STEM learning, or learning and preparation for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics has become a pervasive trend in today’s educational circles.
With STEM occupations growing at a rate far exceeding non-stem occupations it is only logical that we do our best to prepare our children for the fast-paced, data-driven world that lies ahead.
With Robot’s expected to replace humans in many facets of the workforce, it only makes sense that job security would be found in careers that relate to their building an programming. By re-framing traditional early learning exercises into formats that are more representative of an activity in technology or programming, we are able to expose children to their core curriculum and introduce them to STEM concepts at the same time. It’s a two-fer!
This is part of a series of 4 worksheets with the goal of introducing children to the very basic approach of programming and familiarizing them with the sometimes repetitive nature that can exist in even a basic computer program.
There are 2 versions with a focus on writing the code for a robot: Controlling the Robot 1, Controlling the Robot 2
And another 2 versions with translating the code into the path that your robot will follow: Plotting the Robot’s Path 1, Plotting the Robots Path 2
Download Printable PDF
Related Worksheets
3 Worksheet Stereogram Set
Our stereogram worksheet set introduces children to the fascinating world of hidden 3D images. Each printable page challenges students to relax their eyes and discover a picture concealed within a patterned design – a fun way to explore how vision
Introduction to Programming: Plot the Robot’s Path – 2
Learning to interact with computers and equipment at an early edge is critical for today’s children. They are expected to interface and adapt to computers at an earlier and earlier age and any chance we have to give them a
Code Breaker Game
A free printable Code Breaker game for kids that encourages logic, problem‑solving, and color matching. Includes a secret code area, guess rows, clue boxes, and simple instructions for easy play. It’s a fun screen-free activity for weekends, school breaks, and
Complete the Mirror Image Picture
Within the realm of children’s education there is so much of a focus on the core curriculum of math, reading and spelling that we sometimes overlook the skills necessary to actually develop that core. Practice with finding existing patterns at
Introduction to Programming: Plot the Robot’s Path – 1
An early introduction to programming can give them the confidence they need and a great head start in STEM and computer related understanding. This worksheet is part of a series on early programming exposure located here.
Children’s Puzzle: Plus Sign Maze
Enjoy this plus-sign shaped maze and please note the second page of the PDF is the solution so remember not to peek! We have a variety of printable mazes, puzzles and other fun worksheets on our site. Feel free to