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Coding for Kindergarten and 1st Grade-Coding With Interlocking Building Bricks
Angie Wolf, M.Ed.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(531)
In this 5 day course learners will practice coding activities using interlocking building bricks. The activities are considered unplugged which means they are screen free.
Class experience
Computers are everywhere and they are being run by code. This 5 day course will provide exposure and hands on practice to the terminology and understanding of coding principles in a hands-on, screen free and unplugged manner. The learner will gain understanding that one is communicating when writing computer code. In addition to coding terminology the learner will gain persistence, organization, patience, and focus. Topics covered include sorting, patterns, binary patterns and the binary...
1. I can tell that coding is the language computers use to communicate. 2. I can sort interlocking bricks in two ways. 3. I can create 3 different patterns. 4. I can copy code for the alphabet. 5. I can create my own code for the alphabet or words.
I am STEM certified by the state of Georgia and hold certification from the Buck Institute in PBL/STEM. I developed the STEM program at my local elementary school where I was the STEM Specials teacher for grades K-5. I lead Summer STEM camps at Georgia Tech University for students in grades 3-8. I conduct afterschool STEM/Coding club for primary students in grades Kindergarten and First Grade.
Homework Offered
Learners may choose to practice in class activities outside of class. No specific homework will be assigned.Assessments Offered
Learner will be assessed via on-going authentic observation. Progress will be communicated with families throughout the course.Grades Offered
Interlocking bricks in 4 different colors. Assorted sizes of bricks is encouraged. The learner will need 20 or more of each color. Crayons/colored pencils and paper will be needed. Specific materials for each day will be provided upon enrollment in the classroom. If you do not have interlocking bricks uncooked pasta in different colors or a variety of dried beans can be used.
There is a possibility that fingers can be pinched when interlocking bricks connect. Depending on the age and maturity of learners, parent supervision may be needed.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(531)
Hello and welcome to my Outschool Classroom. My name is teacher Angie. I hold a Master and Bachelor Degree from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA. I am certified to teach by the state of Georgia. My certifications include elementary...
Group Class
$50
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
35 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
6-9 learners per class
