Dot and Dash CBAL Salmo and the Salmo Valley Public Library have teamed up to offer a new program for kids aged 7-12 and their parents/caregivers to learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).
STEAM activities help families learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on play. They help make abstract concepts come to life and relatable. They also foster problem solving skills, team work, creativity and innovation.
Using Dot and Dash (programmable robots), Snap Circuits (electrical circuit boards) and Keva Planks (building planks), families participate in different activities every week for four weeks. Each session includes both structured activities to learn the basics as well as unstructured time for families to be able to explore the materials on their own.
During a typical session, families learn simple coding skills to program Dot the robot. The robot lights up in different colors when playing “Hot Potato”. If you get caught holding Dot the robot when it turns red, you’re out!
At another station, families use the electric circuit boards to light lightbulbs, make music play, and operate a fan.
Unassuming Keva building planks have emerged as the favorite activity among parents and children alike. Together, families engineer bridges, ramps and spirals, just to name a few things!
At the end of the session, the families are given an “Activities to Go” bag. The activities show parents and kids how they can have fun and foster STEAM concepts at home with simple materials such as marshmallows and pretzels.
For more information about STEAM programs contact Lori Dunn, Community Literacy Coordinator – Salmo at salmocoordinator@cbal.org or 250-687-4760.
STEAM activities help families learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on play. They help make abstract concepts come to life and relatable. They also foster problem solving skills, team work, creativity and innovation.
Using Dot and Dash (programmable robots), Snap Circuits (electrical circuit boards) and Keva Planks (building planks), families participate in different activities every week for four weeks. Each session includes both structured activities to learn the basics as well as unstructured time for families to be able to explore the materials on their own.
During a typical session, families learn simple coding skills to program Dot the robot. The robot lights up in different colors when playing “Hot Potato”. If you get caught holding Dot the robot when it turns red, you’re out!
At another station, families use the electric circuit boards to light lightbulbs, make music play, and operate a fan.
Unassuming Keva building planks have emerged as the favorite activity among parents and children alike. Together, families engineer bridges, ramps and spirals, just to name a few things!
At the end of the session, the families are given an “Activities to Go” bag. The activities show parents and kids how they can have fun and foster STEAM concepts at home with simple materials such as marshmallows and pretzels.
For more information about STEAM programs contact Lori Dunn, Community Literacy Coordinator – Salmo at salmocoordinator@cbal.org or 250-687-4760.
Snap Circuits and Keva Planks at a STEAM session at the Salmo Public Library
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