Kindergartners Pick a Dr. Seuss Pet

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, the kindergartner's chose a pet from the many characters of Dr. Seuss' books. Check out the links below to see what the students would choose.

Atkins: 
Mrs. Frimml https://youtu.be/kcy5XxLxaAE
Mrs. Cherveny https://youtu.be/CRrPfnoCepU
Mrs. Drahos https://youtu.be/2rmLjiaIfBI

Keystone:
Mrs. Fisher https://youtu.be/JMdutrQfxUU
Mrs. Kimm https://youtu.be/MBjKeEP8abM

Priority Standards for Mar. 21-28

Grade
AK	ABCya Use a variety of technology tools and media-rich resources to work collaboratively with others. -I can use technology to share ideas with others
Kindergarten	Celebrating Dr. Seuss with ChatterPix Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. -I can use technology to support my learning.
1st grade	Atkins: Celebrating Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with iPad Apps Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. -I can create technology to create a presentation with help from my teacher, family or student partner. Use a variety of technology tools and media-rich resources to work collaboratively with others. -I can use technology to share ideas with others BookFlix Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. -I can use technology to support my learning.
2nd grade	Mini Research Project Utilize predetermined digital resources and tools to answer questions or solve problems. -I can follow a plan to find information using digital tools. -I can use information from more than one source.
3rd grade	Morning of Interest Research Project continued Utilize digital tools and resources to investigate real–world issues, answer questions, or solve problems. -I can use more than one resource. -I can find information online to solve problems and answer questions. Use technology resources to create original projects, identify patterns, make predictions, and propose solutions. -I can use technology to create a presentation with help from my teacher, family or student partner. -I can use technology to share my ideas with others.
4th grade	Kidblog continued Use technology resources to create original projects, identify patterns, make predictions, and propose solutions. -I can create and share new ideas and products and processes related to curriculum content. Use interactive technologies in a collaborative group to produce digital presentations or products in a curricular area. -I can use technology to work with others. -I can use technology to learn with other people who are not in my school.
5th grade	“Eating Out for a Day” using Google Sheets Utilize digital tools and resources to investigate real–world issues, answer questions, or solve problems. -I can follow a plan to find information using digital tools. Understand technology hardware and software system operations and their application. -I can choose the right technology for a task.
6th grade	Women’s History Month Research continued Plan strategies utilizing digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. - I can locate and utilize information from a variety of sources. - I can evaluate resources for usefulness and validity. Understand the legal and ethical issues of technology as related to individuals, cultures, and societies. - I can use copyrighted materials responsibly.

Atkins & Keystone "Student Choice" Book

Atkins and Keystone students took part in reading books from the 2016-17 Iowa Goldfinch Award list in February.  Teachers and students read books in their classrooms and then voted in Technology for their favorite.

The winner at both schools was: The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak.

You can find our more about some of the books on the list by checking out book trailers by 2nd graders (Atkins or Keystone). You can read more about the Iowa Goldfinch Award and other categories of book awards sponsored by the Iowa Association of School Librarians here.

Priority Standards for Mar. 8-20

Grade
AK	ABCya – typing a sentence Use a variety of technology tools and media-rich resources to work collaboratively with others. -I can use technology to share ideas with others
Kindergarten	Celebrating Dr. Seuss with iPad Apps Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. -I can use technology to support my learning.
1st grade	Atkins: Seussville and Other Dr. Seuss Games Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. -I can use technology to support my learning. Keystone: Celebrating Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with iPad Apps Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. -I can create technology to create a presentation with help from my teacher, family or student partner. Use a variety of technology tools and media-rich resources to work collaboratively with others. -I can use technology to share ideas with others
2nd grade	Front Row (math) Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. -I can use technology to support my learning. -I can use technology to see patterns and make predictions.
3rd grade	Morning of Interest Research Project continued Utilize digital tools and resources to investigate real–world issues, answer questions, or solve problems. -I can use more than one resource. -I can find information online to solve problems and answer questions. Use technology resources to create original projects, identify patterns, make predictions, and propose solutions. -I can use technology to create a presentation with help from my teacher, family or student partner. -I can use technology to share my ideas with others.
4th grade	Kidblog Use technology resources to create original projects, identify patterns, make predictions, and propose solutions. -I can create and share new ideas and products and processes related to curriculum content. Use interactive technologies in a collaborative group to produce digital presentations or products in a curricular area. -I can use technology to work with others. -I can use technology to learn with other people who are not in my school.
5th grade	Keyboarding (to support ELA curriculum) Utilize digital tools and resources to investigate real–world issues, answer questions, or solve problems. Understand technology hardware and software system operations and their application.
6th grade	Women’s History Month Research Plan strategies utilizing digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. - I can locate and utilize information from a variety of sources. - I can evaluate resources for usefulness and validity. Understand the legal and ethical issues of technology as related to individuals, cultures, and societies. - I can use copyrighted materials responsibly.