Play and Learn Engineering 1.0.1

Play and Learn Engineering is an educational app that provides a fun and interactive way for children to learn engineering concepts. With a variety of games, kids can explore, experiment, and problem solve, while unlocking new challenges along the way. From designing machines and roller coasters to building with robots and navigating obstacle courses, this app offers engaging activities that grow with your child.

By introducing games with simple engineering tools, Play and Learn Engineering can supplement your child’s distance learning experience and make STEM concepts enjoyable and accessible at home. These early learning games for preschoolers not only entertain but also foster a better understanding of the world around them. The app empowers children to test science and engineering concepts, develop problem-solving skills, and work independently.

One of the standout features of Play and Learn Engineering is the family-oriented approach it takes. Parents are encouraged to engage in their child's learning journey through the award-winning parent section. This valuable tool provides guidance and suggestions for enhancing learning both within and outside the app.

Play and Learn Engineering Features:

• Engineering Games - This app offers 8 educational games for kids:
  • Sandwich Machine - Design and build a whimsical machine to transport a sandwich.
  • Animal Feeder - Craft a sandwich machine to feed your hungry animal friends.
  • Track Tracer - Construct a roller coaster with thrilling hills and loops.
  • Roller Adventure - Create a roller coaster track full of obstacles and challenges.
  • Robo Builder - Stack boxes to build a tower while exploring basic physical science concepts.
  • Kitty Rescue - Use your engineering skills to create a tall tower and help a kitty climb down from a tree.
  • Cavern Crawler - Solve puzzles using simple machines like pulleys and levers to navigate through a cavern.
  • Lava Leaper - Avoid obstacles and reach the exit of a lava cave without falling into the hot lava.
• Activities for Kids - Each game provides opportunities to design, build, problem solve, and test concepts at various levels.
• Family Games - The parent section offers tips and activities to engage children in STEM education beyond the app. This app was developed with input from early childhood experts.

About PBS KIDS:

The Play and Learn Engineering app is part of PBS KIDS' ongoing commitment to helping children develop the necessary skills for success in school and in life. As the number one educational media brand for kids, PBS KIDS offers television and digital platforms that allow children to explore new ideas and new worlds. PBS KIDS also supports community-based programs.

About Ready to Learn:

The Play and Learn Engineering app was created as part of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and PBS Ready To Learn Initiative. It received funding from the U.S. Department of Education under a cooperative agreement (PR/Award No. U295A150003, CFDA No. 84.295A). Please note that while these contents were developed with Department of Education funding, they do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department, and endorsement by the Federal Government should not be assumed.

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