Since returning to school after winter break, the kindergarten students have been learning how to use a new technology tool, Pixie. Pixie allows students to draw pictures, publish stories, and create slideshows using original artwork, images, video, and voice narration. During the initial introduction students were introduced to six basic drawing tools including their favorite, a 3-dimensional brush. Last week, students practiced using the shape tools and fill bucket. Each student was challenged to draw a picture utilizing at least five different shapes. Next week they will be introduced to the text tool to label and add writing to their pictures. Here are some wonderful examples of their creativity:
