Tech & Tinker Studio
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New York, New York, United States
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Tech & Tinker Studio is where technology meets creativity to inspire the next generation of learners! This TPT store designed by Jamie Solis is curated to be a hub for hands-on activities, tech kits, and creative projects that spark curiosity and problem-solving in young minds. Whether you’re looking to enhance your classroom with engaging materials or get ideas for STEAM projects, Tech & Tinker Studio is here to support your journey in transforming education through technology and imagination.
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Sphero indi Robot Challenges Packet
Designed to complement the Sphero indi robots, this resource packet helps young learners practice programming skills through color coding. Learners will explore indi's specific color codes and practice creating sequences to guide it back home. What's included:12 total challenge sheets 7 Beginner Challenges: Perfect for new coders! These activities focus on mastering 4 foundational color codes to guide Indi's journey.5 Advance Challenges: Take the learning further with all 6 color codes, encoura
K - 2nd
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Sphero indi Printable 8 x 7 Floor Grid
The Printable Floor Grid for Sphero indi robots is the perfect tool to enhance learning with the Sphero indi beginner challenge cards. Designed to fit the colored tiles used to code the indi robot, each square on the grid corresponds to the exact size of the tiles, making it easier for students to follow and map out indi's movements. This grid is ideal for group settings, providing clear boundaries and visual scaffolding to help learners stay within the designated area while practicing coding an
PreK - 2nd
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics, Science
Ozobot Macy's Thanksgiving Day Balloons Over Broadway Printable Parade Maps
Read the Thanksgiving classic Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet to learn about the history behind the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Have students create their own floats and put on their own parade using Ozobots, following the actual path of the Macy's parade from 77th Street to 34th Street. What's included:individual parade map large floor map of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with pre-drawn parade linesblank floor map of the parade area for create-your-own path parade activitiesPrin
K - 3rd
Robotics
Ozobot Holiday Winter Ice Skate NYC Challenge
Ozobot Winter Holiday Coding Adventure: Ice Skating at Rockefeller CenterBring the magic of New York City’s holiday traditions to life with the Ozobot Holiday Winter Ice Skating Challenge! This fun and educational resource is inspired by the iconic Rockefeller Center ice skating rink and is designed to engage young coders of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced Ozobot color coder, this packet contains challenges to spark creativity and build early coding skills. Experiment with
1st - 4th
Robotics
Ozobot Solar System STEM Project
Bring your Solar System or space science unit to life with this fun and interactive Ozobot project! This engaging Ozobot Solar System Project combines science, creativity, and coding as students explore planetary motion in an exciting new way. Perfect for young learners in K-Grade 2 science classrooms, this project helps students visualize and understand why planets orbit at different speeds.What Students Will Do: Summarize key facts about each planet on their Student Activity Sheet Create
K - 2nd
Astronomy, Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-ESS1-1
Sphero indi Butterfly Life Cycle Coding Challenges
Learn about butterflies while practicing early coding skills! Designed to complement the Sphero indi robots, this hands-on resource packet introduces young learners to the life cycle of butterflies while developing early programming skills through color coding. As students guide indi on its journey, they’ll explore the four stages of a butterfly’s life—egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly—integrating coding with scientific discovery. What's included:16 total challenge sheets6 Beginner Chal
K - 2nd
Computer Science - Technology, General Science, Robotics
Digital Citizenship Activities Packet (K-Gr. 2)
Teach young learners the importance of online safety and digital balance with this thoughtfully crafted Digital Citizenship Activity Packet! Designed to complement the books Chicken Clicking by Jeanne Willis & Tony Ross and Unplugged by Steve Antony, this printable resource brings key digital citizenship concepts to life through fun and engaging activities. Chicken Clicking introduces internet safety to children while Unplugged highlights the importance of finding balance in a digital worl
K - 2nd
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects, Instructional Technology
Ozobot NYC Central Park Winter Challenge
Ozobot Challenge: Central Park Winter AdventureTake your Ozobot on an exciting journey through the heart of New York City’s Central Park! This interactive challenge map kit is designed to teach direction-based color codes while immersing players in fun, park-themed missions. Modeled after the real paths of Central Park, including the Park Drive and the Transverse roads, this map kit transforms the park's maze of trails into an exciting educational adventure. Master Directions & Codes:Learn ho
1st - 4th
Robotics
Fact or Fiction: Digital Images Sort (Digital Citizenship Week)
Help young learners navigate today’s digital world with the Fact or Fiction: Digital Images Sort Activity. Students will practice how to look critically at digital images, recognizing clues of editing, manipulation or AI generation. With increasing altered and AI-created image content, this simple hands-on activity for K-Grade 2 builds essential media literacy skills, helping students to practice distinguishing real images from manipulated ones. Whats included: 1 Pre-filled Image Sort Sheet1 B
K - 2nd
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects, Instructional Technology
Strong Password Method (FREE Poster)
Download this free “Strong Passwords Method” poster — a clear, step-by-step guide that shows students how to create passwords that are both easy to remember and hard to guess. This printable poster is perfect for classrooms, computer labs, or digital citizenship lessons. Help students stay cyber-safe with a simple visual reminder!
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects, Instructional Technology
Solar House Circuit - Sustainability Project
This activity was designed for elementary students as part of a deep dive into the UN SDGs Sustainable Cities and Communities. Presented at ISTE Live 2024 (see presentation slides here). Build your own Solar House Circuit project. Power an LED bulb with a solar panel and add to your house. Packet includes a set of instructions and 4 house templates. Recommendation: print on 8.5" x 11" cardstock for better stability. Not included: Copper Tape LED bulbs Mini Solar panels
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Environment, Science
NGSS
5-ESS3-1
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Tech & Tinker Studio is where technology meets creativity to inspire the next generation of learners! This TPT store designed by Jamie Solis is curated to be a hub for hands-on activities, tech kits, and creative projects that spark curiosity and problem-solving in young minds. Whether you’re looking to enhance your classroom with engaging materials or get ideas for STEAM projects, Tech & Tinker Studio is here to support your journey in transforming education through technology and imagination.
Awards & shining teacher moments
ISTE Certified Educator
Common Sense Educator
My own education history
New York University, Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education and Special Education
Teachers College, Columbia University, Master of Arts in Design and Development of Digital Games
Additional biographical information
Jamie Solis is a passionate educator committed to advancing education through technology integration and innovative curriculum design. Presently, she serves as the Educational Technology Integrator and STEAM Summer Camp Director at an independent school in New York City. In these roles, Jamie collaborates closely with educators, elevating their teaching toolkit and revitalizing curriculum materials. Jamie researches and develops STEAM curriculum, focusing on designing enriching experiences that leverage maker technology.
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