A free digital thinking challenge for preschool aged children in South Australia that uses zero devices.
A FREE CHALLENGE FOR 3-5 YEAR OLDS
NO DIGITAL DEVICES
CREATE A DANCE
PLAY HIDE & SEEK
Suitable for
PRESCHOOLS, KINDERGARTENS, CHILDCARE CENTRES, PLAYGROUPS, EARLY LEARNING CENTRES & LIBRARIES
FAMILIES AT HOME
The Early Learning Unplugged Challenge Activities were created with the Australian Computing Academy and align to the Australian Digital Technologies Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework Principles.
THE ACTIVITIES
There are 2 activities to choose from (or do both!).
When a child has completed either activity they have completed the Challenge.
YOUR ROBOT DANCE
Children are challenged to create their own dance routine for the Commissioner’s robot, Cody Buttons, from 6 basic dance moves. Teaches patterns and data representation along with algorithmic and sequential thinking.
Your ‘download & print’ Activity Pack contains:
- Instructions
- 2 copies of 6 basic dance moves (2 × A4 sheets)
- Blank dance card to attach your chosen dance moves
- Advanced option – jointed model to create customised dance moves
- Customisable certificate of achievement from the Commissioner
ROBOT HIDE & SEEK
Children are challenged to find the Commissioner’s robot, Cody Buttons, in their playground or home. Teaches the basics of algorithmic and sequential thinking.
Your ‘download & print’ Activity Pack contains:
- Instructions
- Cody Buttons (who will ‘hide’ in 4 different places)
- ‘Colour Me Cody’ for child to decorate and customise – and to track progress
- Set of arrows for adult to direct child to hidden Cody Buttons
- Customisable certificate of achievement from the Commissioner
Promotional Materials
Engaging promotional material will be emailed to registered centres working with children to promote news of the Challenge with parents:
Shareable social media image for your Facebook page, website or digital newsletter
Poster (A4 or A3) to print in colour or black and white and display at your centre
Official Challenge Destination seal – to incorporate on your Facebook page, website or digital newsletter
Contact us
If you have questions about the Early Learning Unplugged Challenge, please contact us at CommissionersDigitalChallenge@sa.gov.au
Challenge Supporters
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Acknowledgement of Country
We respectfully acknowledge and celebrate the Traditional Owners of the lands throughout South Australia and we pay our respects to their Elders – and to past, present and future generations of their children and young people.
