Our background in education and a curriculum grounded in early childhood education theory means Bricks Bots Beakers classes for preschoolers get kids truly thinking and problem solving. BRICKS classes are more than just copying a picture of a simple build. Preschoolers brainstorm, create, test, and redesign age appropriate projects. BOTS classes incorporate age appropriate coding. BEAKERS classes take natural scientists (aka preschool children) and introduces them to: science vocabulary, developing a hypotheses, making predictions, recording results and drawing conclusions. All of this happens in a curiosity driven, collaborative, small group class setting with experienced teachers who scaffold rich learning experiences.

Join anytime! Students work at their own pace learning how to create apps that they can download and play on their own devices! 

Unit 1: Coordinates & Basic Commands is where all students should begin their journey into typing app coding. The apps in Unit 1 illustrate the use of 2D coordinates in graphics programming, as well as Bitsbox's fill, stamp, and text commands.

Unit 2: Variables & Simple Methods introduces the use of placeholders for values and making code easier to change.

Unit 3: Conditionals & Screen Interactions introduces how to run code if only certain conditions are met and shows how to use the tap and grab functions to create interactive apps.

Once students have mastered their current learning goal, they will learn to code with fun themed coding adventures such as Apposaurus Rex, Monkey Business, Top Secret or Super Powers! Students get to choose a theme and then work through a series of apps offered at a range of difficulties - perfect for programmers of all ages!

CLASS IS LIMITED TO 8 STUDENTS.

NOTE: B3 will provide the computers for programming. Students can then access the programs they create using QR Codes.

NOTE: Students must be able to read independently.

Junior Robotics

Join us as we explore the world of coding & robotics! This class will expose our junior learners to all things Robotic! Students will rotate through learning with different types of robots and kits.

Robots include: 

• Lego WeDo & Lego Essentials: where students use Scratch coding to create programs for robots built from Legos
• Ozobots: bots that are programmed through color coding
• MouseBots: use problem solving and sequencing to solve puzzles with a robot mouse
• Edison: Design a Bot for Sumo Wrestling, create a maze for your bot to follow and more
• Snap Circuits: discover the world of circuitry

Junior Robotics is designed for students aged 5 to 8 who may or may not have experience building with LEGOS and Robotics. In addition to learning coding and engineering concepts, students will also develop their literacy, math and social-emotional skills as they turn concepts into reality. Students learn to follow-instructions when building and programming their autonomous robots. They then get to explore and problem-solve while customizing their robotic designs. This class is designed for emergent readers (children still learning how to read).

Class size in limited to 8 children.

Come play and build with Legos. This class is a creative, fun and social time for kids of all ages. Open builds, challenge builds and instructional builds! Come enjoy this social and creative class.

STEAM Creators: Coding & Robotics

Starting with Block Coding, our STEAM Creators will be introduced to Scratch, Edison Robots, Snap Circuits, Spike Essentials and more. Block Coding teaches the basics of working with code, variables & commands in a non-texted based environment. Students who are ready to move beyond Block Coding can progress into Scratch and Java Script.

This exciting hands-on class will introduce children to different elements of STEAM, while supporting them in nurturing and developing their primary interests. Whether your child would like to delve deeper into coding, explore the world of circuitry or build and code robots, this child-centered course will support your child's interests while exposing them to new skills.

STEAM Inventors Ages 10+

Using text-based codes Java Script and Python, students will have the opportunity to create apps, build and program robots (Edison Bots & Spike), learn about circuitry through solving Spintronics puzzles, Minecraft coding, problem solving and more! This class is 1.5 hours to allow introduction of new skills AND time to grow individual interests.

This exciting hands-on class will introduce children to different elements of STEAM, while supporting them in nurturing and developing their primary interests. Whether your child would like to delve deeper into coding, explore the world of circuitry or build and code robots, this child-centered course will support your child's interests while exposing them to new skills.

Join us for evenings of hands-on discovery! Family STEM nights are designed for children and their families to work together on exciting STEM challenges. From engineering skyscrapers to coding without a computer, there is something for every young scientist - even those young at heart!

Register the kids and each family can bring 2 adults for free!