Hi, I’m Dena! I love trying new ideas with my students, and my goal is to provide you with tools and strategies for implementing digital projects, using new technology, and creating engaging projects.
Hi, I’m Dena! I love trying new ideas with my students, and my goal is to provide you with tools and strategies for implementing digital projects, using new technology, and creating engaging projects.
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.