Kids learn social emotional skills in early childhood with educational tools like programmable robots for kids.
At SchoolBrandy New

Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood

Social and emotional development is an essential step in every child’s education and growth. This ongoing process is all about developing the abilities necessary to understand and manage emotions, allowing children to communicate, learn, and navigate the world effectively.
Kids learn social emotional skills in early childhood with educational tools like programmable robots for kids.
At SchoolBrandy New

Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood

Social and emotional development is an essential step in every child’s education and growth. This ongoing process is all about developing the abilities necessary to understand and manage emotions, allowing children to communicate, learn, and navigate the world effectively.
The Sphero Global Challenge Robotics Competition Season Two registration is now open.
At SchoolAmanda Vaden

It’s Time For Our Next Robotics Competition: Sphero Global Challenge Season 2

Coming off the heels of a successful inaugural season of the Sphero Global Challenge, we’re excited to announce that registration for Season Two is now open. We’re back with a new year of challenges, a fun new theme, and new robots to take your students’ learning further with Sphero! 
Algorithms are all around us in the real world, like traffic lights, and how they work.
At SchoolSphero Team

6 Examples of Algorithms In Everyday Life

Algorithms and computational thinking are so important for young learners because they teach kids how to solve problems and develop step-by-step processes, both at school and outside the classroom. 
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. 
A man holds two pink Sphero Minis in his hands.
Sphero NewsKamrey Mantz

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.
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
At SchoolSphero Team

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.
At SchoolSphero Team

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.