An original fiction story about a laptop that dies the night before a big report is due. This My Computer Died Reading Comprehension Worksheet builds 4th grade text-evidence skills, and a complete answer key is included.
This using digital resources assessment worksheet asks 3rd graders to choose the right online tool for each job and solve writing problems with computer skills. An answer key is included.
The Creating a Powerpoint Worksheet walks 3rd graders through ordering the steps, deciding what belongs on a slide, and planning their own opening slide. Answer key included, so presentation practice takes no prep at all.
Use this technology worksheet to sort twelve everyday tools by the job each one does. Built for 3rd grade science, with clue items and an answer key included.
This Using Technology to Do Research Worksheet gives 2nd grade students four sentences to finish with tool words and four research steps to put in order. An answer key is included.
The I Can Use Digital Tools Worksheet lets 2nd grade students log the date and story each time they practice a computer skill, building confidence as they type, save, and share their writing.
A digital tools skills assessment worksheet for 1st grade teachers: twelve observable technology skills and a class grid with room for five students, so one page records who can do what and when.
This robot cut outs worksheet gives 3rd grade students four robots to fill with ideas for helpful robot jobs, then color and cut out, building a bright technology bulletin board the whole class can enjoy.
This Tommy's Robot Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 3rd graders an original story about building a robot, then checks how well they followed each step. Answer key included, so comprehension practice takes no prep.
This digital tools assessment worksheet lets 2nd graders match keyboard keys to their jobs and order the steps for sharing a story, with an answer key included for quick checking.
This using digital sources assessment worksheet lets 3rd graders sort print and digital sources, pick strong search words, and take notes from a web page. An answer key is included for quick grading.
Click, create, publish, explore!
In elementary technology class, kids learn to use digital tools safely and well. Younger students practice using a mouse, keyboard and interactive whiteboard. Older students learn to type and publish their writing, make slide presentations, research online and choose trustworthy sources. Digital citizenship is a big part too: being kind online, protecting personal information and making good choices. The click moment comes when a student finishes a slideshow and proudly presents it to the class.
Tech skills grow when kids use them for real projects. These moves make that happen.
Project your screen and build a simple slide while kids watch: add a title, a picture and one fact. Then they build their own on the same topic. Watching each click first saves lots of "How do I…?" questions.
Why it works: showing first, practicing together, then letting kids try alone is the "gradual release" model teachers have relied on for decades (Pearson and Gallagher, 1983).
Try it withCreating a Powerpoint WorksheetWorksheetsOpen it →Have kids type a piece they already wrote by hand and add one picture. Then print it or share it with families. Publishing real work gives typing practice a purpose kids care about.
Why it works: going from real objects to pictures to symbols is a core recommendation of the U.S. Department of Education's elementary math guide.
Try it withPublish It Writing on the Computer ActivityActivitiesOpen it →Use a short checklist of skills like saving a file or opening a new tab. Kids show you each one at the computer. Quick checks show who needs help before a big project starts.
Why it works: researchers who compared ten study methods found practice testing is one of the two that work best (Dunlosky and colleagues, 2013).
Try it withDigital Tools Assessment WorksheetWorksheetsOpen it →Tech time feels like a treat when kids get to play, solve and explore.
ActivitiesTeams research a tricky online situation and share the smartest choice.
Open Digital Dilemma Research Activity →
ActivitiesPlay an interactive whiteboard game and race to match presidents to their facts.
Open Name That President Smartboard Game →
AssessmentsRead about a kid who builds a robot and talk about what you'd want your robot to do.
Open Tommy's Robot Reading Comprehension Worksheet →Teacher favorites right now: My Computer Died Reading Comprehension Worksheet, Using Digital Resources Assessment Worksheet and Creating a Powerpoint Worksheet.
They learn basic computer skills, keyboarding, online research, creating presentations and publishing writing, along with digital citizenship and online safety.
It means using technology responsibly: being kind online, keeping personal information private, respecting others' work and asking an adult when something feels wrong.
Many schools introduce keyboarding around 2nd or 3rd grade, with more practice in 4th and 5th grade as students type longer pieces.
Set clear rules about which sites and apps are okay, keep devices in shared spaces, and talk often about what to do if something online feels scary or strange.
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