2.  Tux Paint is a free program that allows the user to
create pictures using a variety of drawing tools
and stamps.

3.  Easy to use
 Teachers can create stamps to match
their curriculum
 Many original stamps to choose from
 Common items are available to enter
into your picture. (grass, rain, rainbow,
etc.)
 Paintbrush is available to draw your own
pictures

4.  You cannot correct typing mistakes
once you hit “Enter”.
 You cannot change the size of the
“magic” options.
 You cannot move a stamp once it is
placed.
› You can “undo” it and place a new stamp
down.

5. 1. Students will type the letter of the week in 7
random places on Tux Paint.
2. Students will create a picture around these
letters to make them appear hidden.
3. Students will trade papers with a partner.
4. Students will find and circle the letter of the
week on their partner’s picture.

6. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.1d. Recognize and name all upper- and
lowercase letters of the alphabet
Students will need to be able to identify the letter of the week
by finding it on the keyboard and typing it onto their picture.
Students will also need to identify the letter of the week in their
partner’s picture. For the purpose of this activity, we will only
be focusing on lowercase letters. Once they are more familiar
with the keyboard and Tux Paint, we can learn how to make
capital l letters on the keyboard.

8. 1. Students will be introduced to Tux Paint and will be
provided time to explore the program.
2. Students will create a picture using the program.
3. Students will write a story based on their picture.
4. With the help of adults, students will type their
story to be published.
5. Students will share their story and picture with the
class.

9. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.K.6. With guidance and support from
adults, explore a variety of digital tools to produce and publish
writing, including in collaboration with peers.
Students will be exploring the digital tool, Tux Paint, to create
pictures. With the help of an adult, students will type their
stories into Microsoft Word. These published stories will then be
shared with their classmates.