Monday and Tuesday classes, this is the last week you will have Technology in Kindergarten! You have all come so far this year and we have explored many exciting websites and activities. Today you may have CHOICE of any website on this page. I hope you enjoy and have a wonderful and safe Summer Vacation!
Week of June 5-June 9, 2023
Week of June 5-June 9, 2023
We are coming close to the end of the School year and I don't know about you, but I'm thinking about Summer! Today, we are going to watch a Brain Pop, Jr. movie all about Summer and then you are going to get to play either Digipuzzle, with all new Summer puzzles. If you want, another choice would be to play Teach Your Monster to Read which we haven't played in awhile. Have fun!
We are coming close to the end of the School year and I don't know about you, but I'm thinking about Summer! Today, we are going to watch a Brain Pop, Jr. movie all about Summer and then you are going to get to play either Digipuzzle, with all new Summer puzzles. If you want, another choice would be to play Teach Your Monster to Read which we haven't played in awhile. Have fun!
Week of May 29- June 2, 2023
This week we are either going to continue playing the new game called Snakes and Ladders, where we reinforce our counting skills to 100. Or, I just discovered that Digipuzzle put out a new set of puzzles for the Summer. You can have fun playing those as well!
This week we are either going to continue playing the new game called Snakes and Ladders, where we reinforce our counting skills to 100. Or, I just discovered that Digipuzzle put out a new set of puzzles for the Summer. You can have fun playing those as well!
Week of May 22- May 26, 2023
Today we are going to learn a new game that will review counting in a fun way. The game is called Snakes and Ladders, but watch out for the snakes because they will send you back a lot of spaces. Have fun playing this exciting game. After playing a few times, you can go to another game on this page. Enjoy!
Today we are going to learn a new game that will review counting in a fun way. The game is called Snakes and Ladders, but watch out for the snakes because they will send you back a lot of spaces. Have fun playing this exciting game. After playing a few times, you can go to another game on this page. Enjoy!
Week of May 1- May 19, 2023
Today we are going to review learning all about what it means to "keyboard". It means typing with the correct fingers so you can eventually type really fast and without looking down at the keys. Today we are going to review Keyboard Zoo or Keyboard Zoo 2 for 10 minutes.
After, students can have a choice of any of the following websites: DigiPuzzle Spring, Teach Your Monster to Read or Room Recess. Have fun!
There will not be any Technology class during the week of May 15-May 19, 2023 due to NJSLA testing.
Today we are going to review learning all about what it means to "keyboard". It means typing with the correct fingers so you can eventually type really fast and without looking down at the keys. Today we are going to review Keyboard Zoo or Keyboard Zoo 2 for 10 minutes.
After, students can have a choice of any of the following websites: DigiPuzzle Spring, Teach Your Monster to Read or Room Recess. Have fun!
There will not be any Technology class during the week of May 15-May 19, 2023 due to NJSLA testing.
Week of April 24-April 28, 2023
Today we are going to learn all about what it means to "keyboard". It means typing with the correct fingers so you can eventually type really fast and without looking down at the keys. The first game we are going to play is called Keyboard Zoo. Then when we get tired of this game we can move on to Type a Balloon or Keyboard Climber. Have fun practicing your first keyboarding lessons young typists!
Today we are going to learn all about what it means to "keyboard". It means typing with the correct fingers so you can eventually type really fast and without looking down at the keys. The first game we are going to play is called Keyboard Zoo. Then when we get tired of this game we can move on to Type a Balloon or Keyboard Climber. Have fun practicing your first keyboarding lessons young typists!
Week of April 17-April 21, 2023
Welcome Back from Spring Break! Every year on April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day. This is a day for us all to remember that it is our responsibility to do the little things that will help our environment-like turning off the lights or planting trees. We need to do our best to recycle, reduce and reuse.
Welcome Back from Spring Break! Every year on April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day. This is a day for us all to remember that it is our responsibility to do the little things that will help our environment-like turning off the lights or planting trees. We need to do our best to recycle, reduce and reuse.
Then, you will play this Starfall game independently and if time allows you can choose another game on this website. Have fun!
Then, you will play this Starfall game independently and if time allows you can choose another game on this website. Have fun!
Week of April 3-April 7, 2023
Spring arrived on March 23, 2023 and our weather is starting to change! We don't need our winter jackets and it's starting to warm up. Today we are going to watch a BrainPop Jr. movie together as a class all about Spring. Then we will answer the Easy Quiz and Pop-A-Joke. After, you will be allowed to go to DigiPuzzle's newest games all about Spring! Have fun!
Spring arrived on March 23, 2023 and our weather is starting to change! We don't need our winter jackets and it's starting to warm up. Today we are going to watch a BrainPop Jr. movie together as a class all about Spring. Then we will answer the Easy Quiz and Pop-A-Joke. After, you will be allowed to go to DigiPuzzle's newest games all about Spring! Have fun!
Week of March 27-March 31, 2023
Week of March 27-March 31, 2023
March is Women's History Month. In celebration of all of the achievements made by women over the years, today we will honor Susan B. Anthony. First we will watch a Brain Pop, Jr. video about her, take the easy quiz and then try to guess the Pop a Joke. To date we have talked about Amelia Earhart, Mae Jemison and Clara Barton and discussed the accomplishments they made. What remarkable women they were!
Once the lesson is completed, students will go to any website listed on this page including Teach Your Monster to Read, Room Recess, Fun4theBrain, Digipuzzle Spring, Kodable (KB, KO, KS, or KV) or Starfall. Enjoy!
Week of March 20-March 24, 2023
Week of March 20-March 24, 2023
March is Women's History Month. In celebration of all of the achievements made by women over the years, today we will honor Clara Barton. First we will watch a Brain Pop, Jr. video about her, take the easy quiz and then try to guess the Pop a Joke. We will then discuss other famous women we know and their accomplishments they have made.
Once the lesson is completed, students will go to Teach Your Monster to Read or Room Recess. Enjoy!
Week of March 13-March 17, 2023
Week of March 13-March 17, 2023
March is Women's History Month. In celebration of all of the achievements made by women over the years, today we will honor Mae Jemison. First we will watch a Brain Pop, Jr. video about her, take the easy quiz and then try to guess the Pop a Joke. We will then discuss other famous women we know and their accomplishments they have made.
Once the lesson is completed, students will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by going to DigiPuzzle St. Patrick's Games.
Week of March 6-March 10, 2023
Week of March 6-March 10, 2023
March is Women's History Month. In celebration of all of the achievements made by women over the years, today we will honor Amelia Earhart. First we will watch a Brain Pop, Jr. video about her, take the easy quiz and then try to guess the Pop a Joke. We will then discuss other famous women we know and their accomplishments they have made.
Once the lesson is completed, students will go to their computers and play any of the following educational games:
Teach Your Monster to Read
Starfall
Watch a Brain Pop, Jr. movie about a woman you didn't know about.
Week of February 27- March 3, 2023
Week of February 27- March 3, 2023
I hope everyone had a wonderful Winter Break and is back at school and ready to learn!
Today, we are celebrating Read Across America Week. As a class we will watch my favorite Dr. Seuss movie, The Sneetches . Then, after a short discussion, students will go to their Computers and play either Starfall or Teach Your Monster to Read . I hope you enjoy this special week.
Week of February 20- February 24, 2023
Week of February 20- February 24, 2023
Have fun and enjoy the February Break! See you next week!
Week of February 13-February 17, 2023
This week will be a Review of all of the different things that we have accomplished during Technology so far. Students can have the CHOICE of playing any of the links found on this webpage, including:
Digipuzzle
Fun4theBrain Addition
Teach Your Monster to Read
Kodable (KB, KO, KS, or KV)
Starfall
Room Recess
Wishing everyone a safe and fun February Break!
Week of February 6-February 10, 2023
What a blast of cold we experienced this past weekend! This week, we will celebrate the season of Winter by watching a BrainPop Jr. video. After we watch the movie we will discuss what the students learned, do the easy quiz and finally try to answer the Pop a Joke. Then, students will be able to play some WINTER games found at Digipuzzle.
Week of January 30-February 3, 2023
Today we will continue looking at some new math websites that integrate with the Kindergarten curriculum. Students will be introduced to the following games dealing with addition practice. Some games that students can play can be found at Fun4theBrain Addition and include:
I think you will really enjoy this website!
Week of January 23-27, 2023
This week in the STEAM Lab we will be playing a number of different Fuzz Bugs games and other assorted Math games found at ABCya. Some of these games include:
Fuzz Bugs- Counting, Sorting and Comparing
Fuzz Bugs Number Bonds
Week of January 16-20, 2023
What is an emoji? An emoji is a picture that we use on a device to express how we feel. This week we will watch Mystery Doug talk about How Were Emojis Created. Then, students will design their own emojis representing feelings that may include being happy, calm, sad, hurt, tired, silly, excited, anxious, surprised, scared, angry, etc. Students will use PlayDoh and Crayons to illustrate these emotions. Have fun!
Week of January 9-13, 2023
Last week we began a new reading program called Teach Your Monster to Read found at : www.teachyourmonster.org/u/1779981. Students will continue playing this game by first typing in their username (it is set to "no password needed"). I will demonstrate the next steps in the program as a class and then students will go to the computers and work independently. Enjoy!
Week of January 2-6, 2023
Happy New Year to Everyone! I hope you had a safe and wonderful Holiday Break.
Happy New Year to Everyone! I hope you had a safe and wonderful Holiday Break.
Today, we are going to begin a new reading program called Teach Your Monster to Read found at : www.teachyourmonster.org/u/1779981. Students will type in their username and it is set to "no password needed". I will demonstrate the program as a class and then students will go to the computers and work independently. Enjoy!
Week of December 19-23, 2022
This week, as a holiday gift from me, students will have choice of the following websites:
Kodable (KB, KO, KS, or KV)
Santa Tracker
Starfall
Room Recess
DigiPuzzle Holiday
Wishing you and your families a safe and happy holiday season!! I'll see you in the New Year!
Week of December 12-16, 2022
This is such an exciting time of the year for everyone! This week we will take a break from all of the coding we have been doing and the students will be introduced to one of the all-time favorite websites called Santa Tracker. Some of the games that students can play include:
Santa Selfie
Elf Maker
Search for Santa
Penguin Dash
Have fun!
Week of December 5-9, 2022
Welcome to the 2022 Hour of Code! The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to take the mystery out of "code" and to show that anybody can learn the basics of computer science. Today we celebrate this special week!
Students will have the choice of going to their Kodable accounts (KB, KO, KS, or KV) and playing any of the planets including Build a Fuzz and the Puppies once they have opened that level. They can also choose to play Drag and Drop puzzles, Sequencing with Scrat or Programming with Angry Birds found at code.org.
Students will have the choice of going to their Kodable accounts (KB, KO, KS, or KV) and playing any of the planets including Build a Fuzz and the Puppies once they have opened that level. They can also choose to play Drag and Drop puzzles, Sequencing with Scrat or Programming with Angry Birds found at code.org.
Lastly, I will put the OzoBots on the table if students choose to code with them. The choice is yours!
Lastly, I will put the OzoBots on the table if students choose to code with them. The choice is yours!
I hope you enjoy these Computer Programming activities, as we celebrate the International Hour of Code!
I hope you enjoy these Computer Programming activities, as we celebrate the International Hour of Code!
Week of November 28-December 2, 2022
This week we are going to continue our unit on Coding that will bring us through The Hour of Code, celebrated the week of December 5-11, 2022.
Today, students will be introduced to a new coding website called Code.org and click on the link for the Drag and Drop puzzles. This will be their first introduction to Block coding. Students will learn how the blocks click together with these games. Once all of the levels have been completed, they can move forward and go onto Sequencing With Scrat which will also be demonstrated as a group before going to their computers.
If time allows, students will be able to go back to Kodable, which they have been having a lot fun playing!
This week we are going to continue our unit on Coding that will bring us through The Hour of Code, celebrated the week of December 5-11, 2022.
Today, students will be introduced to a new coding website called Code.org and click on the link for the Drag and Drop puzzles. This will be their first introduction to Block coding. Students will learn how the blocks click together with these games. Once all of the levels have been completed, they can move forward and go onto Sequencing With Scrat which will also be demonstrated as a group before going to their computers.
If time allows, students will be able to go back to Kodable, which they have been having a lot fun playing!
Week of November 21-25, 2022
This week we are going to continue our unit on Coding that will bring us through The Hour of Code, celebrated the week of December 5-11, 2022. We will review the following vocabulary words:
This week we are going to continue our unit on Coding that will bring us through The Hour of Code, celebrated the week of December 5-11, 2022. We will review the following vocabulary words:
Bug- An error or mistake in a program.
Sequence- To put instructions in a specific order
Computer Programmer- Someone who gives instructions to the Computer.
Students will sign into their Kodable login found at...
When done with the Coding lessons, students can go to Thanksgiving Games.
Week of November 14-18, 2022
This week we are going to start a unit on Coding that will bring us through The Hour of Code, celebrated the week of December 5-11, 2022. First, we will watch a short video on What are Computers and then we will review the definitions:
This week we are going to start a unit on Coding that will bring us through The Hour of Code, celebrated the week of December 5-11, 2022. First, we will watch a short video on What are Computers and then we will review the definitions:
Algorithm- In coding, an algorithm is a sequence of instructions telling the computer what to do.
Bug- An error or mistake in a program.
Sequence- To put instructions in a specific order
Computer Programmer- Someone who gives instructions to the Computer.
Students will receive their Kodable Login found at...
We will do the introductory lessons together and then students will go to their Desktop and try to work independently. When done with the Coding lessons students can go to Thanksgiving Games.
Week of November 7-11, 2022
This will be a review week in the STEAM Lab, before starting a new Unit on Coding. Today, you can have the choice of any of the following websites:
Starfall
Room Recess
Digipuzzle
Owlie Boo
This will be a review week in the STEAM Lab, before starting a new Unit on Coding. Today, you can have the choice of any of the following websites:
Starfall
Room Recess
Digipuzzle
Owlie Boo
Week of October 31-November 4, 2022
Week of October 31-November 4, 2022
Welcome back to the STEAM Lab! This week the students that didn't get to go to the MakerSpace table and use the OzoBots to code an "emergency route" out of their house in case of a fire will get to do that!
The others will be introduced to the website, StarFall, where we will go over the short "a" sound using the story Zac the Rat as an example. Those that can go a little farther can listen to the other short vowel stories found on the website. This website is a lot of fun for the Kindergartners and they love interacting with the stories.
Week of October 24-28, 2022
Week of October 24-28, 2022
This week in the STEAM Lab we will be discussing Halloween Safety.
This week in the STEAM Lab we will be discussing Halloween Safety.
First, we will watch a short video on Halloween Safety. We will discuss some rules to follow when Trick or Treating in order to stay safe.
Here's a Halloween website that kids can enjoy! You can also go to ...
First, we will watch a short video on Halloween Safety. We will discuss some rules to follow when Trick or Treating in order to stay safe.
Here's a Halloween website that kids can enjoy! You can also go to ...
I hope you have a safe and happy Halloween!
I hope you have a safe and happy Halloween!
Week of October 17-21, 2022
Week of October 17-21, 2022
Last week was Fire Prevention Week, a national event celebrated this year from October 9-15th, 2022. This week in the STEAM Lab we will continue to discuss how to be safe during a fire by creating an "emergency plan" to use at home. First students will be given markers to draw a route that they can take from their house to an outside location. This is the place they will meet up with their family in case of a fire.
Once students are done with their pictures, they will have the OzoBots follow their coded route. While 5 people are at the MakerSpace table, the others will play Fire Safety games found at https://www.sparky.org/games or Brigade Kids. Other choices for games to play can be found at Room Recess.
Week of October 10-14, 2022
Week of October 10-14, 2022
Fire Prevention Week is a national event celebrated this year from October 9-15th, 2022. This week in the STEAM Lab we will do a number of things to honor this event. First, students will watch a BrainPop Jr. video on Fire Safety - we will discuss how to be safe in case of a fire, do the easy quiz and of course, Pop-A-Joke.
Then students will either go to the MakerSpace table and "code" a route out of their house in case of an emergency after which they will have the OzoBots follow their coded route. While 5 people are at the table at a time, the others will play Fire Safety games found at https://www.sparky.org/games or Brigade Kids.
Week of October 3-7, 2022
Week of October 3-7, 2022
Welcome back to the STEAM Lab. It's time to continue working on our mouse skills by playing some new fun games that you will find at Room Recess.
Critter Counter
Geo Patterns
Beginning Sounds
Also, in celebration of the "Week of Respect", we will have some activities set up in our MakerSpace area so you can work together and focus on your team building skills!
Week of September 26-30, 2022
Week of September 26-30, 2022
This week will be a review of all that we have learned so far. You can play any of the following games:
Connect the Dots
Zombie Paintball
Count and Match
ABCya- Letters and Number Tracing
Pressing Keys, Moving the Mouse, Clicking and Dragging with Owlie Boo
Have fun!
Week of September 19-23, 2022
Week of September 19-23, 2022
Let's check out our website to see what we will be doing today! When you walked into the STEAM Lab did you remember to hand sanitize, put your headphones by your computer and sit in the place where you can do your best learning?
Today you will play a new website called Room Recess.
Here you will find so many fun games such as...
Connect the Dots
Zombie Paintball
Count and Match
and many more! Remember, if you have a question raise your hand and we will come over to help you. Have fun!
Week of September 12-16, 2022
Week of September 12-16, 2022
Welcome back to the STEAM Lab. Today, we are going to review some of the expectations for the STEAM Lab that we spoke about last week.
Welcome back to the STEAM Lab. Today, we are going to review some of the expectations for the STEAM Lab that we spoke about last week.
1. Hand sanitize as soon as you walk into the room.
1. Hand sanitize as soon as you walk into the room.
2. Sit on the carpet where you can do your best learning.
2. Sit on the carpet where you can do your best learning.
3. We will be working on "mouse skill" games found at
3. We will be working on "mouse skill" games found at
Week of September 5-9, 2022
Week of September 5-9, 2022
Welcome to your first week in the STEAM Lab! Today, we will do a number of things:
Welcome to your first week in the STEAM Lab! Today, we will do a number of things:
1. Get acquainted and go over expectations in the STEAM Lab.
1. Get acquainted and go over expectations in the STEAM Lab.
2. Be assigned computer seats.
2. Be assigned computer seats.
3. Play some "mouse skill" games found at
3. Play some "mouse skill" games found at
Page updated
Report abuse