Tensai Academy
Learning to think like a programmer - without screens or pressure.
Tensai STEM Academy's Pre-K and Kindergarten level, technology and coding focuses on logical thinking, sequencing, and problem-solving, not typing code. Children explore how instructions work and how technology helps people.
Understanding Technology
Children recognize technology as tools people use to help solve problems or do tasks.
What Kids Learn:
- Technology helps people
- Technology is not only screens
Example Activities:
- Flashlight
- Calculator
- Camera
Digital Awareness & Safety
Children learn basic rules for safe and responsible technology use.
What Kids Learn:
- Ask permission before using devices
- Take breaks from screens
- Handle devices carefully
Example Activities:
- Keeping devices clean
- Using headphones safely
Sequencing (Step-by-Step Thinking)
Children follow and create simple sequences of actions.
What Kids Learn:
- Order matters
- Instructions must be clear
Example Activities:
- Steps to wash hands
- Steps to get dressed
- Following picture instructions
Cause and Effect
Children understand that actions cause results.
What Kids Learn:
- “If I do this, then that happens”
Example Activities:
- Pressing a button makes a toy move
- Turning a switch on lights a bulb
Coding and Robotics
Pattern Recognition (Foundations)
Children recognize patterns in actions and objects.
What Kids Learn:
- Patterns repeat
- Patterns help us predict
Example Activities:
- Clap–stomp–clap–stomp
- Movement patterns
Directional Language (Pre-Coding)
Children use direction words to guide movement.
What Kids Learn:
- Direction words act like instructions
Example Activities:
- Forward
- Backward
- Left
- Right
- Turn
Problem Solving With Logic
Children solve simple problems by thinking logically.
What Kids Learn:
- Try different solutions
- Fix mistakes
Example Activities:
- Finding a path through a maze
- Moving a toy to reach a target
Unplugged Coding Activities
Children explore coding concepts without using screens.
What Kids Learn:
- Coding is about thinking, not typing
Example Activities:
- Giving verbal instructions to a friend
- Floor grids where children “code” movement
- Arrow cards showing directions
Intro to Robotics
Children learn that robots follow instructions.
What Kids Learn:
- Robots do exactly what they’re told
- Instructions must be clear
Example Activities:
- Bee-Bots
- Button-based robots
- Programmable toys
Algorithms (Simple Instructions)
Children create simple instruction sequences.
What Kids Learn:
- Steps must be in order
- Instructions must be clear
Example Activities:
- 'Move forward → stop → turn'
- Programming a toy robot using buttons
Debugging (Fixing Mistakes)
Children learn to find and correct mistakes.
What Kids Learn:
- Mistakes are part of learning
- Trying again helps
Example Activities:
- Fixing a wrong turn in a path
- Changing instructions when a robot goes the wrong way
Creativity With Technology
Children use technology creatively.
What Kids Learn:
- Technology can support creativity
Example Activities:
- Drawing on a tablet
- Taking photos of projects
- Recording voices
Technology in Everyday Life
Children identify technology in their environment.
What Kids Learn:
- Technology solves everyday problems
Example Activities:
- Traffic lights
- Washing machines
- Microwaves
Communication Using Technology
Children explore how technology helps people communicate.
What Kids Learn:
- Technology helps share information
Example Activities:
- Video calls
- Voice recordings
- Taking pictures
Collaboration & Turn-Taking With Technology
Children practice sharing and teamwork using technology tools.
What Kids Learn:
- Technology can be shared
- Taking turns is important
Example Activities:
- Group robot activities
- Sharing tablets