Sphero

16 December 2022 / Comments

Description of Resource

Sphero transforms the way kids PK–12 learn with a fun, comprehensive approach to STEAM (that's STEM + Art) and computer science. Our coding robots, design-and-build kits, curriculum, and engaging lessons and activities encourage exploration, imagination, and perseverance. Educators, coders, makers, artists, problem solvers, and curious-minded people everywhere use Sphero's education kits and coding robots to bring effective STEAM learning into the classroom. See why Sphero is the #1 robotics platform used in schools!

We offer coding robots and STEAM (STEM + Art) educational tools that transform the way kids and teens learn, create, and invent through coding, science, engineering, and the arts.

Check out our resources, guides, and activities to take your STEAM and computer science lessons to the next level.

Other Requirements

Different apps are available on different platforms - check website for more information.
Sphero also sells hardware in the form of robots that integrate with their apps.

Keywords

Parent and Teacher Resources

Scratch

JavaScript

Submitted by: Olivia Palid

MakeBlock Education

16 December 2022 / Comments

Description of Resource

Makeblock started with the aim of helping people turn their ideas into real objects. With the power of innovation and technology, Makeblock allows more people to enjoy creating and have fun. Makeblock Company consists of multiple brands, including MakeX, Makeblock, and the newly established Makeblock Education. Each one of these divisions it built on the foundation of affordable hardware, intuitive software, and the desire to educate children around the world.

Our mission is to empower teachers with a continuum of solutions to make Computer Science and STEAM education engaging and accessible to all. Makeblock Education strives to deliver solutions that foster a growth mindset in the next generation of problem solvers by developing 21st century skills in students around the world.

Products include mBlock, a one-stop coding platform tailored to coding education, as well as robots like mTiny Discover, mBot2, Codey Rocky, and more.

Other Requirements

Make Block sells multiple different robots that go with mBlock, such as Codey Rocky and CyberPi. They also have an mTiny robot that can be coded using physical coding blocks, not the computer.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence

Scratch

Submitted by: Olivia Palid

PBS KIDS ScratchJr

14 December 2022 / Comments

Description of Resource

With PBS KIDS ScratchJr, kids can create their own interactive stories and games through programming activities and lessons.

Learn the basics of coding through fun games and activities featuring characters from Wild Kratts, Molly of Denali, Odd Squad, Nature Cat, Arthur, Peg + Cat, and Ready Jet Go! The storytelling possibilities are endless with this creative coding app for children ages 5-8.

Children can express their creativity and make characters move, jump, dance and sing by snapping together colorful programming blocks. This app helps kids learn the foundation of programming and coding concepts in a way that’s fun and easy to learn. As kids play, they’ll learn to solve problems, design projects and express themselves creatively.

With PBS KIDS ScratchJr, young kids can play and practice early school concepts at home.

Teachers and parents can access activities and resources to use alongside the app here: https://pbskids.org/learn/scratchjr/

Other Requirements

iPad: Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.

Keywords

elementary school

Scratch

Parent and Teacher Resources

Submitted by: Olivia Palid