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Grade 1Tech Explorers

Module 1 : Hello Tech

Build Interactive Gameswith Code.org

Embark on a fun journey into the digital world. Students learn how technology helps us daily, master basic computer skills, and use colorful code blocks to bring their own interactive stories and characters to life.

3 modules · 12 lessonsInteractive Storytelling
Grade 1 Tech Explorers hero
Final Project
iBot Collector Game
What you'll walk away with

Four Learning Outcomes.One curious explorer.

Real, transferable skills you'll use far beyond the classroom.

Understand Daily Tech

Explore exactly how technology, computers, and the internet help us in our everyday lives.

Master Digital Basics

Learn essential computer skills, from turning on devices safely to navigating files and using a mouse.

Intro to Block Coding

Apply basic drag-and-drop coding blocks to build sequences, trigger events, and solve puzzles.

Animate Digital Stories

Utilize Sprite Lab to create, customize, and animate characters in interactive digital scenes.

Tools & Technologies

Kid-Friendly Creative Stack

Discover creative tools that turn imagination into interactive projects.

Code.org Sprite Lab

Code.org Sprite Lab

A playful, highly visual block-coding environment where young learners can easily drag and drop commands to animate characters and build simple games.

Canva

Canva

A creative design tool used to introduce students to digital art, presentation building, and visual communication.

The Learning Path

Three modules.A real game at the end.

From your first click to a fully animated interactive story.

Module 01

The Digital World & Computer Basics

Start at the very beginning. Students learn what technology is, how to safely operate a computer, use a mouse, and explore the internet.

Module 02

Magic with Sprite Lab

Dive into block coding! Students meet digital characters, customize their worlds, and program them to dance and move.

Module 03

Interactive Stories & The Grand Finale

Bring it all together. Code multiple sprites to interact, add sound effects, and design a presentation to showcase the final project.

Skills Gained

More than just clicks.

Every Grade 1 graduate leaves with a balanced toolkit, digital confidence, and the soft skills to share their stories proudly.

Technical Skills

Digital Literacy

Use computers, mice, and the internet safely and confidently in everyday tasks.

Block-Based Coding

Drag and drop colorful code blocks to build sequences and solve fun puzzles.

Event Programming

Trigger actions with clicks, keys, and interactions to make programs come alive.

Sprite Animation

Customize and animate characters to create interactive digital scenes and stories.

Soft Skills

Creative Storytelling

Imagine and build colorful digital stories with characters, scenes, and surprises.

Logical Sequencing

Put steps in the right order to make code work the way you want.

Visual Communication

Use color, layout, and images to share ideas clearly in digital designs.

Confident Presentation

Stand up, speak up, and proudly share your projects with parents and peers.

The Final

The Grand FinaleApply your logic to design, code, and play very interactive 2D games.

By the end of this course, every student builds, codes, and plays very interactive 2D games to parents and peers.

iBot Collector Game

Time to play! Students use their new coding skills to build an interactive collection game. They program an iBot character to move around the screen, collect items, and keep track of their points using a real-time score counter.

  • Character Movement: Program the iBot to walk, jump, and react.
  • Collectibles: Place items across the screen for the iBot to pick up.
  • Live Scoring: Track every point with a real-time counter.
iBot Collector game preview
Student presenting their game on stage

Pitch & Present

Step into the spotlight. Students use Canva to design visual slides and proudly present their custom iBot Collector game to their parents and peers.

  • Visual Slides: Build colorful Canva slides that tell the project story.
  • Confident Presentation: Practice speaking clearly and proudly on stage.
Module 2 : AI Lab

Build AI Powered Gameswith PictoBlox Jr.

Meet super smart computers and see what AI can do! Students will make stories come alive with code, build games that keep score, and use their own face and hands to play like magic using advanced AI detection.

3 sections · 12 lessonsIntro to AI & Coding
Grade 1 AI Lab hero
Final Project
Catch iBots AI Game
What you'll walk away with

Four Learning Outcomes.One curious explorer.

Real, transferable skills you'll use far beyond the classroom.

Discover Artificial Intelligence

Learn how smart computers work by using the camera to detect faces, emotions, and hand signs.

Code Interactive Stories

Use variables to store answers, add text to the screen, and create dynamic stories with custom sprites.

Build Smart Games

Master loops, broadcast messages, and scene switching to build games that track scores and respond to touch.

Present with Confidence

Design a digital presentation using Canva and confidently pitch the final project to an audience.

Tools & Technologies

Kid-Friendly Creative Stack

Discover creative tools that turn imagination into interactive projects.

PictoBlox Jr.

PictoBlox Jr.

A fun, block-based coding platform that introduces young learners to Artificial Intelligence through interactive, visual programming.

AI Vision Technology

AI Vision Technology

Using the computer's camera to recognize faces, guess emotions, and track hand gestures to control digital characters like magic!

Canva

Canva

A creative design tool used to introduce young students to visual communication, storytelling, and presentation building.

The Learning Path

Three modules.A real game at the end.

From your first click to a fully animated interactive story.

Module 01

Coding Foundations & Stories

Make stories come alive! Learn to add text, ask questions, and store answers using variables while mastering loops and repeat blocks.

Module 02

Face Detection & Game Events

Meet Artificial Intelligence! Use the camera to detect faces and emotions, and code sprites to react to clicks, touches, and broadcasts.

Module 03

Hand Tracking & Multimedia

Play like magic! Control games using hand gestures, switch between different background scenes, and add fun sound effects.

Skills Gained

More than just clicks.

Every Grade 1 graduate leaves with a balanced toolkit, digital confidence, and the soft skills to share their stories proudly.

Technical Skills

AI Face & Hand Tracking

Use the camera with AI to detect faces, emotions, and hand gestures in real time.

Block-Based Coding

Drag and drop colorful blocks in PictoBlox Jr. to build interactive AI-powered programs.

Variables & Loops

Store answers in variables and use loops to repeat actions and keep scores updated.

Event Broadcasting

Send broadcast messages between sprites to coordinate scene switches and game events.

Soft Skills

Creative Storytelling

Bring stories alive with custom sprites, dialogue, and dynamic scenes powered by code.

Logical Sequencing

Plan and order steps so AI-powered games and stories run exactly as intended.

Interactive Design

Design experiences where the player's face, voice, and hands shape the gameplay.

Confident Presentation

Use Canva slides to confidently pitch your AI game to parents and classmates.

The Final

The Grand FinaleApply your logic to design, code, and play very interactive 2D games.

By the end of this course, every student builds, codes, and plays very interactive 2D games to parents and peers.

Catch IBots AI Game

Students combine all their skills to build a highly interactive game! Using AI hand tracking and face detection, players must physically move to catch digital iBots on screen while the game tracks their score.

    Catch iBots AI game preview
    Student presenting their AI game on stage

    Pitch & Present

    Step into the spotlight. Students use Canva to design visual slides, reflect on their AI coding journey, and proudly present their 'Catch iBots' game to parents.