Here you will find the resources that compliment the lessons taught during the month.
Songs are a great way to reinforce lessons in a fun, memorable way—by engaging musical and auditory learning styles, they help key ideas stick in children’s minds and support long-term retention well beyond the lesson.
(Verse 1)
Baking cookies, assembling toys
Algorithms guide us, with their poise
Step by step, a recipe to follow
Inputs and outputs, a problem to swallow
(Chorus)
The Algorithm Rhythm, it’s everywhere
In the things we do, and the way we care
Breaking down the complex, into simple steps
Algorithms help us, with their pep
(Verse 2)
Tic-tac-toe, and math problems too
Algorithms show us, what to do
Adaptable and useful, in many situations
Guiding us through, with their calculations
(Bridge)
Simple or complex, algorithms vary
From recipes to programs, they never tarry
Predictability, problem-solving, efficiency
Algorithmic thinking, a key proficiency
(Chorus)
The Algorithm Rhythm, it’s everywhere
In the things we do, and the way we care
Breaking down the complex, into simple steps
Algorithms help us, with their pep
(Verse 3)
Hands-on learning, let’s create
Recipes, instructions, let’s not wait
Games with rules, and sequences too
Coding programs, see what they do
(Bridge)
Consistent results, when followed right
Algorithms guide us, with their light
Valuable skills, in all areas of life
Algorithmic thinking, cuts through the strife
(Chorus)
The Algorithm Rhythm, it’s everywhere
In the things we do, and the way we care
Breaking down the complex, into simple steps
Algorithms help us, with their pep
(Outro)
So embrace the rhythm, of algorithms clear
In problem-solving, they’re always near
Step by step, a path to find
Algorithms, a tool for the mind!
Having your child complete this coloring page right after reading the story helps transition the lesson from imaginative reading to creative expression, turning their thoughts into a vibrant work of art.
Color-In Picture
Movies are a great tool for engaging visual and auditory learners, and when paired with comprehension quizzes, they encourage active viewing—helping children process and retain key concepts rather than just being passively entertained.
How to Train Your Dragon offers a brilliant exploration of algorithmic thinking through Hiccup’s methodical approach to understanding and training dragons.
Through his careful documentation in his notebook and systematic experiments with Toothless, students witness how complex problems can be solved through clear, repeatable steps and careful observation of results.
The film demonstrates algorithmic thinking as Hiccup develops a set of reliable procedures for dragon training – from discovering dragons’ love of grass to understanding the precise tail fin mechanics needed for flight – showing how breaking down challenges into testable steps can lead to breakthrough solutions.
As viewers follow Hiccup’s progression from trial-and-error experiments to developing a comprehensive “algorithm” for dragon training, they learn how systematic approaches can transform seemingly impossible challenges into manageable processes.
Through its thrilling story of a young Viking revolutionizing his society’s approach to dragons, the film shows why algorithmic thinking becomes crucial for solving complex problems that can’t be tackled through brute force alone.
1. How does Hiccup’s notebook demonstrate algorithmic thinking?
a) It contains random drawings
b) It documents step-by-step observations and results
c) It only has pictures of weapons
d) It shows no clear organization
2. What does Hiccup’s approach to understanding the tail fin mechanism demonstrate?
a) Random experimentation
b) Guessing without testing
c) Systematic trial and error with documented results
d) Pure luck
3. How does Hiccup discover the effects of dragon grass?
a) Through careful observation and testing
b) By accident without recording results
c) Someone told him about it
d) He never discovers it
4. What algorithmic process does Hiccup use to earn Toothless’s trust?
a) Forces the dragon to obey
b) Has no clear approach
c) Follows others’ methods
d) Tests and refines specific steps repeatedly
5. How does Hiccup’s dragon training method differ from the traditional Viking approach?
a) It relies on random actions
b) It uses a series of tested, repeatable steps
c) It follows ancient traditions
d) It has no clear structure
6. What role does Hiccup’s prosthetic tail fin design process show about algorithms?
a) Complex problems require systematic iteration
b) Random attempts work best
c) No planning is needed
d) One attempt is enough
7. How does Hiccup’s fish-feeding discovery demonstrate algorithmic thinking?
a) He never feeds the dragon
b) He throws food randomly
c) He tests and documents different approaches
d) He copies others’ methods
8. What does Hiccup’s sharing of dragon training techniques demonstrate?
a) Keeping secrets is best
b) Others can’t learn the steps
c) Algorithms can be taught and repeated
d) Random actions work better
9. How does Hiccup’s flying practice with Toothless show algorithmic process?
a) They immediately succeed
b) They never develop a system
c) They give up after failing
d) They refine their process through structured practice
10. What lesson about algorithms does Hiccup’s ultimate success teach?
a) Following established methods is always best
b) Complex problems require systematic solutions
c) Random attempts solve problems
d) No planning is needed
1. b
2. c
3. a
4. d
5. b
6. a
7. c
8. c
9. d
10. b
While it might sound a little silly or even cheesy, songs are a great way to reinforce business lessons in a fun, memorable way—by tapping into musical and auditory learning styles, they help key concepts stick and support long-term retention in a way that traditional methods often can’t.
Let’s come together now, under the sun
Creating something new, for everyone
I wake up with the morning light
Got my mind on how to make things right
Not just for me but for all of us
Building a world on love and trust
Six different ways to make a change
From products made to skills exchanged
Sharing what you’ve got, month after month
Creating waves from a single drop
It’s not about what you can take
It’s all about what you can make
When people smile because of you
That’s how you know your dreams come true
Make it matter, make it real
Solve a problem people feel
Make it matter, shine your light
Turn someone’s day from dark to bright
Make it matter, raise your voice
Give the people better choice
Make it matter, that’s the way
To change the world a little each day
Watch what people need, get your ideas flowing
Guess which ones might work, that’s how you keep growing
Try it out in the real world, see what you discover Listen to feedback, make it even better
Some want status, some need ease
Some just want their minds at peace
Find the value that you bring
That’s what makes your offering sing
Sometimes you bundle, sometimes you break apart Sometimes you start small with just a tiny part
But every time you listen, every time you learn
That’s how the wheel of progress starts to turn
You’ve got the power to create
To innovate and elevate
Don’t wait for someone else to do
What’s burning in the heart of you
Make it matter, make it real
Solve a problem people feel
Make it matter, shine your light
Turn someone’s day from dark to bright
Make it matter, raise your voice
Give the people better choice
Make it matter, that’s the way
To change the world a little each day
What’s your solution? (Make it matter!)
How will you help? (Make it matter!)
Who will you serve? (Make it matter!)
How will you grow? (Make it matter!)
So dream your dreams and plant your seeds
Find the gap between wants and needs
Test your ideas, don’t be afraid
That’s how the future gets made
Mix and match those different ways
Make lives better, brighter days
The world is waiting for your gift
Your small change might cause a shift
Make it matter, make it real
Make it matter, that’s the deal
Make it matter, shine your light
Make it matter… alright!
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