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How to Draw a Shark with an Algorithm Worksheet Set

July 29, 2019 By Deirdre

You may have noticed that I have created a number of algorithm worksheets lately. I am starting a new job this fall. It focuses on STEM activities using laptops and iPads. One of the areas I will be working on is coding. This How to Draw a Shark set will be one I use with my students. I thought your children might enjoy sharing it with Continue Reading

How to Draw a Cat with an Algorithm Using Looping

July 25, 2019 By Deirdre

Your children will have fun learning how to draw a cat using an algorithm with this fun worksheet. It will introduce your children to Blockly blocks and how they are used to create an algorithm. Previously I have shared with a two simple How to Draw a Cat with an Algorithm worksheets. If you have checked out those worksheets, you Continue Reading

How to Draw a Cat Using an Algorithm

July 25, 2019 By Deirdre

Whether you are looking for an activity that ties coding to a book with a cat theme or you want to introduce your children to Blockly blocks, this set of worksheets will be fun to explore. You will find two worksheets in this set. Your children can use a worksheet that features Blockly blocks displaying the steps in pictures needed to draw a cat. Continue Reading

How to Draw a Raccoon with an Algorithm Worksheets

July 20, 2019 By Deirdre

You can expose your children to Blockly blocks and following the steps needed to complete a task with these How to Draw a Raccoon with worksheets. Each worksheet features a stack of puzzle looking pieces called Blockly blocks. They are used in coding sites like Scratch and Code.org to teach children about coding online. Your children can learn Continue Reading

How to Draw an Astronaut with an Algorithm

July 13, 2019 By Deirdre

This set of algorithm worksheets walks children through how to draw an astronaut. There are three different versions of the drawing worksheets in the set. First, you will find a worksheet that displays words and pictures. Second, you will find a worksheet that features just words describing each step. Finally, you will find a worksheet Continue Reading

Binary Number Countdown Rockets

July 10, 2019 By Deirdre

Your children will have fun exploring this set of binary number worksheets. One worksheet counts down from ten to one. The second worksheet in the set counts down from five to one. Whether you are teaching your children binary numbers or exploring number systems, these worksheets will be fun to work on. This set was not designed to explain how the Continue Reading

Pool Noodle Shark with Rubber Band Launcher

June 27, 2019 By Deirdre

A number of years ago I shared with you a shark-themed pool noodle craft. Recently my friend Caren can up with a way to use my craft idea to make a flying shark with a rubber band launcher. Your kids are just going to love it. It will be fun to make during Shark Week, an ocean-themed birthday party, or an ocean unit at Continue Reading

Fireworks Display in a Sensory Bag Activity

June 26, 2019 By Deirdre

Fireworks Display Sensory Bag Activity for Kids

Sensory bags are a great way for children to work on their fine motor skills. This cool sensory bag features a fireworks display theme. Your children will have fun moving the red, clear and blue stars along the tracing lines on the bag. Once they have moved one star along a line and onto a star, they can work on adding stars to the other lines. The Continue Reading

4th of July Activities – Spelling Patriotic Words in Binary Code

May 28, 2019 By Deirdre

You can introduce your children to binary code by having them spell words patriotic words in code. This set of 4th of July activities features six patriotic words. While you can use this set for the 4th of July, you could also use them on or before Memorial Day, Flag Day, or Veterans Day. Before you have your children start any of these Continue Reading

Online Typing Practice for Young Children

May 7, 2019 By Deirdre

While I don't teach my kindergartners how to type with two hands when the come the computer lab, I do plan typing practice for them. You may feel that teaching them to hunt and peck makes learning to type with two hands harder. If you feel that way, you can encourage your children to complete each of the typing practice activities with Continue Reading

Exploring Coding Algorithms on a Dinosaur Coloring Page Set

April 7, 2019 By Deirdre

xploring Coding Algorithms on a Dinosaur Coloring Page - This is the stegosaurus page.

Blockly blocks are commonly used by children to create coding algorithms online. This set of exploring coding algorithms on a dinosaur coloring page worksheets invite children to follow algorithm steps as they are drawing dinosaurs. Your children are going to add toenails, facial features and several other things on each drawing dinosaurs Continue Reading