Grade K-2 : Kids' code on the space station, a robot that sits down to stay safe, game cards that talk, and a new 'ask first' button for websites!  episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 28, 2026 · 5 MIN

Grade K-2 : Kids' code on the space station, a robot that sits down to stay safe, game cards that talk, and a new 'ask first' button for websites!

from TFE TechCheck: K-2nd Grade Tech News · host Tech For Everyone

This week on TechCheck for grades K–2: kids can write a tiny computer program — a list of steps — that lights up a picture on the International Space Station; a two-legged robot named Digit uses sensors, lights and sounds to stay safe around people, and can sit down and switch off if you get too close; a blind card player put tiny tap chips on his cards so his phone reads them out loud; and Apple's new Ask to Browse sends a message to your grown-up before a brand-new website opens — plus three easy habits for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Kid-friendly, classroom-safe, and ready for circle time.This week on “Tiny Tech, Big News” (Grades K–2):• Your Code Can Fly to Space!• A Robot That Sits Down to Be Safe• Cards That Talk!• Ask Before You Browse0:00 Intro0:36 Your Code Can Fly to Space!1:45 A Robot That Sits Down to Be Safe2:51 Cards That Talk!3:55 Ask Before You Browse4:53 Recap & takeaways

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Sep 28, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Grade K-2 : Kids' code on the space station, a robot that sits down to stay safe, game cards that talk, and a new 'ask first' button for websites!

0:00 5:43

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of TFE TechCheck: K-2nd Grade Tech News?

This episode is 5 minutes long.

When was this TFE TechCheck: K-2nd Grade Tech News episode published?

This episode was published on September 28, 2026.

Can I download this TFE TechCheck: K-2nd Grade Tech News episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!