Teknokids Robotics
Why Choose Robotics?
The Teknokids Robotics programs provide numerous benefits for your developing child’s mind. Building robots provides opportunities for children to come up with innovative solutions and problem-solving strategies when challenges arise. Learning robotics also helps children understand coding concepts as they write precise instructions that enable their robots to function. As a bonus, studies have shown that engaging in robotics increases the knowledge of math and science due to the physical nature of the activity. Each robotics program is carefully designed with age-appropriate robots and activities.
Teknokids Early
Give your kids a head start with technology in the fun-filled Technokids Early program. In this program, children gain experience with building simple robots using a unique rivet based platform, as well as program of robots that introduce coding concepts to young learners.
Teknokids Junior
Give your kids a head start with technology in the fun-filled Technokids Early program. In this program, children gain experience with building simple robots using a unique rivet based platform, as well as program of robots that introduce coding concepts to young learners.
Teknokids Intermediate
In the Teknokids Intermediate program, robots are used to deliver a structured program that focuses on coding fundamentals (such as sequences, loops, conditionals, functions and variables). The students demonstrate their knowledge of coding by completing numerous problem solving challenges. They are introduced to physical concepts such as velocity and acceleration and learn to apply these to design and modify motorized robots. Students have the opportunity to build robots that use both, gear and servo motors, as well as learn about the fundamentals of electricity including safety, working with motors and creating simple resistive circuits.
Teknokids Senior
In the Teknokids Senior program, students solidify their coding fundamentals and delve into using the Javascript coding language to control a robot. The focus is primarily on problem-solving e.g. programming a robot to perform a multi-step task. The students also build a variety of advanced robots that use both gear and servo motors, and program their robots using an Arduino-style microcontroller using a drag-and-drop C++ style programming language.
Program Format
Crania’s Teknokids Robotics classes are offered in a classroom style format and span the regular school year from September until June. Students attend a 55-min pre-scheduled class per week. Additional floor space in the classrooms allow for freedom of movement as students work with their robots. Work to be completed at home is provided to allow students to share their projects with their families and keep concepts fresh in their minds.
Program Features
Structured & Hands-On
The Teknokids Robotics programs are meticulously designed to provide structured learning while allowing for a a hands-on experience. Challenges that build upon each other are carefully designed to enable progressive learning of concepts.
Fun & Interactive!
The Teknokids Robotics programs provide are an incredible way to introduce kids to technology and coding. Students are quickly absorbed into the robots and the challenges keep them engaged while learning. Warning: your child may not want to go home.
Small Group Learning
Students often work in pairs or small groups as they share ideas and help each other overcome challenges. This helps to develop teamwork and collaboration skills all the while learning how to build and code robots.