Julia
Preschool Teacher
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Fun and easy play-based STEAM activity for toddlers, preschool & kindergarten
4 Fun Play-Based Language Activity Ideas for Kids – Programming and More!
Looking for fun and easy Language activities to do with your kids at home or in the classroom?
These hands-on activities only need everyday supplies and minimal preparation.
They're perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners and can be easily adapted to meet popular learning standards and curriculums.
Why play-based science activities?
Make learning fun by introducing research problems through play and a story. This will motivate children to solve problems for their new imaginary friends!
According to academic research, stories lead to better focus, increased engagement, and improved learning outcomes.
4 best programming language activity ideas
1. The Tester Taster
Can I make a machine work with instructions?
In this activity, your children will...
Learn about basic programming concepts: commands and scripts.
Practice observation by looking at the symbols on the command cards.
Physically enact the commands of the programming instructions.
Supplies needed for this activity:
command cards
You can also use
printer paper
pens
Learn about basic programming concepts: commands and scripts.
Practice observation by looking at the symbols on the command cards.
Physically enact the commands of the programming instructions.
command cards
You can also use
printer paper
pens
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2. Move like Hoseli
Can I spot bugs in code?
In this activity, your children will...
Physically carry out the commands in a set of code.
Become familiar with concepts of direction that appear in the code: forward, backward, to the side, or right and left.
Supplies needed for this activity:
masking tape
the command signs, each on their own card
piece of cardboard or cardstock
poster putty
Physically carry out the commands in a set of code.
Become familiar with concepts of direction that appear in the code: forward, backward, to the side, or right and left.
masking tape
the command signs, each on their own card
piece of cardboard or cardstock
poster putty
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3. Hoseli's Route
Can I spot bugs in code?
In this activity, your children will...
Practice interpreting symbols during play.
Practice decision-making through inventive story-telling.
Supplies needed for this activity:
A3-sized maps of Supraland
codes for Hoseli
Hoseli game pieces
Practice interpreting symbols during play.
Practice decision-making through inventive story-telling.
A3-sized maps of Supraland
codes for Hoseli
Hoseli game pieces
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4. New Route for Hoseli
Can I spot bugs in code?
In this activity, your children will...
Aims during this experiment:
Practice writing your own code.
Come up with your own rules and new meanings for the symbols.
Supplies needed for this activity:
map grids
codes
Hoseli game pieces
pencils
erasers
empty papers or the command signs
Aims during this experiment:
Practice writing your own code.
Come up with your own rules and new meanings for the symbols.
map grids
codes
Hoseli game pieces
pencils
erasers
empty papers or the command signs
See the full activity
Or, subscribe for free weekly activities
Free weekly activities of your choice. No hidden fees, no credit card needed.
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45 min lesson
Medium prep.
