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, […]
10 Inspiring Books Celebrating Hispanic Heritage in STEM
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve curated a selection of books that celebrate the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx individuals to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. From real-life trailblazers like astronaut Ellen Ochoa and chemist Mario Molina to fictional characters learning about engineering and embarking on curious adventures, these books […]
New Make Wonder Feature: Classroom Codes
We are excited to announce a new feature for the 2024-25 school year – Classroom Codes. Classroom Codes simplify the Blockly login process for students by providing them with a Code that will take them directly to a listing of profiles inside of Blockly that correspond to their specific classroom, rather than all students in […]
Dash’s Obstacle Course: Numbers Game
Program Dash to navigate around the numbers! What You’ll Need Dash Set up Time 10 minutes Supplies Paper or card stock Markers Tape Mission: Dash is a number master! Use Blockly to teach your robot to count forwards, backwards, and everything in between! Setup: Grab your art supplies and create some flash cards with numbers […]
Make It A Summer of Wonder
Summer is just about here, but that’s no reason for the STEM learning to come to a halt. These activity packets are designed to engage students in critical and creative thinking, all summer long, even if they don’t own a Dash robot. That’s why we’ve included offline activities and summer reading recommendations in addition to […]
10 Inspiring Books Featuring Asian American Pacific Islander STEM Pioneers
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we are presenting a collection of children’s books featuring inspiring AAPI biographies that spotlight trailblazers from various fields such as science, technology, engineering, the arts, and more. Each book aims to educate and motivate young readers by sharing the life stories of individuals who overcame […]
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 […]
Printable Blockly Blocks
Use these downloadable PDF’s to create Manipulatable Blocks in English or in any language. Printable Blocks Download Smaller Printable Blocks Download Blank Printable Blocks Download Providing students with physical coding blocks serves as a good introduction and can promote essential skills in collaboration and problem-solving. See how spending a little time with printed Blocks first […]
10 Inspiring Books Featuring Female STEM Pioneers
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re casting a spotlight on 10 inspiring female pioneers who broke barriers and laid the groundwork for future generations of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These narratives, rich in perseverance, intellect, and the relentless pursuit of discovery, not only educate but inspire while showcasing the indelible impact […]