Join GBH and NETA to learn all about a new community engagement initiative called Playtime with the Wombats!. This initiative seeks to engage families with young children in active play around computation thinking (CT). The initiative is comprised of two components. The first is an in-person, mobile “pop-up” experience where families can try Wombats! hands-on CT activities and ‘play the show.’ The Pop-Up Activity Exhibit for Families is highly flexible and can be used in a wide variety of settings, such as outdoor events, libraries, or community centers. The second component is the Family Playtime Kit. These kits are knapsacks filled with smaller-scale versions of the Wombats! activities from the Pop-Up Activity Exhibit for Families so children and families can continue the fun and learning at home.
GBH is seeking partners for the implementation and evaluation of both the Pop-Up Activity Exhibit for Families and the Family Playtime Kits. Come learn more about the initiative and the partnership opportunities in this webinar! Playtime with the Wombats! is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Learning Goals / Key Takeaways:
- Learn about ways to engage families in computational thinking
- Hear all about the Playtime with the Wombats! initiative
- Discover how your station can get involved with the initiative
