Learning Pathways
Think of learning pathways as appetizers. Get started on your learning journey with curated programmes and content before delving deeper into topics that interest you.
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!
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| Let’s Learn About Looping | When you need to repeat something in code, you can use a loop. Looping allows you to repeat an action again without having to write the same instructions over and over again. | ||
| Let’s Learn About Branching | Branching, also known as decision making, equips us with choices in the instructions. There are some conditions that dictate what happens. | ||
| Let’s Learn About Debugging | Computer bugs are errors in computer programmes which can cause computers or apps to crash.
Some common computer bugs include misspellings, wrong numbers, repeated and wrongly-sequenced instructions. To ensure that the programmes run correctly, programmers will fix these bugs step by step in a process called debugging. |
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| Understanding Screen Time for Young Children | Video resources to help parents understand more about screen time for children. | ||
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| [DiscoverTech] Robo Coder | Come build a robot with us and with a little a bit of coding, watch your creations come to life! Learn how gears, motors, and sensors work as you programme your way through fun and challenging missions. This parent-child session is suitable for preschoolers aged 4 to 6 years old. | Sat, Jan 14, 2023 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Bishan Public Library |
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| Jiggle Read & Rhyme | 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. | Various Locations | |
| Baby Lapsit | Early READ | Bond with your baby through songs, rhymes and finger plays in this meaningful play session!In this session, you will be introduced to simple stories, songs, action rhymes and finger plays that you can use to interact and bond with your baby at home.This programme is for parents with babies up to 12 months old. | Various Locations | |
| My Friend Kiara: A Story of Friendship and Disabilities | This interactive story telling session includes thought provoking activities and fun exercises for young children. About the speaker: Kameel Vohra is the author of the Anika book series. |
Sat, Jan 14, 2023 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Sengkang Public Library |
| Little Tiger | Join Singapore Wildcat Action Group for a storytelling and coloring session about Little Tiger and its friends and their adventures! | Sat, 14 Jan 2023
12:30 – 1:45pm |
Choa Chu Kang Public Library |
| Connecting With Nature | Wildlife Conservation & Us! | Every day, more animals habitat and becoming endangered. Let’s play our part in saving them! Learn about wildlife conservation and different animal habitats in this informative workshop that comes with fun hands-on activities. This programme is suitable for children 4-6 years old. | Sat, 28 Jan 2023 10:30 – 11:30am |
Jurong Regional Library |