A young blonde girl grins while holding a butterfly crafted with The Play Way's STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program. Wearing a light blue T-shirt, she stands in front of the pen's box on the table, set against a living room backdrop.
A young blonde girl grins while holding a butterfly crafted with The Play Way's STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program. Wearing a light blue T-shirt, she stands in front of the pen's box on the table, set against a living room backdrop.
A young blonde girl grins while holding a butterfly crafted with The Play Way's STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program. Wearing a light blue T-shirt, she stands in front of the pen's box on the table, set against a living room backdrop.
A young blonde girl grins while holding a butterfly crafted with The Play Way's STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program. Wearing a light blue T-shirt, she stands in front of the pen's box on the table, set against a living room backdrop.
A young blonde girl grins while holding a butterfly crafted with The Play Way's STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program. Wearing a light blue T-shirt, she stands in front of the pen's box on the table, set against a living room backdrop.
A young blonde girl grins while holding a butterfly crafted with The Play Way's STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program. Wearing a light blue T-shirt, she stands in front of the pen's box on the table, set against a living room backdrop.
A young blonde girl grins while holding a butterfly crafted with The Play Way's STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program. Wearing a light blue T-shirt, she stands in front of the pen's box on the table, set against a living room backdrop.
A young blonde girl grins while holding a butterfly crafted with The Play Way's STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program. Wearing a light blue T-shirt, she stands in front of the pen's box on the table, set against a living room backdrop.
A young blonde girl grins while holding a butterfly crafted with The Play Way's STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program. Wearing a light blue T-shirt, she stands in front of the pen's box on the table, set against a living room backdrop.
A young blonde girl grins while holding a butterfly crafted with The Play Way's STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program. Wearing a light blue T-shirt, she stands in front of the pen's box on the table, set against a living room backdrop.
A young blonde girl grins while holding a butterfly crafted with The Play Way's STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program. Wearing a light blue T-shirt, she stands in front of the pen's box on the table, set against a living room backdrop.
A young blonde girl grins while holding a butterfly crafted with The Play Way's STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program. Wearing a light blue T-shirt, she stands in front of the pen's box on the table, set against a living room backdrop.
A young blonde girl grins while holding a butterfly crafted with The Play Way's STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program. Wearing a light blue T-shirt, she stands in front of the pen's box on the table, set against a living room backdrop.
A young blonde girl grins while holding a butterfly crafted with The Play Way's STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program. Wearing a light blue T-shirt, she stands in front of the pen's box on the table, set against a living room backdrop.

STEM: 3D Printing Pen Program

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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+

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The goals of this program

✓ To enhance fine motor skills including hand strength, grip and finger dexterity.

✓ To develop cognitive skills for planning, sequencing and executing steps during the creation of 3D printed objects.

✓ To improve problem-solving abilities and enhance skills such as critical thinking and strategic planning.

✓ To promote sensory integration and coordination via hands-on activities.

✓ To support the development of focus and attention to see a task through to completion.

✓ To promote emotional expression and regulation via engagement in creative tasks.

✓ To foster adaptive skills to overcome challenges and manage unforeseen circumstances.

✓ To boost self-esteem and confidence and provide a sense of accomplishment.

The benefits of this program

✓ 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.

Skills it can help build

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

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Cognitive skills from planning, sequencing and executing steps to successfully complete 3D printed creations

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Problem solving abilities and skills, such as critical thinking, through troubleshooting problems that arise during the creative process

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Sensory integration and coordination via hands-on activities

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Emotional expression and regulation by engaging in creative tasks

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YOUR TOOLS

What's in your toolbox

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3D Printing Pen Kit

Containing the 3D printing pen, introductory stencils, filament and charging cords.

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Running Animals Kit

Containing stencils, filament and accompanying motor to create 10 running animals.

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Walking Robots Kit

Containing stencils, filament and accompanying motor to create 5 walking robots.

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‘How To’ Guide

To help with the 3D pen, creating stencils and assembling 3D creations.

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Instructional card

To support facilitator’s in using the program at home.

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Extra Filament

To allow for lots of creations and experimentation.

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Online Program

Video instructions to support the delivery of the program at home.

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WHO THE PROGRAM IS FOR

Does this sound familiar?

"My child struggles with their fine motor skills but they will not engage in any tasks that look like writing or drawing."

"My child rarely persists at a task that they find difficult and they tend to avoid activities they can't 'get right' the first time."

"I find very few activities engage my child that don’t involve a device, I'd love to reignite their creativity."

If these challenges sound familiar, you are not alone – it’s exactly why we’ve designed this program.

ABOUT THE VIDEO TRAINING

What the program covers

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. Please note, 3D printing pens require a certain amount of warmth to work effectively. Depending on your child's capacity, parental supervision may be required.

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