Back to School 2018

I start every school year by covering Internet Safety.  This is a requirement before any student is online.  This year, the assistant principal and I collaborated.  He located a wonderful pre-created presentation by NetSmartz.  Here is a link to download them and watch at home.

Netsmartz link - Power Point

It is a scary digital world where children can talk/type with complete strangers through many different games including FortNight, Roblox, and others.  Devices are rampant and these children are completely unaware.  Hopefully, the can stay safe with these four rules of internet safety!

The second activity was a hands-on activity to create a "snowflake gear".  I found this free template on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Students in grades 1 - 4 cut these out as a brain break and assessment of the students.  They hung them around the STEAM rooms.
Teacher Dock

 

KINDERGARTEN worked on tin foil boats as the main activity.  This is a great way to introduce ENGINEERING!  This was my first STEAM activity and still one of my favorites. 
Original boat post

In addition, students work in TEAMS to complete large floor puzzles.

Look for information on Rubix Cubes, NetSmartz website, and more next week!