| Example #1: A child is excited to learn that a Repeat block can make KIBO do something multiple times. |
| Example #2: A child asks the teacher to show her how she can make KIBO’s program start at the sound of a clap. |
| Example #3: A child searches for images of NASCAR race tracks in order to construct a realistic track for KIBO on the floor of the classroom. |
Teacher Excerpts on Practicing Curiosity
The following excerpts were taken from interviews with teachers who were asked to describe instances in which their preschoolers practiced curiosity, as well as times in which the teacher personally practiced curiosity while implementing the Coding as Another Language-KIBO curriculum.
Curiosity for yourself in what you’re learning, and not only what you’re learning, but are you able to teach the children so that they gain the understanding. It’s part of the curiosity and the perseverance—looking into what you’re doing and pushing through to understand that it’s not about what you think, but being open to trying something new.
— Brianna, Pre-K Teacher
Watch Curiosity in Practice
Why Didn’t KIBO Move?
A child wonders why KIBO didn’t move forward and suggests possible reasons.
Guided Questions for Observation
• Pay attention to the teacher’s role. How does the teacher encourage her student’s curiosity?
Exploring Lights and Sounds
Two children experiment with KIBO’s lights and sounds.
Guided Questions for Observation
• How do the children demonstrate curiosity using KIBO?
Clapping with KIBO
The children are curious to see if KIBO will respond to their clapping!
Guided Questions for Observation
• How does the children’s curiosity promote their understanding of KIBO?
Curiosity with Technology
A group of students curiously explore KIBO and its coding blocks.
Guided Questions for Observation
• Pay attention to the children’s body language. How are they positioned? How do they demonstrate curiosity with their bodies?
Practice Blocks
A group of children show eagerness to learn how to program KIBO.
Guided Questions for Observation
• Notice that all of the blocks are displayed for the children to play with. How does this method facilitate their curiosity?
• Notice the way the children pick up the blocks. Do they take their time observing them? How do they demonstrate curiosity through action?