Day 3 - Mouse Skills - Help Kidz Learn

Some of our early learners need help using and controlling the mouse for computer navigation..Several sites help teach this skill. Today I will highlighting the HelpKidzLearn site to teach mouse skills. Click on the Early Years Tab and then scroll down to and select Big Bang Bugs.

Watch the video:
 

Application: This activity targets Mouse Skill Navigation:

1. Mouse click
2. Mouse movement
3. Mouse click on a target
4. Click and drag.

You can set it up in a developmental sequence depending upon the skills of your learner. Use in a preschool classroom or with students with intellectual disabilities who need mouse skill practice.

NOTE: It is oftentimes helpful to place a sticker on the mouse where you would like the student to press. This serves as a visual cue for those who benefit from visuals.

Additional Mouse Skills Practice Sites

• I See You!
• Mouse Program
• Drag the Hats on the Monkey - teaches click and drag
• Flower Garden - teaches mouse click and click and drag
• Bubble Wrap - who doesn't love Bubble wrap?? teaches mouse click
• Build a Snowman - timely, teaches click and drag
• Mr. Smiley Brushes His Teeth - click and drag the toothbrush to help Mr. Smiley brush his teeth, very cute. 
• Feed the Monster - click and drag

And you can always create mouse skills activities in Powerpoint using a child's preferred activities. I have created many using Thomas the Tank Engine, Dora, Favorite Foods, Clifford, Transformers, etc.

Do you have favorites that aren't listed?