Explore the coding and robotics competitions for kids aged 4-6 in Singapore
Picture this: tiny techies, barely tall enough to reach the keyboard, are conquering the digital world! In Singapore, coding and robotics competitions aren’t just games—they’re a serious boost to early childhood development. For kids aged 4 to 6, these contests are an incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and have a blast while doing it. This blog will delve into how these competitions serve as crucial educational tools and will spotlight the top 3 events that are perfect for young children in Singapore.
Ready to unlock your child’s potential? We’ll explore how participation in coding and robotics challenges can develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity in young minds. Join us as we unveil the best competitions for preschoolers in Singapore to kickstart their journey in technology.
- PRESCHOOL KUBO CHALLENGE 2024
The Kubo competition, scheduled for August 26th or 27th, 2024, equips participating teams with a softcopy of game field 1 (Missions 1 to 4) for preparation and provides game field objects prior to the event. Teams must bring their own KUBO Coding Starter and Coding+ Sets. In the event of a tie, the winner is determined by the shortest overall time during the competition rounds.
Platforms:
Kubo Coding Starter & Coding + Sets
📕 Find out more about Preschool Kubo Challenge 2024 here.
2. PRESCHOOL ARTec CHALLENGE 2024
The Preschool ARTec challenge features a comprehensive challenge designed to test young participants in multiple areas. Scheduled for onsite presentations and Q&A sessions on August 21st or 22nd, participants are limited to a 5-minute presentation and a 3-minute Q&A to showcase their learning and the development of their prototypes. Evaluation criteria include coding, design, reflection, and presentation skills. Following the presentations, the competition intensifies with robot runs on August 27th or 28th, where teams will navigate four missions involving tasks like cleaning waterways and planting seeds to sustain ecosystems, within a 60-minute limit. Scoring considers the coding and design of the ARTec Robot, reflection, and presentation, with additional points for mission performance. The competition emphasizes practical application of skills, teamwork, and problem-solving, culminating in a hands-on test of the students’ robots and their programming capabilities.
Platforms:
Game field mat, Game objects, ARTec Coding set
📒 Find out more about Preschool ARTec challenge 2024 here.
3. THE YOUNG MAKER * NLB SCRATCH JR COMPETITION 2024
The Young Maker and the National Library in Singapore are hosting a Scratch Junior competition designed to merge coding with social consciousness. This event invites children to create projects around themes such as animal welfare, kindness, and recycling, encouraging them to address real-world issues through programming. Participants’ projects will be evaluated based on creativity, use of ScratchJr features, coding skills, thematic adherence, functionality, and presentation. This initiative not only fosters technical skills but also promotes a deeper understanding of ethical issues, aiming to cultivate both competence and compassion among young coders.
Platforms:
Scratch Jr
📗 Find out more about Singapore Scratch JR Competition 2024 here.
