Pre-K Digital Literacy Program 🧑💻
Talus Academy's Pre-K Digital Literacy Program is designed to immerse young children in technology, preparing them for the digital world they'll encounter in school and beyond.
Our Streams
Engineering
Technology Literacy
In our Pre-K program we specialise in:
Robotics
Electronics and Circuitry
Join the Pre-K program!
Program Structure
Learn CAD software
Understand 3D printing technology
Create and print original designs
Electronics and Circuitry
Basic electronics principles
Circuit design and prototyping
Soldering techniques
Prototyping and fabrication
Rapid prototyping methods
Material selection and properties
Fabrication techniques and tools
Physical Computing with Microcontrollers
Introduction to Arduino and Raspberry Pi
Sensor integration
Creating interactive projects
Skills developed
basic tech skills like typing, browsing, email and passwords.
Improved fine motor skills
problem-solving and critical thinking
improved intuition for physics, electronics and robotics
Example Activities
Count and program using robots
Creating machines and buildings
Typing and mouse games
Making circuits with lights and sound
Age specific programs
Junior Makers (Ages 7-9): Focus on basic design and simple electronics
Advanced Makers (Ages 10 - 13): Complex projects and advanced fabrication techniques
Master Makers (Ages 13+): Capstone projects. Minimal instructions are provided. Students will research, design, build and test their own solutions.