Kindergarten

Websites & Apps:

• Code.org (K-5 section): Offers age-appropriate coding activities and games, introducing fundamental concepts in a playful way. Look for their "Hour of Code" activities designed for younger learners.

• PBS Kids Games: Many of the games on PBS Kids incorporate STEM concepts like problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and scientific exploration. Look for games featuring popular characters like Peg + Cat, Curious George, and Dinosaur Train.

• Sesame Street: Sesame Street's website and app offer a variety of games and videos that introduce early math and science concepts.

• National Geographic Kids: This website offers engaging articles, videos, and games about animals, nature, and science.

• NASA Climate Kids: Introduces climate change concepts to young children through games, activities, and articles.

• Tynker Jr.: A visual programming language designed for young children that introduces coding concepts through puzzles and games.

• ScratchJr (App Only): Another visual programming language that allows kids to create interactive stories and games.

Hands-on & Offline Activities (adaptable for websites/apps too):

• Blocks and Building Sets (LEGO Duplo, Mega Bloks): Encourage creativity, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving.

• Puzzles: Develop problem-solving skills and spatial reasoning.

• Construction Paper, Scissors, Glue: Foster creativity and engineering skills through simple building projects.

• Nature Walks: Explore the natural world, observe plants and animals, and ask questions about the environment. This can tie into nature-themed apps or websites.

• Simple Science Experiments (baking soda and vinegar reactions, growing plants): Introduce basic scientific principles in a fun and engaging way. Many of these can be demonstrated or explored further via online videos.

• Play Dough and Clay: Encourage creativity, fine motor skills, and problem-solving through sculpting and building.

• Sorting and Counting Activities (buttons, beads, blocks): Develop early math skills. These can be adapted into simple digital games.

• Storytelling and Dramatic Play: Encourage creativity and communication skills, which are important in STEM fields as well. Children can even create digital stories or puppet shows using apps.