Alden Terrace School

Alden Terrace School’s second grade scholars became arcade game designers and developers during a STEAM program, “Game On,” presented by the Long Island Children’s Museum on April 25. This in-school field trip introduced scholars to video and arcade games, as well as game development.  

After learning about Caine’s Arcade, a cardboard arcade created by 9-year-old Caine Monroy, the second graders were challenged to create their own arcade game. Using cardboard trays, straws, paper cups, marbles, LED lights and paper, the scholars crafted their own games. As they were tasked with only using the supplies given to them, they utilized problem-solving, creativity and innovation to design their games.  

At the conclusion of the outreach program, the scholars excitedly played their new games, which they were able to take home.