Learning Pathways
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Learning Computational Thinking through Unplugged Play!
Computational thinking is a creative way of thinking that allows individuals to be systematic problem solvers.
Through this suite of exciting programmes offered by the public libraries, parents of young children can learn how to help their children develop computational thinking skills through screen-free activities!
These activities will include programming tech toys without the need for a screen, or understanding how to incorporate computational thinking into our daily lives.
In fact, they will soon realise computational thinking exists in all aspects of our lives. For example, children will be able to learn that understanding algorithms is an important skill to have if they are conducting an experiment and that patterns exists everywhere including the natural world!
| Discover Recommended Resources | |||
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| Let’s Learn About Decomposition | Contains tips, activities and resources that will help children learn about the computational thinking skill of decomposition at home. | ||
| Let’s Learn About Algorithms | Contains tips, activities and resources that will help children learn about the computational thinking skill of algorithms at home. | ||
| Let’s Learn About Sequence | Contains tips, activities and resources that will help children learn about the computational thinking skill of sequence at home. | ||
| Understanding Screen Time for Young Children | Video resources to help parents understand more about screen time for children. | ||
| Explore Experiences | |||
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| Think Like a Coder: Session 2: Powerful Patterns | Think like a coder' sessions are specially designed to develop computational thinking skills in preschool children (age 3-6). These are for absolute beginners.Computational thinking is the process of breaking down a problem into simple enough steps that even a computer would understand. It develops critical thinking and creativity as children learn new ways to solve a problem. Computational thinkers are problem solvers and innovators. | 7 May 2022 11.00am – 12.00pm |
Jurong West Public Library |
| Think Like a Coder: Session 1: Amazing Algos I DiscoverTech | Think like a coder' sessions are specially designed to develop computational thinking skills in preschool children (age 3-6). These are for absolute beginners.Computational thinking is the process of breaking down a problem into simple enough steps that even a computer would understand. It develops critical thinking and creativity as children learn new ways to solve a problem. Computational thinkers are problem solvers and innovators. | 14 May 2022 2.00pm-2.30pm |
Zoom |
| Introduction to Scratch Junior Coding | ScratchJr is a programming language for children aged 4-6. Using ScratchJr, children can create their own interactive stories, animations and games.
Unit 1: Introduction Learn to create own interactive computational media with ScratchJrBackground and Character Creation Unit 2: Motion Learn to use ScratchJr to create motion and animationsUse blocks and open-ended explorationsSame block sequencing and motionNumbers and repeating sequences |
28 May 2022 11.00am – 12.00pm |
Sengkang Public Library |
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| 《儿童拯救地球行动》 讲故事会：拯救海洋！ | 《儿童拯救地球行动》是一个基督教学前联盟组织的社区项目。目的是致力于激励、鼓励和帮助幼稚园儿童关心创造物和环境. 欢迎大家参与儿童故事会和观赏孩子们的美术展览。 | 30 April 2022 11.00am – 11.30am |
Central Public Library |
| Creation C.A.R.E Storytelling Session: Save The Ocean! | Creation C.A.R.E (Children’s Action to Rescue Earth) is a community project that endeavours to inspire, encourage and empower children to care for creation and the environment. Creation C.A.R.E is an initiative by Christian Preschool Alliance, as organised by Presbyterian Preschool Services. In conjunction with Creation C.A.R.E, we invite you to join us for the two storytelling sessions, as well as a public art showcase that will run from 25 April 2022 (Monday) to 1 May 2022 (Sunday) during library opening hours. Step into the wonderful world of ocean life and sea creatures through exciting stories and captivating artworks created by children that remind us of the precious ocean animals and habitats that we need to protect! Creation C.A.R.E stickers will also be given out to children who want to pledge to C.A.R.E for the environment. |
30 April 2022 2.30pm – 3.00pm |
Central Public Library |
| Baby Songs & Rhymes | Early READ | Songs and rhymes play an important role in stimulating your baby's langauge development. In this virtual session, you will be introduced to simple songs, action rhymes and finger plays that you can use to interact and bond with your baby at home. | 4 May 2022 2.30pm – 3.00pm |
Zoom |
| Life in Pictures with Peter H. Reynolds | Come and join us for an exclusive event with Peter H. Reynolds, where he will read aloud his book and answer some of your questions for parents with children aged 3 to 8!
"Stories for All Ages" author Peter Reynolds, who has been widely praised around the world for his work, will be making an appearance online! |
7 May 2022 10.00am – 11.00am |
Zoom |
| Baby Songs & Rhymes | Early READ | Songs and rhymes play an important role in stimulating your baby’s language development. In this virtual session, you will be introduced to simple songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that you can use to interact and bond with your baby at home.
This programme is intended for parents with babies up to 12 months. |
7 May 2022 11.00am – 11.30am |
Zoom |
| Nature Portraits: Animals that Fly | Singapore Botanic Gardens | Take a short walk with us in the neighbourhood outdoors and spot as many flying animals as you can! From insects to birds, these creatures take flight in different ways and also have their own life cycles. Join us and find about more about these magnificent creatures! | 7 May 2022 11.00am –11.45am |
Queenstown Public Library |
| Jiggle, Read & Rhyme | Early READ | Join other parents with young children, and support your child's early development through an enjoyable 30 minute session with songs, rhymes and stories that come alive. This fun and interactive parent-child programme is FREE! For toddlers aged 1-3 | 7 May 2022 11.30am – 12.00pm |
Choa Chu Kang Public Library |
| Sensory Story Time | Join us for a special storytime tailored to engage the different senses. This programme is designed to support children with special needs. Families with typically developing children are also welcome. This is a parent-child programme and each registration is for one participant. Please register one ticket each for you and your child. If you are a caregiver of a child with special needs, please email to accessible@nlb.gov.sg with the information below. A social story will be sent to the participants who have emailed us. Programme: Sensory Story Time 7 May a) Age of child b) Type of disability/ additional needs required |
7 May 2022 3.00pm – 3.30pm |
Woodlands Regional Library |
| Marshmallow Shooter! | Have you wondered why a ball rolls away from you when you kick it? That’s because you are applying a force on the ball. Scientific concepts such as forces, which belong to the field of physics, can be found all around you, even if you don’t realise it! Let’s learn more about forces in this interactive programme! Find out more about forces (with marshmallows!) and bring home activity sheets that will help you practise the concepts you have learnt. Let us all explore science in a fun and exciting way! |
8 May 2022 5.00pm – 5.45pm |
Marine Parade Public Library |
| Toddler Songs and Rhymes | Early READ | Join other parents with young children and support your child’s early development through an enjoyable virtual session with songs and rhymes. This programme is intended for parents and toddlers 1-3 years old. | 10 May 2022 4.00pm – 4.20pm |
Zoom |
| Jiggle, Read & Rhyme | Early READ | Join other parents with young children, and support your child's early development through an enjoyable 30 minute session with songs, rhymes and stories that come alive. This fun and interactive parent-child programme is FREE! | 14 May 2022 10.30am-11.00am |
Queenstown Public Library |
| Jiggle, Read & Rhyme | Early READ | Join other parents with young children, and support your child's early development through an enjoyable 30 minute session with songs, rhymes and stories that come alive. This fun and interactive parent-child programme is FREE! For toddlers aged 1-3. | 14 May 2022 11.00am-11.30am |
Central Public Library |
| [Budding Scientists] Solid, Liquid and Gas | Everything in the universe is made up of matter. That includes the water we drink, the air we breathe, and us! Yes, we are made up of matter, too! On Earth, all matter exists as one of three main states: solid, liquid or gas. In our workshop, you can learn about the atomic structure of each state and how they change. We'll have an enriching storytelling and activity session for preschoolers just like you! | 14 May 2022 2.00pm – 3.00pm |
Jurong Regional Library |
| Sensory Storytastic | Join our librarians for a fun and exciting parent-child multi-sensory storytelling session as they bring you into a world of fascinating stories and interesting facts.
This inclusive parent-child programme is suitable for children aged 7 to 10 years old, and also caters for children with autism. |
18 May 2022 5.00pm-5.30pm |
Choa Chu Kang Public Library |
| Jiggle Read & Rhyme | Early READ | Join other parents with young children and support your child's early development through an enjoyable 30-minute session with songs & rhymes | 19 May 2022 4.00pm – 4.30pm |
Geylang East Public Library |
| Toddler Songs & Rhymes | Early READ | Join other parents with young children and support your child’s early development through an enjoyable virtual session with songs and rhymes. | 21 May 2022 11.00am-11.20am |
Zoom |
| Marvellous Trees | Singapore Botanic Gardens | Trees are all around us in our little green city. Do you know that other than providing us with shade, trees also play an important role in keeping our air fresh? Come join us in this enriching session to learn more about trees and their life cycle! | 21 May 2022 11.00am – 11.45am |
Tampines Regional Library |
| Children's Puppet Castle | Join us for a puppet show performed by Puppet Master Arii Azharii. He will be performing two stories, The Boy Who Cried Wolf and Doctor Tortoise. Learn more about performance techniques through this exciting performance. | 22 May 2022 3.00pm-4.00pm |
Ang Mo Kio Public Library |
| Toddler Songs & Rhymes | Early READ | Join other parents with young children and support your child's early development through an enjoyable virtual session with songs and rhymes. This programme is intended for parents and toddlers 1-3 years old. | 26 May 2022 3.00pm-3.30pm |
Zoom |
| Jiggle Read & Rhyme | Early READ | Join other parents with young children and support your child's early development through an enjoyable 30-minute session with songs & rhymes | 26 May 2022 4.00pm-4.30pm |
Geylang East Public Library |
| Marvellous Trees | Singapore Botanic Gardens | Trees are all around us in our little green city. Do you know that other than providing us with shade, trees also play an important role in keeping our air fresh? Come join us in this enriching session to learn more about trees and their life cycle! | 28 May 2022 11.15am – 12.00pm |
library@harbourfront |
| Caring for the Environment l Food & Me! | Join us for an interactive programme to learn about food technology! In this session, children will learn about alternative ways to grow food through interactive and hands-on activities. This programme is suitable for children 4-6 years old. | 28 May 2022 11.00am - 12.00pm |
Ang Mo Kio Public Library, Programme Zone |
| Storytelling: The River That Brings Us Life | Come and join an afternoon of fun, with a dramatized storytelling about the Singapore Rivers' past, song and upcycling craft session. Children will learn the importance of keeping our rivers clean and how we can reuse our household waste through upcycling. This programme is for children aged 3 to 8 years old. | 29 May 2022 2.00pm – 3.00pm |
Central Public Library |