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This is a fun end of the year summer activity. Students will build their own sandcastle. This is a engaging, no prep, digital activity with Google slides for elementary students. Great for early finishers or building computer lab technology skills! Use for summer school or home activities. Great with the book How to build a sandcastle.

This sandcastle activity helps students practice a variety of skills, including:
*** Mouse skills

• Copy and paste
• Drag and drop
• Resize images
• Change the order of images
• It is also a great way for students to use their creativity and imagination.

Included inside your sandcastle activity download:

• PDF with the Google Slides link
• Student tutorial slides for Windows/Google, trackpad, Mac
• 28 slides in Google Slideshow (Can be downloaded for PowerPoint)
• Slides with choice of sandcastle parts
• Writing slides
• Different background slides to design on
• Teacher instructions

To complete this summer activity, students will:

• Open their own copy of the digital craft file.
• Choose from the different pieces to create their sandcastle
• Copy & paste and drag & drop the parts and pieces into place.
• Resize and rotate the parts and pieces as needed.
• Add any other details
• Write a story
• Once students have finished, they can print or share it with their classmates, teacher, or family.

This activity is a great way for students to have fun and learn at the same time. It is perfect for use in the classroom or at home.

Pair with How to Build a Sandcastle

When To use this:

• Technology/computer class
• Early finishers
• Seasonal Fall activity
• Center/station time
• Design practice

Design your own sandcastle is a fun and educational activity that is perfect for elementary students of all ages and abilities. It is a great way to engage students in learning new computer skills while also having fun.