Saturday, October 7, 2017

STEAM Ideas in Kindergarten #IMMOCC

My school is creating a new STEAM lab this year!  I am excited to help create the space layout and brainstorm ideas of STEM tools to purchase, craft items needed and other reusable materials to add.  Here is a list of some of the tools that I'd like to have at my fingertips!
1.  Ozobot - These are wonderful robots that students of any age can use.  They do not require any additional technology.  Students program the robots using a color coding system along the black line.  It works kind of like a train where they follow a black line and then change course based on the code that you color along the line.
2. Spheros - These are similar to the Ozobot except some type of i-device is needed to control it.  We have iPads at my school what we will use to program the Sphero to move around the room.  Students will practice basic coding skills when trying to make the Sphero move.
3.  Dash and Dot - These robots are made by Wonder Workshop who also has create 5 or 6 iPad apps to help code the robots.  There are also other add ons that the robots can interact with like an xylophone and a wagon to pull.  This is a great robot to start with if you have not had experience with other robots.  It is very basic and easy to understand for any type of user!
4.  DoInk - This is an app that can be purchased for the iPad or iPhone.  At our school, we are going to purchase the bundle of Green Screening and Animation for our students to use.
5.  Craft Supplies - These are different craft materials that students can use when designing their project.  Some examples are paper bags, sequins, toothpicks, playdough, popsicle sticks, plastic cups, dixie cups, etc.
I hope you find this list helpful if you are planning a STEM lab or if you are adding to a lab you already have!  Let me know in the comments if there is something that you have in your lab that I haven't listed!  I'd love to hear your ideas too!!



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