Glow-in-the-Dark Morse Code Bracelet & Keychain Kit – A Fun STEAM Activity!

Unlock the world of secret codes with our Glow-in-the-Dark Morse Code Bracelet & Keychain Kit! Kids love creating secret message bracelets and DIY Morse code jewelry, making this kit a perfect blend of fun and learning. Morse code, an internationally recognized system of dots and dashes, has been used for centuries in communication and coding. With this hands-on coding activity, kids in grades 2-8 can practice coding and decoding skills while designing their own glow-in-the-dark bracelet or keychain.

Perfect for STEM gifts for kids, homeschool STEAM activities, classroom projects, and summer camps, this kit makes learning Morse code for kids exciting and interactive. What will your secret message bracelet say?

Morse Code - Glow Bracelet or Keychain

$3.00

Quantity

Grades 2-8
Glow-in-the-Dark-Beads - Dots

Glow-in-the-Dark-Beads - Dashes

Spacer beads

String

Clear beads

Bracelet closure

Morse Code

Video - step by step assembly instructions

Printable - step by step assembly instructions

Printable - activity plan and challenge sheet
This STEAM kit for kids blends science, math, and art to teach the basics of Morse code and coding through jewelry making. The included printable activity plan covers:

What is Morse Code? – Learn how dots and dashes create secret messages.

The Big Idea: What is a Telegraph Machine? – Discover how early technology used circuits and electrical signals for communication.

Who was Samuel Morse? – Explore the inventor behind Morse code and the telegraph.

Key Concepts:

Circuit – How electricity flows in communication devices.

Coded & Decoded – Turning words into Morse code and back.

Morse Code – A system of dots and dashes for messaging.

Operator Key – A tool used to send Morse code signals.

Telegraph – One of the first long-distance communication technologies.

This hands-on coding activity makes learning Morse code for kids fun and interactive!
STEAM Subjects Covered:

Science – Explore circuits, signals, and communication technology.

Math – Recognize patterns, sequencing, and symbol-based coding.

Art – Design a custom Morse code bracelet or keychain.

Skills Learned:

Coding & Decoding – A hands-on introduction to coding concepts, great for future programmers.

Logical Reasoning – Strengthen problem-solving and pattern recognition.

This science, math, and art kit makes learning both creative and interactive!
Books:

Samuel Morse, That's Who!: The Story of the Telegraph and Morse Code

The Alphabet: Little Curious Minds

Jackrabbit McCabe and the Electric Telegraph

Fun with Morse Code Rhythms for Piano

Online Reading:

How Samuel Morse Got His Big Idea by Smithsonian Magazine

Free Activity Links:

Morse Code Messaging by Education.com

Morse Code Challenge by the National Army Museum

Morse Code by Crypto Museum

Telegraph Machine and Printer by JK Brickworks

LEGO Secret Coding by Cincinnati Museum Center

Video:

Morse Code Explained by Staten Island Children’s Museum

Morse Code Video by Learning From Home

Invention Of Morse Code by Peekaboo Kids
Morse Code - Glow Bracelet or Keychain FAQs:

1. How do you teach Morse code to kids?
A fun way to teach Morse code for kids is through hands-on activities like making a Morse code bracelet or keychain. Kids can encode and decode messages using beads, flashlights, or tapping patterns, helping them understand early communication technology and coding concepts.

2. What is Morse code, and how does it work?
Morse code is a system of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals) used to represent letters and numbers. It was invented by Samuel Morse and played a key role in early communication before telephones and the internet.

3. Why is learning Morse code important?
Learning Morse code helps develop pattern recognition, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills—which are essential for coding and programming. It also introduces kids to historical communication methods and real-world applications like radio communication and emergency signaling.

4. How does Morse code relate to coding and computer science?
Morse code is an early example of binary coding, similar to how computers use 1s and 0s to store and process information. Teaching kids to code and decode messages builds foundational skills for learning programming languages.

5. What are some fun Morse code activities for kids?
Some engaging Morse code activities include:

Making Morse code bracelets or keychains (like our Glow-in-the-Dark Morse Code Kit!)

Sending secret messages using flashlights or tapping patterns

Creating Morse code scavenger hunts

Writing names in Morse code with beads or Legos

6. What age group is this Morse code kit for?
This STEAM kit is designed for grades 2-8, making it a great STEM activity for elementary and middle school students.

7. How does this kit teach Morse code?
Kids learn coding and decoding skills by using glow-in-the-dark beads to create a bracelet or keychain with a secret message in Morse code.

8. What STEAM subjects does this kit cover?
This kit incorporates science (circuits & signals), math (patterns & coding), and art (jewelry design), making it a well-rounded STEAM activity.

9. What materials are included in the kit?
The kit includes glow-in-the-dark beads (dots & dashes), spacer beads, string, closures, Morse code reference materials, and step-by-step video & printable instructions.

10. Is this a good STEM gift for kids?
Yes! This hands-on STEM kit is perfect for gifts, classroom activities, homeschool learning, and science camps.

11. Does this kit require any special tools?
No special tools are needed! Everything required to make a Morse code bracelet or keychain is included in the kit.

12. How does this kit connect to real-world learning?
Students explore early communication technology, learn about Samuel Morse and the telegraph, and see how coding is used in modern technology.