STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program
From: $386.00
The Therapy at Home STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program has been designed by our paediatric therapists to enhance fine motor and cognitive skills through hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) experiences.
As children engage with the 3D printing pen, they will have the opportunity to develop hand strength, improve grip and enhance dexterity. This program also promotes problem solving and cognitive development by encouraging planning, sequencing and troubleshooting during creations.
Created for ages 5+
A block of Group Telehealth Sessions are included with this program.
This program is presently on backorder as we await stock for the toolbox. You can still place your order now, with shipments expected to commence on 20th May 2024.
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- Description
- What's in the toolbox?
- What are the benefits?
- What are the goals?
- What skills will we build?
- Telehealth
- Outcome Report
The Therapy at Home STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program offers an innovative experience that immerses children in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through 3D printing. The program aims to enhance fine motor skills and promote the development of hand strength, improved grip and enhanced dexterity through a hands-on, creative experience.
Beyond fine motor skills, the activities in the program serve as a platform for fostering problem solving and cognitive development. Children will engage in planning, sequencing, executing steps and troubleshooting unexpected issues during each creation. When faced with challenges, the process of analysing problems, experimenting with solutions, and adapting approaches provides invaluable learning experiences that extend well beyond the immediate 3D printing pen activities.
Through the STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program, children will access a toolbox containing the 3D Printing Pen Kit, a Running Animals Kit and a Walking Robots Kit. The 3D Printing Pen Kit contains the 3D printing pen, three stencils and filament that can be used to gain familiarity with the pen, while the running animals and walking robots offer more complex stencils and small motors that can be used to create moving 3D objects.
To support children in completing this program at home, there is a series of online videos that have been created by an occupational therapist. These videos contain useful tips for using the 3D printing pen at home and instructional videos for each of the running animals and walking robots.
There is also a ‘how to guide’ that provides an overview of the process of completing a stencil and a build. These instructions can be used as a general guide for planning, sequencing and executing all of the constructions.
NOTE: 3D printing pens require a certain amount of warmth to work effectively. Depending on your child's capacity, parental supervision may be required.
PLEASE NOTE: The essential components of the toolbox generally don’t change over time unless we are making improvements to the overall program. The specific tools included may differ at times in terms of brand, colour and other cosmetic differences due to sourcing factors out of our control. This will not affect the therapeutic benefits of the program as intended for the participant. We recommend that you only order one program per participant to ensure the appropriate use of funds. We cannot tailor toolboxes or programs to suit specific requests at this time. If you order a program for multiple participants they will receive the same program and toolbox. All shop listing images are representative of the program theme and not necessarily literal representations of what’s in the toolbox.
What's in the toolbox?
The STEM 3D Printing Pen Program comes with a toolbox of resources delivered to your door that aligns with the skill-building modules in the online program. This toolbox provides practical tools that your child can engage with as they follow along with the videos.
The toolbox includes*:
✓ 3D Printing Pen Kit, containing the 3D printing pen, introductory stencils, filament and charging cords
✓ Running Animals Kit, containing stencils, filament and accompanying motor to create 10 running animals
✓ Walking Robots Kit, containing stencils, filament and accompanying motor to create 5 walking robots
✓ STEM: 3D Printing Pen ‘How To’ Guide to support the processes involved in using the 3D printing pen, creating stencils and assembling 3D creations
✓ Instructional card to support facilitator’s in using the program at home
* The essential components of the toolbox generally don’t change over time unless we are making improvements to the overall program. The specific tools included may differ at times in terms of brand, colour and other cosmetic differences due to sourcing factors out of our control. This will not affect the therapeutic benefits of the program as intended for the participant.
What are the benefits?
The Therapy at Home STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program aims to deliver the following benefits:
✓ Enhance fine motor skills including hand strength, grip and finger dexterity using a 3D printing pen.
✓ Develop cognitive skills for planning, sequencing and executing steps during the creation of 3D printed objects.
✓ Improve problem-solving abilities and skills such as critical thinking when challenges arise during the process of building 3D print creations.
✓ Support the development of focus and attention to see a task through to completion and create something tangible.
What are the goals?
The Therapy at Home STEM 3D Printing Pen Program aims to achieve the following goals:
✓ Enhance fine motor skills including hand strength, grip and finger dexterity.
✓ Develop cognitive skills for planning, sequencing and executing steps during the creation of 3D printed objects.
✓ Improve problem-solving abilities and enhance skills such as critical thinking and strategic planning.
✓ Promote sensory integration and coordination via hands-on activities.
✓ Support the development of focus and attention to see a task through to completion.
✓ Promote emotional expression and regulation via engagement in creative tasks.
✓ Foster adaptive skills to overcome challenges and manage unforeseen circumstances.
✓ Boost self-esteem and confidence and provide a sense of accomplishment.
View the Therapy at Home NDIS Goals Guide to see how the participant’s NDIS goals align with our range of Therapy at Home programs.
What skills will we build?
The Therapy at Home STEM 3D Printing Pen Program focuses on skill development in the following areas:
✓ Fine motor skills including hand strength, grip and finger dexterity by using a 3D printing pen
✓ Cognitive skills for planning, sequencing and executing steps to successfully complete 3D printed creations
✓ Problem solving abilities and skills such as critical thinking, through troubleshooting problems that arise during the creative process
✓ Sensory integration and coordination via hands-on activities
✓ Focus and attention as children are supported to see a task through to completion
✓ Emotional expression and regulation by engaging in creative tasks
✓ Self-confidence by gaining a sense of accomplishment through having something tangible at the end to demonstrate the creation process
Telehealth
This program includes a block of Group Telehealth Sessions to support you in successfully implementing this program. To read more about the Group Telehealth inclusion please visit our FAQs.
Outcome Report
This program does not include an outcome report. You can add one next to the ‘Add to cart’ button in the shop and it will appear in your cart as an additional charge.
Therapy at Home provides the option for an outcome report to be included with all Programs. These reports are a summary of the specific program outcomes measured as a result of participating in a specific Therapy at Home Program. This is not a report for decision-making at the full plan level. This is not a report for an end-of-plan review from which a planner can use to make decisions about future funds at a whole plan level.
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