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This week has not been good. I am working at a day camp and the kids come into the computer lab and I do projects with them. But they don't want to do the projects, they want to play games.

Today I did a planet webquest with them and they had to their on astronauts before before going on their mission. They were 8 and 9 years old. They said it was too much like school. I really am at a loss of what to do. On Monday I will have ages 6 and 7 and I have NO idea what to do. I know I can't make everyone happy ..... I feel like a failure right now and it's not a good feeling.
Spock On 6/30/11, Ann wrote: On Monday I > will have ages 6 and 7 and I have NO idea what to do. I > know I can't make everyone happy ..... I feel like a > failure right now and it's not a good feeling.

Hello Ann,

Do a google search for Scratch and MIT. Scratch was designed to get kids interested in computer programming. Your k...See More
Jul 2, 2011
Mary You can also download open source software called Tux Paint and design some kind of project to require. Kids in your 6-7 age group will like this. Downloading is fast, don't forget to get the stamps, too. Mac or Windows. [link removed]

If you really want to keep the kids from playing games on the Internet, disable it while using Tux Paint,...See More
Jul 2, 2011
Ann Hi Spock!

My kids are 6-8 YEARS old and in grade 6-8. Although I am going to check out the resources you mentioned because I am working with 12-16 year olds.

Thanks!

> > Do a google search for Scratch and MIT. Scratch was designed > to get kids interested in computer programming. Your kids > will love it! I've...See More
Jul 2, 2011
Computer Lab Lady Make a compromise! Often, I give the students a project to work on, and then allow them the last 15 min. of class or so to play games. BUT they must complete the project and complete it correctly. If they do not, they don't get to play the games. You will find that they will learn to work hard on the project the first time around so that they can p...See More
Jul 4, 2011
Jerry Let them know that you are working hard to make their computer time as fun, but that learning must also take place. Each day you will try to provide them with another activity to try, but they should remain at that activity for the specified time period. Can you print their work? If so, take their pictures with a digital camera, and let them morph ...See More
Jul 18, 2011


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