Play and Learn Engineering: Ed 1.0.1

Engage your child in STEM education through interactive play with the Play and Learn Engineering app. This educational tool allows kids to explore engineering concepts while having fun through a variety of games that adapt to their learning pace. From designing machines and roller coasters to building with robots and navigating obstacle courses, children can experiment and problem-solve with simple engineering tools.

The app offers a platform for kids to learn from home at their own pace, enhancing their understanding of the world around them. Developed by educational professionals, the app features early learning tools that evolve alongside your child, fostering independent problem-solving and design thinking skills.

Designed for family engagement, the app includes a parent section to support children's learning experiences within and outside the digital environment. The parent section provides guidance on how to facilitate STEM learning in a collaborative setting.

PLAY AND LEARN ENGINEERING FEATURES

• ENGINEERING GAMES
  • Sandwich Machine – Design a whimsical contraption to transport a sandwich.
  • Animal Feeder – Create a machine to feed animal friends.
  • Track Tracer – Construct exhilarating roller coasters.
  • Roller Adventure – Build challenging roller coaster tracks.
  • Robo Builder – Test physical science concepts by stacking boxes.
  • Kitty Rescue – Help a kitty safely descend from a tree.
  • Cavern Crawler – Utilize simple machines to overcome obstacles.
  • Lava Leaper – Strategize to navigate obstacles and escape a lava cave.

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

• Explore and design in each game to learn basic engineering tools.
• Develop problem-solving skills by testing concepts in various levels.

FAMILY GAMES

• Parent Section: Receive tips on STEM activities and games for enhanced parental involvement.
• Engage your preschooler in early learning activities beyond the app.
• Educational games developed by early childhood experts.

ABOUT PBS KIDS

The Play and Learn Engineering app is an initiative by PBS KIDS, dedicated to empowering children with essential skills for academic and real-world success. Join PBS KIDS, a leading educational media brand, in providing opportunities for children to explore innovative ideas and diverse perspectives through multimedia platforms and community outreach programs.

For more educational apps by PBS KIDS, visit www.pbskids.org/apps.

ABOUT READY TO LEARN

The Play and Learn Engineering app is a product of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and PBS Ready To Learn Initiative, supported by funding from the U.S. Department of Education. While developed under a cooperative agreement from the Department of Education, the contents of the app do not necessarily reflect official government policies or endorsements.

PRIVACY

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