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Thank you for stopping by! The resources I create are designed to actively engage students learning computer applications, technology, STEM and beyond. The lessons and activities include Google Apps, Microsoft Office apps, computer and technology basics, intermediate and advanced, STEM, keyboarding and escape rooms. Each lesson/activity is complete and ready to assign to your students. While some lessons are editable, the lesson itself is ready to go with little to no prep by the teacher. I have been teaching Computer Education and Technology to grades K-8 and higher education for over 20 years. My experience also includes creating computer training manuals for faculty and staff at a community college.
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2D & 3D Shapes Using Marshmallows & Toothpicks Task Cards STEM Activity
In this fun, hands-on STEM activity, students become builders! Using toothpicks as edges and marshmallows as vertices (corners), they will build flat ( 2D) shapes and then move onto 3D shapes. Students will see how shapes are put together and why some are stronger than others. What This Activity Teaches:Learning by Touching: Instead of just looking at pictures, students can hold the shapes. They can feel the corners and see how the sides connect.Seeing Strength: Students learn which shapes are
K - 3rd
Engineering, Geometry, Math
CCSS
K.G.A.3
, K.G.B.4
, K.G.B.5
+3
Google Docs Lessons & Activities Essential Skills - Essential Computer Skills
Updated 3/2/26 - Updated the images and directions for creating tables.Updated 6/8/25 – New Google Slides presentation, lessons have been updated to reflect changes in Google Docs. ALL Lessons are digital and editable.10 Google Docs activities & lessons are great introduction lessons and activities to teach students how to use Google Docs and practice and apply what they are learning as each activity reinforces previously learned skills. These activities will teach your students the basic founda
3rd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Also included in: Google Docs, Sheets & Slides Essential Skills Ultimate Bundle
Introduction to Computers Chromebook PC MAC - How to Use a Mouse & Keyboard
A perfect combination of a coloring booklet and presentation to teach your students computer types, basic hardware, and how to use a touchpad/trackpad or mouse and keyboard. Use the Google Slides presentation (text editable and SOME images are editable and some are embedded) to teach students how to use a keyboard, mouse/touchpad – simply choose the slides for a Chromebook, PC, or MAC as well as mouse, touchpad, or trackpad and delete the remaining slides. Show students how to click, double-clic
PreK - 2nd
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Also included in: Computer Technology Curriculum Complete Unit Google Lessons 1st Grade
Google Docs Lessons - Skills Practice for Grades 4-6 Distance Learning
These lessons are for students familiar with the basics and ready to practice formatting skills they have learned. Use these activities to reinforce formatting Font Style, Size, Color, Paint Format, Text Alignment, Word Art, Text Boxes, Cut, Copy, Paste, Page Set Up, and Line Spacing. Two of the lessons are Google Drive Lessons and include text for students to format, and 3 lessons are printable PDF directions for students to create and format a Google Doc from a blank document. Lessons:Holidays
4th - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Also included in: Computer Technology Curriculum Complete Unit Google Lessons 4th Grade
Build a Bridge Challenge Snap Cubes STEM Activity
Snap Cubes make great STEM activities! Quick, fun, and educational STEM activities for students in grades K-8. This Versatile Build a Bridge Activity will challenge students to build a bridge using 100 Snap Cubes that a vehicle can drive over. Includes a 100% EDITABLE Google Slides presentation to introduce the STEM challenge with Bridge pictures, Bridge vocabulary and the Bridge challenge. Includes PDF Bridge Diagram and Recording & Reflection pages. Teacher Prep: Count out 100 Snap Cubes per
K - 8th
Engineering, Geometry, Math
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Google Docs Lessons - Formatting Activity - Creating an Ice Cream Menu
This activity is for students who are slightly familiar with using Google Docs. Students will use Google Docs to create an ice cream shop menu using various formatting including: Page Setup, Font Size, Font Style, Font Color, Text Alignment, Line Spacing and inserting and resizing clip art. Technology Standards:1.c Use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways. 6.b Create original works or responsibly repurpose or
3rd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Document Projects Google Docs Microsoft Word 12 Months Themed
NO PREP! Documents Monthly Skills Practice for either Google Documents or Microsoft Word includes 12-months of activities for every month of the year. Students will love the themed document activities as they practice creating a document on their own, and format the various “additional formatting” for each document. Activities are 100% TEXT EDITABLE, EDITABLE COMPLETED EXAMPLES, and an EDITABLE GRADING RUBRIC. These activities allow students to practice the following skills: Font Styles, Font S
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts - Activities for Google Distance Learning
Teach your students 22 of the most popular shortcut keys to help them increase their overall typing speed because they will not be grabbing for the mouse or touchpad in order to format. This same activity is also available for Microsoft Word Shortcut KeysIncludes 2 activities and a Shortcut Keys Guide handout. The Shortcut Key Activity 1 is a shared link for students to complete and the Shortcut Key Activity 2 (PDF) is for students to format as they type they favorite things using the keyboard
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Also included in: Computer Technology Curriculum Complete Unit Google Lessons 3rd Grade
Google Docs Icons Quiz - Google Docs Toolbar Icons
NO PREP! Print and Ready! This written quiz (PDF) includes 30 icons of the most commonly used Google Docs icons students use in a school setting. Includes two quizzes: one quiz with a word bank and one quiz without a word bank. How to Use:1. Use as a Quiz after teaching the skills to your students. 2. Use as an Assessment to learn what skills your students know and what they need to learn. 3. Use both quizzes to check if students have mastered the icons. Technology Standards:1.c Use
3rd - 12th
Business, Computer Science - Technology
Google Slides Lessons & Activities - Essential Skills - Digital Lessons
Google Slides Lessons & Activities are great introduction lessons and activities to teach students how to use Google Slides and practice and apply what they are learning as each activity reinforces previously learned skills. These activities will teach your students the basic foundations for using Google Slides. UPDATED 6/5/25 - Updated the Google Presenation and lessons to reflect changes made by Google.Lessons Teach the Following Skills: TemplatesBackground ColorClipart/PicturesTransitionsS
3rd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Also included in: Google Docs, Sheets & Slides Essential Skills Ultimate Bundle
Google Slides Icons Quiz - Google Slides Toolbar Icons
NO PREP! Print and Ready! This written quiz (PDF) includes 30 icons of the most commonly used Google Slides icons students use in a school setting. Includes two quizzes: one quiz with a word bank and one quiz without a word bank. How to Use:1. Use as a Quiz after teaching the skills to your students. 2. Use as an Assessment to learn what skills your students know and what they need to learn. 3. Use both quizzes to check if students have mastered the icons. Technology Standards:1.c Us
3rd - 12th
Business, Computer Science - Technology
Build Your Own Computer | Create My Own Laptop Unplugged Technology
A perfect unplugged activity for distance learning and in the classroom to teach students all about “My Laptop” hardware, software, and taskbar icons. Fun and engaging for students to create their own Laptop by cutting and pasting the parts. Includes the inside computer parts, keyboard/touch-pad, and desktop/monitor, and Computer Vocabulary definitions with pictures. This is activity is also available as a 100% digital activity: Create My Own Laptop DigitalCreate My Own Laptop Unplugged Activit
K - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Also included in: Unplugged Technology Lessons & Activities Bundle K-8
Guide to Using Google Docs - Google Docs How-To Manual - How to Use Google Docs
How do I do this in Google Docs? How many times have your students asked you how to do basic formatting in Google Docs? Here is the answer - Guide to Using Google Docs! A printable and digital how-to manual for students. The perfect reference manual for Computer Labs, Classrooms, Libraries, and Media Centers. Students feel more accomplished when they look up how to do a task and learn on their own. Tasks show the Toolbar icon or Menu clicks, Step Directions, and Shortcut Keys (for most tasks).
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects, Instructional Technology
Unplugged Technology Vocabulary Word Terms Word Searches Distance Learning
A fun, unplugged activity for students to learn technology vocabulary. Great for early finishers, unplugged distance learning, sub lessons, bell ringers, and when the Internet is down. 10 Word Searches:HardwareInternetEmailInternetApplicationsWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsPresentationGeneral TechnologyCodingAnswer Keys IncludedStudents might also Enjoy: Technology Scavenger Hunts Distance LearningComputers & Computer Parts Labeling, Sorting & Binary Code
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Reading, Vocabulary
Also included in: Unplugged Technology Lessons & Activities Bundle K-8
Unplugged Technology Sub Plans File Folder Bundle - Technology Sub Binder
This Unplugged Technology Sub Plans File Folder will allow you to print the activities to keep handy for a sub day or for you when the Internet is down! The bundle includes educational, fun, and engaging technology activities to keep students in Grades K-4 busy for an entire class period! Each lesson incorporates technology in some way. Keep students occupied with unplugged coding, matching computer shortcut keys, coloring pages, creating their laptop, computer parts flipbook, mazes and word se
K - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Must Know Computer Icons & Buttons for Chromebooks | Laptops
A perfect combination of a coloring book and presentation to teach your students 15 of the must-know computer icons and buttons. Use the Google Slides presentation (downloads in Google Slides and works perfectly in PowerPoint) to teach students what each icon button is and what it is used for on their Chromebook or laptop. Students can follow along in their coloring book while the teacher shows the presentation. Technology Standards:1.c Use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves t
PreK - 2nd
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
I Spy Technology Unplugged Activity
A printable Technology Unplugged Activity for students in Grades 1-3 to play "I Spy Technology" where they will circle 21 technology devices. Includes a list of the 21 Technology devices to find in the messy bedroom. Students might also Enjoy: I Spy Recycles & Garbage
1st - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Also included in: Unplugged Technology Lessons & Activities Bundle K-8
Spreadsheet & Chart Projects Google Sheets Microsoft Excel 12 Months Themed
NO PREP! Spreadsheet & Charts Monthly Skills Practice for either Google Slides or Microsoft Excel includes 12-months of activities for every month of the year. Students will love the themed spreadsheet and chart activities as they practice creating a spreadsheet on their own, create a chart, and format the various “extra challenges” for each spreadsheet. Activities are 100% TEXT EDITABLE, EDITABLE COMPLETED EXAMPLES, and an EDITABLE GRADING RUBRIC. These activities allow students to practice
3rd - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
CCSS
MP1
, MP5
Keyboarding Scavenger Hunt for Grades 2-5 - Technology Unplugged Activities
A fun and engaging unplugged activity for students in grades 2-5. Students will use “coding arrows” as they navigate the keyboard to find keys which are clues to the fill in blank answer key about fun keyboarding facts. Depending on grade level, pair students together or they can work individually. Students MUST be able to read in order to solve the clues. Includes three different keyboarding layouts: Chromebooks, Windows PC, and MAC. Includes optional video and answer key. Uses: Unplugged Compu
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcut Keys Activities
Teach your students 22 of the most popular shortcut keys to help them increase their overall typing speed because they will not be grabbing for the mouse or touchpad in order to format. This same activity is also available for Google Docs Shortcut KeysIncludes 2 activities and a Shortcut Keys Guide handout. The Shortcut Key Activity 1 is a OneDrive document for students to complete and the Shortcut Key Activity 2 (PDF) is for students to format as they type they favorite things using the keyboa
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
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About the store
Experience
Thank you for stopping by! The resources I create are designed to actively engage students learning computer applications, technology, STEM and beyond. The lessons and activities include Google Apps, Microsoft Office apps, computer and technology basics, intermediate and advanced, STEM, keyboarding and escape rooms. Each lesson/activity is complete and ready to assign to your students. While some lessons are editable, the lesson itself is ready to go with little to no prep by the teacher. I have been teaching Computer Education and Technology to grades K-8 and higher education for over 20 years. My experience also includes creating computer training manuals for faculty and staff at a community college.
Teaching style
Computer and technology hands on, interactive, engaging lessons while incorporating activities that interest each student's grade level. I also try to incorporate as much "Real Life" lessons as much as possible.
My students must approve the lessons that I put on TPT. Lessons have been "proven" by my students by keeping students engaged, interested, and overall enjoying the lessons - thus the name "Proven Computer Lessons"
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