You know how much we love coding robots! They present an easy and fun ways for kids to learn the fundamentals of programming. And some are even geared for younger children! Even your 5-year-old can begin exploring and developing their STEM skills. Our favorite programmable bot for young learners? Meet Botley. This guide serves to...
The Spider Robots are coming. When it is time to introduce your students to Robotics, the Spider Robot is a great option. It is an inexpensive way to introduce the building blocks of robotics. I have used this Robot in my STEM classes for over five years. When I first started using it, my goal was...
While there are countless apps, computer programs, or coding robots to help your children learn to code, screen-free time is important. And you better believe you can learn basic principles of programming without sitting in front of a screen! These 10 screen-free coding activities help your children or students learn patterns and syntax that are...
Teaching your kids how to code when you don't know how to code yourself can seem intimidating. Luckily, there are coding robots for kids. Even if you don't know anything about coding yourself, your kids can learn the fundamentals of programing with these codeable robots. And the best part? Coding robots make learning to code...
Are you trying to decide which programmable bot to purchase? You're in the right place! Sphero & Cozmo are both programmable robotic toys. Your kids write the code, and the bots will follow along. But which one do you buy? Sure, you could get both (after all, both are great!), but as far as toys go, they...
The possibilities to teach programming with a Sphero in the classroom are endless! If you already have a Sphero and are using the Sphero Edu, this is something you know well. In the home screen of the app, Sphero recommends activities and gives you the most recent news. If you are considering buying Spheros for you...
Raspberry Pi Projects - An Introduction to Hardware & Programming for Kids This is a guide and outline for parents thinking to buy a Raspberyy Pi kit, but aren't sure what kind of projects you can do with it (or even what it is!) Let's get started! A Raspberry Pi is an affordable and relatively easy way to...
Looking for inspiration for Computer Science Educaiton Week? We've got you covered with fun, creative ideas to include in your next CSED week. What is Computer Science Education Week? Computer Science Education Week (CSEDweek.org) is a national movement to focus on Computer Science in schools K-12 to inspire an interest in Computer Science education and careers. Computer Science...