Sphero Blog
What is Computational Thinking? A Guide to Computational Thinking, Algorithms, and Pattern Recognition
If you’re new to the concept of computational thinking, this blog will further break down exactly what it is, why it’s an important skill to start developing at an early age, and how educators can encourage it in the classroom and at home.
How to Teach Kids to Code, Even Without a Computer
Knowledge of computer science and programming will become crucial in most future careers. This justifies why more than 90% of U.S parents want their children to be taught computer science, and 40% of schools have already included programming topics in their education curriculum.
What is Sphero? The Who, What, and Why.
Sphero, the industry leader in edtech programmable robots, standards-aligned computer science curriculum, and STEAM-based educational tools, was founded in 2010 in Boulder, Colorado, and has since grown to reach over 40,000 educators, 20,000 education institutions, and millions of students around the world.
Season 1 Winners of the Sphero World Championship
Our inaugural season of the annual Sphero Global Challenge robotics competition was a resounding success as 74 teams from eight countries competed in three unique STEM events. In the end, 15 teams made it to the finals to compete in the Sphero World Championship to present their designs and inventions to our “e-STEAM-ed” panelist of judges.
Waterproof Sphero Robots for Summer Fun
In this guide, we cover which Sphero robots are waterproof and which are not. Let’s dive in so you can make a splash with Sphero this summer.
Meet indi, the First Sphero Robot for Early Learners
Problem-solving, or the ability to think critically to overcome a challenge, is not only an important educational lesson, but a vital life skill that is ideal to teach kids early in their childhood development. That's why we created indi!
4 Ways To Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
This year, Teacher Appreciation Week is from May 3rd until May 7th. Now is the time to find ways to say thank you to the teachers in your life who shape the lives of our future. This guide covers Teacher Appreciation Week ideas and the importance of showing gratitude.
Webinar: STEM & Computer Science Funding Options
In this 45 minute webinar, we’ll learn about the types of STEM funding available and how to get it. Watch it today!
STEM Educational Resources for Every Age
Here are some of Sphero’s best educational resources for STEM learning, suitable for each age and grade level.
Your Guide to Different Types of Coding Languages
With hundreds of coding languages in existence, it can feel overwhelming to break into the world of computer programming or introduce these concepts to students. Here is breakdown of the various types of coding languages.
Sphero's Guide to the Ultimate STEM Summer Camp
We asked Kendra Werner, Sphero’s Education Program Manager, about why she believes 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 and littleBits!
You’ll Never Guess The Inventors of These 5 Inventions!
We consulted our community of educators, Sphero Heroes, to help tell the stories of these modern innovators and why they’re worth learning about — here’s what they had to say.
