Tag: STEM

Selecting the Best Robot for Young Learners: Dash vs. Miko 3 Comparison

A good STEM robot does more than introduce kids to technology—it equips them with the critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills they need to succeed in a constantly changing world.  There are plenty of robots on the market, which is fantastic—it means more people are recognizing their value. But with so many options, it can […]

10 Inspiring Books Celebrating Native American Heritage in STEM

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are highlighting children’s and YA books that celebrate the vital contributions of Native American innovators in science, technology, engineering, and math. These stories of resilience and ingenuity showcase how Native leaders in STEM have shaped the past and continue to tackle today’s challenges, inspiring young readers to […]

Program Dash to Draw a Tree

Help Dash Draw the Shape of a Christmas Tree For this activity, you can either use the  Sketch Kit accessory with Dash or you can fashion your own harnass for a magic marker and get drawing. The downloadable PDF includes a link to a video of Dash drawing the tree as well as a Blockly […]

Dash and Launcher Giveaway

Assign a Coding Pathway in Make Wonder and Enter to Win! To shine a spotlight on an exciting feature of Make Wonder, we’re awarding a free Dash + Launcher Accessory to one lucky educator, picked randomly from all who assign a Coding Pathway between Nov. 15 and  December 15, 2024. (Free Tier users, there’s a […]

Using Blockly with K-1st Grade Students

Innovation Starts Early The earlier that students dive into computational thinking and computer science, the more likely they’ll grow into the problem-solvers and innovators of tomorrow. As a teacher, I know that Blockly can seem challenging for young kids, especially since it looks like it requires strong reading skills. But don’t worry—there are so many […]

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 […]

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 […]