The first week of camp has flown by, and we have been having a blast getting to know one another, playing, and learning the basics of coding!
The first and second graders have split up into 2 groups in order to use the coding programs that best fit their needs. Half of our class is using Scratch on our chromebooks, and the other half is working with Scratch Jr. on the iPads. We learned all about Sprites and had such a great time choosing from the different characters and customizing them until they were just the right size, shape, and color. Some of us even added our own faces! We learned how to control our sprites using the coding blocks, and have played with making out sprites walk, drive, jump, and dance. We even created a sprite to represent and introduce ourselves to our partners!
During our level up class: We exchanged our first video with our partner class in Nicaragua, and learned a little about the kids and their country. We learned that we are not so different; we play some of the same games and LOVE ice cream! We looked at pictures of Nicaraguan folk art and used them as inspiration for our own paintings during center time, and listened to some traditional Nicaraguan music while we worked.
One of our favorite part of the day has been coming together with the 3-5 graders for a group activity. We have learned to play capture the flag, Alligator, Alligator, and Silent Ball, and the games have been fun and challenging!
We look forward to learning more about Nicaragua and coding, and of course playing tons of fun games as the week continues!
The first and second graders have split up into 2 groups in order to use the coding programs that best fit their needs. Half of our class is using Scratch on our chromebooks, and the other half is working with Scratch Jr. on the iPads. We learned all about Sprites and had such a great time choosing from the different characters and customizing them until they were just the right size, shape, and color. Some of us even added our own faces! We learned how to control our sprites using the coding blocks, and have played with making out sprites walk, drive, jump, and dance. We even created a sprite to represent and introduce ourselves to our partners!
During our level up class: We exchanged our first video with our partner class in Nicaragua, and learned a little about the kids and their country. We learned that we are not so different; we play some of the same games and LOVE ice cream! We looked at pictures of Nicaraguan folk art and used them as inspiration for our own paintings during center time, and listened to some traditional Nicaraguan music while we worked.
One of our favorite part of the day has been coming together with the 3-5 graders for a group activity. We have learned to play capture the flag, Alligator, Alligator, and Silent Ball, and the games have been fun and challenging!
We look forward to learning more about Nicaragua and coding, and of course playing tons of fun games as the week continues!