![]() Here you can see that our robot-stencil uses a mosaic of mini-kaleidoscopes. Many classrooms, STEM Labs, maker-spaces, and households have various tools, rulers, legos, or construction toys that are just right for open-ended explorations of symmetry in kaleidoscope form. Some of the app’s stencil-shapes (such as a butterfly, leaf, clover, acorn, daisy, and zinnia) are especially beloved for children who like to collect and study little items found in nature.ģ) Tool Time. Those busy moments when kiddos are waiting for mealtime are perfect opportunities to offer Osmo Kaleidoscope as a tool for exploring colorful linens, fresh fruits/veggies, or an array of plastic measuring spoons.Ģ) Naturally Neat. Now available for download on the App Store, this new app empowers all Osmo users to design and create beautiful kaleidoscope images with everyday objects, toys, art materials, or seasonal items from nature.įor other interested classrooms or households with an Osmo setup to explore the Osmo Kaleidoscope Game, here are 7 STEM/STEAM-focused ideas for hands-on explorations with everyday objects:ġ) Foodie Fun. Osmo Kaleidoscope is a hands-on, collaborative and creative learning tool co-designed by PreK-4th grade children at Bennett Day School with their TESLab teacher. The following blog article was adapted from Kids Co-designing for Kids: 7 Hands-On Explorations with Osmo Kaleidoscope, written by Frances Judd, Early Childhood Tinkering and Engineering Sciences (TES) Lab Teacher and Special Projects Leader at Bennett Day School. ![]()
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