Tali Explorers
K-2nd Grade Courses
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Flexible payment options available. We want to give all children an opportunity to learn these vital skills that will set them up for success! If you’d like to discuss alternative payment methods, contact us to work out a flexible payment option for you.
Pricing
Students are admitted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Payments are due by the first day of the course unless it is your first free trial day at TaliTech.
Intro to Block-Based Coding with CodeMonkey
Starts June 10th, Tues/Thurs 1-3pm for 6 weeks
For the complete Block-Based Coding with CodeMonkey Course details page, click here!
This exciting course combines the award-winning CodeMonkey platform with guided instruction that will help your child learn the foundations of coding, problem-solving, and critical-thinking.
This class also introduces kids to basic computer literacy skills that will prepare them to type, drag and drop, navigate a Windows 11 computer, and websites in a Google Chrome browser.
TaliTech classes will provide a supportive environment where kids will be encouraged to ask questions and process emotions such as frustration, surprise, and confusion in a healthy way. Paired with CodeMonkey’s fun and educational game-based environment, kids will become master problem-solvers through creative play.
Learn more about CodeMonkey here.
Drawing Data Visualization with Kids (Screen-Free)
Starts July 22nd, Tues/Thurs 1-3pm for 4 weeks
Make this summer a memorable one by immersing your child in the colorful world of data through the power of drawing. From bar graphs to pie charts, scatter plots to line graphs, this screen-free course introduces a new concept in an engaging and easy-to-understand way, empowering kids to understand and communicate data effectively. Engaging games and stories make introducing data concepts fun and interactive.
Children can learn data literacy at a very young age and we also know it is an important topic in today’s data-driven world. These lessons will promote creativity and critical-thinking as students describe and draw their solutions to data visualization challenges.
Computers are not required for this course.
Who it’s for
“Tali Explorers” are early elementary students who are in Kindergarten-2nd grade. We’ll focus on reinforcing basic problem-solving skills, hands-on activities, and educational games.
What they’ll learn
This is the perfect time for kids to start learning computational thinking skills (algorithms, logic, tinkering, and debugging) that will help them “think critically and creatively in collaborative environments, and develop a growth mindset by learning to embrace ambiguity and reframe challenges as opportunities, whether with or without technology” (source).
Research shows that kids at this age are able to grasp algebraic concepts (source), which also means they are able to think in terms of symbolic representation. Our Tali Explorers courses offer an introduction to these concepts through creative play that enhances their natural curiosity and desire to explore.
Why You’ll Love TaliTech
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Develop 21st Century Skills
Coding, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are rapidly becoming more essential across various industries and career paths. Research shows that these skills are also related to other positive outcomes such as school success, healthy interpersonal relationships, resiliency during life stressors, and increased self-confidence.
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Hands-On Fun and Learning
Your child will learn to solve problems through stories, projects, and game-based learning techniques. These enjoyable methods make difficult ideas simpler to understand. We will tailor activities to their age and skills, helping them develop a real love for learning.
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Preparing Children for the Future
Computational thinking, collaboration, along with the essential technical skills that your child will develop through our programs, are all key components that will significantly contribute to their future careers and overall confidence. These skills will empower them to tackle challenges in innovative ways.
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Safe and Supportive Learning Environment
We have a strong focus on building children’s self-confidence and fostering their natural creativity. We want to empower kids to confidently take their innovative ideas out into the world and to do so in a safe and responsible manner. Teaching cyber-safety is a top priority so children understand the importance of navigating technology wisely and securely.
When do classes start?
Each course has a schedule that is listed above. Please reference the dates and times that are listed for each individual course.
Where will they take place?
Classes will be held in a conference room at Builder Studios located at 450 S 400 E, Bountiful, UT 84010 which is in front of the South Davis Community Hospital. Please follow the signs inside the building indicating where the class will be. We will have the necessary equipment and tools your child will need to have an awesome time!
Register here to unleash your child’s inner creator
Give your child an opportunity they’ll never forget with TaliTech's engaging coding and STEM classes. From computational thinking to real-world projects, we’ll provide the fun and inspiration needed to shape the next generation of innovators and leaders.
