Experiences with KIBO

Integration of Robotics and Coding with Global Exploration

Evangeline Agbogu, Director, Science Akademeia - The Atlanta Preschool of Science

While exploring Africa, preschoolers researched the art and culture of the Ndebele people and coded a dance sequence using KIBO and played drums to accompany the dance.

Celebrating Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish New Year of Trees, with KIBO

Helen Schwartz & Adam Wilkinson, New England Jewish Academy, CT

In celebration of Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish New Year of Trees, the first and second graders at New England Jewish Academy (NEJA), created 4 trees to represent the four seasons and then programmed KIBO to work with the trees to help them.

$Robotics and Mathematics Go Hand in Hand$

Robotics and Mathematics Go Hand in Hand

Celestino Magalhães, Teacher of Robotics and Coding, Externato de Vila Meã, Portugal

See a couple of examples of how Celestino Magalhães uses KIBO with his young learners to explore critical problem solving and learning through practical experiences.

Balloons Over Broadway with KIBO

Helen Schwartz, New England Jewish Academy, CT

Inspired by reading Balloons Over Broadway, 1st and 2nd graders create a balloon parade with their KIBO robots!

Robotics Activities in Makerspaces for Young Learners

Bowling, Storytelling, and History with KIBO!

Bryan Flaig

Bryan Flaig, an educational consultant specializing in makerspaces and STEM curriculum describes his use of KIBO in makerspaces. See the three activities he uses to quickly engage students and bring them into the learning process.

Steam Teaching: Using Coding As A Playground in PD

Heather McKeen

This video provides an overview of KIBO in a professional development program for early childhood educators in Columbus, Georgia.

Integrating Technology into a Preschool Classroom

Heather Lee

This video documents an integrated STEAM unit using KIBO in a Boise preschool environment.

Elephant and Piggie Theater at JCDS

JCDS Boston

Students at JCDS Boston re-told a scene with Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie characters.

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