Gear up for the Wonder League Robotics Competition with Free Missions and Insider Tips
Year 10 of the Wonder League Robotics Competition is Underway! Here’s everything you need to know to round up a team, jump in and compete! This year, teams help Dash travel through different time, solving real-world problems with creative coding solutions. Mission 3 launches on Monday, November 11—there’s still plenty of time to jump into […]
Spooky STEM Activity Roundup
Fall Coding Activities with Dash No tricks, just treats: invite creativity, collaboration, and coding into your classroom with these spook-tacular activity ideas! Got an idea to share? Post it on social media and tag us @wonderworkshop! Spooky Challenge Cards In these Challenge Cards, students will code solutions to help Dash escape from a scary castle, […]
Ideas for Creating a Wonder League Robotics Competition Mat
Buy It, Print It, Make It! It’s time to get those mats ready for the big day so that the teams can dive right in. In order to set the stage for all three missions, your teams will need a 5 x 8 square grid Wonder League mat with the following specifications: sized 150 cm […]
Lessons to Explore Eclipses with Dash
Help students understand the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse with this activity with Dash! What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse? A solar eclipse is when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth. This occurs during the day, darkening the sky as the […]
7 WONDER-ful Spring Activities with Dash
Spring into Coding with Dash Give students the opportunity to engage in creative and collaborative projects with this roundup of Spring-themed activities. Got an idea to share? Post it on social media and tag us @wonderworkshop! Do the Egg Help Challenge! In this challenge card, students are asked to help Dash collect eggs by programming […]
Bring Design Thinking Principles to Your STEM Program
We’re diving deep into the heart of design thinking and how it can transform your STEM classroom into a hub of innovation and problem-solving. Design thinking, with its emphasis on empathy, ideation, and experimentation, isn’t just for designers. It’s a mindset that can empower your students to approach problems with a creative lens, develop resilience […]
10 Inspiring Books Featuring Black STEM Pioneers
To celebrate Black History Month, Wonder Workshop is excited to share this list of books that provide fascinating insights into the lives and accomplishments of African American individuals in a range of scientific and technological fields. These books, written for ages 6-12, are not only informative but also serve as a source of inspiration for […]
20+ Winter WONDER-ful Activities for Dash
It’s Time for a Holiday Bash There are many ways to reinforce physical coding and applied robotics during this holiday season. You can use these winter wonderland ideas as morning warm-ups or for Friday free time, or you can create rotation stations to tackle them all at once during a classroom celebration. Pick and choose […]