Block coding is a great way for kids, teens, and beginners of any ability to learn the foundations of programming.
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What is Block Coding?

Block coding in many ways is an ideal pathway into tech development for kids. Block coding has been a breakthrough in introducing new learners core coding skills in an easy-to-grasp manner. 

Block coding is a great way for kids, teens, and beginners of any ability to learn the foundations of programming.
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What is Block Coding?

Block coding in many ways is an ideal pathway into tech development for kids. Block coding has been a breakthrough in introducing new learners core coding skills in an easy-to-grasp manner. 

Sphero World Championship Season 3 Winners!
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Sphero World Championship Season 3 Winners!

The Sphero World Championship is an annual competition that brings together talented teams from around the world to showcase their skills in programming, problem solving, engineering, and teamwork. After weeks of showcasing their presentations to the Sphero judges the results are in. 
Is Scratch a programming language for beginners? Find out here.
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Is Scratch a Programming Language for Beginners?

Scratch is a free coding language aimed at helping kids learn how to code and be part of a coding community. Here, we answer “is Scratch a programming language for beginners?” and other questions about the exciting resource for the next generation of coders.
It's important to know how to teach your kids cybersecurity basics.
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Cybersecurity for Kids: 5 Best Tips for Teaching the Basics

The topic of internet safety and cybersecurity for kids should be at the core of every parent’s and educator’s mind. For this reason, we’ve prepared the following five tips you can use to teach your kids cybersecurity basics. 

Sphero Blueprint Build is an exciting new offering in engineering kits for kids.
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A Breakthrough in Engineering Kits for Kids & Teens: This is Sphero Blueprint

In this blog, we’ll cover the ins and outs of our latest development, the Blueprint Build Kit and Class Pack, including content and funding that’s available.
Most visual programming interfaces, like in the Sphero Edu app, involve selecting blocks that have different functions and connecting them to make a logical series that controls a process.
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Visual Programming: Everything You Need to Know

Sometimes referred to as “graphic programming”, visual programming is a programming language where people create software using visual elements like flowcharts and diagrams. 
Environmental robotics can play an essential role in solving environmental challenges, either by gathering data or performing physical tasks.
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Environmental Robotics Examples and How They Can Help Our Planet

Here we take a closer look at environmental robotics, a branch of robotics that attempts to solve ecological challenges, and some of the current applications that inspire us at Sphero.
Starting to learn engineering principles and concepts starting from a young age can provide a positive impact on kids' futures.
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Why Study Engineering?

More and more people are choosing to study engineering—and with good reason. Engineering not only provides graduates with important life skills, but it also opens doors to a long-term, lucrative career. 
A girl drives her Sphero BOLT in a pool as part of a STEM Summer Camp activity.
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STEM Summer Camps: Sphero's Ultimate Guide for 2023

Learn why STEM summer camps are important and how you can get started. Let’s dive in and learn more about how you can host a STEM summer camp this year with Sphero robots and littleBits!
Sphero CSForAll Computational Thinking Resources
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Sphero CSForAll Computational Thinking Resources

By teaching kids computational thinking, they learn to think logically and systematically, which can help them in all areas of life, from academics to personal decision-making.
Environmental Engineering nvolves chemistry, biology, mathematics, and other scientific topics, and looking for ways to protect the environment and maintain ecosystems.
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What is Environmental Engineering?

From the first Roman aqueducts to the many industrial recycling plants around the world today, environmental engineering has always been critical to a civilization’s health and well-being.
The Girls in Robotics event at Soaring Heights PK-8 school in Erie, Colorado is a great way to get more female students interested and involved in STEM subjects.
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Girls in Robotics: Cracking the Code to Inspire More Women in STEM

This year marked our first Girls in Robotics event since the pandemic. The Soaring Heights community was very excited to partner with Sphero to bring a memorable experience to our students. 
Cross-Curricular Teaching: Helping Students Make Connections
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Cross-Curricular Teaching: Helping Students Make Connections

Traditional methods of teaching have often focused on the subjects as self-contained disciplines. Kids learn math during math class, science during science class, etc. However, this approach often overlooks the interconnected realities of life after education.