KidPix Basics
KidPix is a graphics and paint program for kids of all ages. In a classroom setting, KidPix is especially appropriate for K-2 students.
1. Tool Bar
 To learn about
tools, take
explore.

the various
the time to
When using Rectangle and
Circle Tools, click and drag
from the top left corner to the
bottom corner to define your
shape.
Pencil Tool
Line Tool
Rectangle Tool
Circle Tool
2. Options Tool Bar
 As a tool is selected, the options
for the tool changes.

Explore with the various tools
and notice what the options become.
Paint Brush
Paint Bucket
Electric Mixer
Use the arrows to
access more options.
Eraser
Paint Text tool
Typewriter Tool
Rubber Stamp Tool
Moving Truck Tool
Eye Dropper Tool
Options for the Pencil
Undo Guy!
3. Integration
 Use KidPix as

a teacher
productivity tool. Develop
curriculum templates.
Have your students describe
visually and with text
concepts learned in the
curriculum.
SFSU PT3: Teaching with Technology Grant
4. KidPix Online
There are tons of KidPix resources online.
 http://www.kidpix.com
 http://www.tcsdk12.org/north/kidpix.htm
 http://members.aol.com/MrsGoudie/kidspix.html
 http://www.tased.edu.au/schools/springfp/kidpix.htm
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