A father and his two daughters work on a science activity at the kitchen table.
At HomeAmanda Vaden

Family STEM Activities

These days, more and more families with kids are looking for ways to be entertained and stay engaged at home or close to home, all while being able to share fun experiences and make lasting new memories. If you’re a parent reading this blog and are pondering what to do for your next family activity night, consider integrating some of these STEM-based ideas and you may learn something new in the process! 
A father and his two daughters work on a science activity at the kitchen table.
At HomeAmanda Vaden

Family STEM Activities

These days, more and more families with kids are looking for ways to be entertained and stay engaged at home or close to home, all while being able to share fun experiences and make lasting new memories. If you’re a parent reading this blog and are pondering what to do for your next family activity night, consider integrating some of these STEM-based ideas and you may learn something new in the process! 
A woman and a girl sit on the couch looking at a tablet together.
At HomeKelly Gray

Using Screens to Build a Better Toolkit

recent Ipsos Mori survey shows that shared screen time is up 37% year-over-year, though my personal experience would put that number far higher. Needing to find a way to work and parent from home full time has turned this into a necessary tool in my arsenal. Even the woman who wrote the book on screen time is changing her tune.
Sphero's ISTE 2020 Live Calendar of Events
Sphero NewsAmanda Vaden

Sphero's ISTE 2020 Live Calendar of Events

Welcome to Sphero’s calendar of virtual events for ISTE 2020 Live! We hope you plan to join us in our virtual booth this year. We have exciting products, a brand new global competition, and blended learning resources we’re excited to share in 2020. 

A girl and her mom sit at a table working on math problems together.
At HomeSphero Team

A Parent’s Guide to Introducing STEM at Home

Are you interested in introducing STEM activities to your children? By introducing these educational activities at an early age, you can help form foundations for future careers and build up valuable 21st Century Skills. With more children homeschooling or distance learning, STEM at home has become a priority.
A boy drives his Sphero Mini across the kitchen table through obstacles created out of cooking utensils.
At HomeSphero Team

10+ STEM Projects: Our Favorite STEM Activities & Games for Kids in 2021

With the pandemic changing how many students are being educated — including hybrid learning environments becoming the new normal — how can you be sure your remote learners are getting the education they need while learning from home? Enter virtual STEM projects. 
Five Fun, Enriching STEM Gifts for Kids
At HomeSphero Team

Five Fun, Enriching STEM Gifts for Kids

Looking for the perfect STEM gift for your special kid? We’ve got you covered with our fun, hands-on educational robots and STEM kits so that you can give the gift of learning all year-round.

9 Recess Games for Social Distancing with Sphero
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9 Recess Games for Social Distancing with Sphero

If your child is new to hybrid learning due to the pandemic, there is one simple (but necessary) educational program that could be lost while learning from home: recess.
A girl works on building her invention on Sphero RVR on a tablewith other students working in the background.
At SchoolAmanda Vaden

Computer Science for Kids in the Classroom: 7 Misconceptions on Getting Started

Whether you’re a computer science teacher or a teacher who is looking to implement a computer science program in your school, we have several tips and ideas to help you build a strong case for computer science for kids in your classroom.
A girl in a purple sweatshirt sits at her desk coding her Sphero BOLT on a tablet.
At SchoolAmanda Vaden

Sphero’s Guide to STEM Education Funding

If you’re an educator interested in starting a STEM education program at your school, you may find yourself wondering where and how to get funding for it. When it comes to incorporating STEM into the classroom, support can come from a surprising number of sources -- and sometimes, all you have to do is ask. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of resources to help drive innovative tech adoption in your classroom.
A high school aged boy in a yellow shirt sits at a desk working on a computer.
At HomeSphero Team

How to Create a Successful Hybrid Learning Environment: 4 Questions Every Teacher Needs to Answer

As a teacher, your students’ hybrid classroom learning environment is essential for their educational success. From classroom design to the structure of your curriculum, there are many factors for educators to consider when creating comprehensive in-person and virtual learning spaces.
A girl in a mask lies on the floor of her classroom measuring distanced with a yard stick while programming her Sphero BOLT on a laptop.
At SchoolSphero Team

Six New Socially-Distanced Activities for Sphero Robots and littleBits STEM Kits

Are you teaching in a socially-distanced environment? If so, look no further than this roundup blog new all new activities to teach with Sphero robots and littleBits STEM kits in a socially distant classroom. 
A person snaps together pink and green littleBits at a white table with a getting started guide nearyby.
At HomeAmanda Vaden

4 STEM Kits and Educational Tools for Hybrid and Virtual Learning

With schools worldwide now back in session, either in-person, hybrid or virtual, parents and educators alike are looking for ways to implement high-quality STEM learning in a safe and effective way. That’s why we’ve created four new at-home learning kits that are designed for parents to help teach coding at home and for educators to facilitate STEAM lessons in a remote or hybrid learning environment. 
The new Sphero Mini Golf in its packaging and sitting on green turf.
At HomeAmanda Vaden

Meet Sphero Mini Golf

Now available! 

The new Sphero Mini Golf packs a ton of tech and fun into its golf-ball sized frame. Equipped with a gyroscope, accelerometer, and colorful LED lights, this robot is much more advanced than any other ball found on the links -- or in the living room.