A teenage boy programs his Sphero BOLT on his laptop at his desk at home.
At SchoolKamrey Mantz

How to Get Started Programming with Your Sphero BOLT

You got your Sphero BOLT, you’ve downloaded the Sphero Edu app and taken it for a spin, now what? In this blog, we’ll cover the basics of programming with Sphero BOLT and how to level up your knowledge along the way. 
Students practice computational thinking skills with Sphero robots in school.
At SchoolSphero Team

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
At HomeAngela Stone

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. 
Sphero Global Challenge Robotics Competition for Kids Season 1 Winners
At SchoolAmanda Vaden

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.
Sphero BOLT is waterproof and can be used in a pool for summer STEAM fun!
At HomeKamrey Mantz

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.
Four young kids program and play with Sphero indi in their classroom.
At SchoolAmanda Vaden

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!
Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas: 4 Ways To Celebrate in 2021
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Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas: 4 Ways To Celebrate in 2021

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.
Students work on building Sphero robots in the makerspace at their school.
At SchoolAmanda Vaden

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!
A person's hands type on a lap top indicating types of coding languages.
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6 Important Coding Languages for STEM Students

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. 
An industrial robot packs boxes in a warehouse.
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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.

Two girls work together on a laptop; Javascript text is on the chalkboard behind them.
At HomeSphero Team

How to improve critical thinking in kids?

We live in a world powered by technology and information. The abundance of information floating around can make it difficult to discern between true and false. This is where critical thinking for kids comes into the picture. You can start planting the seeds of critical thinking at an early age.
A man holds a small sign that reads "Don't be afraid to fail."
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Why Failing is Important in Education

Risk-taking, leaping, trying again, and failing are part of our genetic material. Without it, humans would not have inhabited every corner of this planet. Oftentimes we can see failure, particularly in exams, as negative — one of the worst things we can allow students to experience. But what if we allow students to fail in a safe space and make learning a personal endeavor?