Group of students working together on littleBits products.
Sphero Team

Make Kindness Matter & Create Community Through Code

Join us in celebrating World Kindness Day this week and encourage kind behavior all year long with some of the resources we're sharing, including a full case study sharing how one local technology company and elementary school made kindness a cornerstone of their partnership.
Group of students working together on littleBits products.
Sphero Team

Make Kindness Matter & Create Community Through Code

Join us in celebrating World Kindness Day this week and encourage kind behavior all year long with some of the resources we're sharing, including a full case study sharing how one local technology company and elementary school made kindness a cornerstone of their partnership.
Sphero BOLT and code map paired with activity cards image.
At SchoolAmanda Vaden

Sphero BOLT + Code Mat – the Perfect Pair for Play-Based STEAM Learning

Peanut butter and jelly. Bacon and Eggs. Romeo and Juliet. These are some of the most notorious love stories ever told. But here at Sphero, we believe there is no greater love than the love for STEAM learning and education.
BOLT on desk in classroom with teacher in the background.
Amanda Vaden

Sphero Q&A: Chrome OS Update

Google has started releasing Chrome OS version 78 to eligible Chromebooks. While this version does have a number of great new features, we have also found that there is an incompatibility with the Sphero Edu app. With Chrome OS 78, some Sphero robots will no longer connect successfully. We recommend withholding from this OS update if compatibility with BOLT and Mini is vital.
Educator Starter Kit activity.
Amanda Vaden

littleBits Open-And-Go Intro Kit Makes STEAM Learning Easy!

This open-and-go introductory kit is designed for K-12 educators looking to explore a flexible, yet powerful STEAM classroom solution. The Kit includes a unique sample set of Bits and materials to create simple inventions and test out a lesson or two with a small group of students right out of the box. No prior STEAM experience required! 
BOLT on desk in classroom with teacher in the background.
Amanda Vaden

Update: Sphero Edu 5.3.1 for Chrome OS version 78

Sphero BOLT now connects to Chromebooks with Chrome OS version 78.

We appreciate your patience while we worked through the connectivity issues experienced over the past couple of weeks. There is an update to the Sphero Edu app, as outlined below.

STEM literacy image.
Sphero Team

Engaging Ways to Build Literacy Skills in Middle School

Check it out, we’ve got more to offer for the ELA classroom! Are you a middle school educator looking to engage your adolescent learners in practicing literacy skills such as identifying symbolism, writing informative essays, describing critical character traits, and developing deeper vocabulary? Well, say hello to the new littleBits ELA Middle School Unit developed by Ellie Werner at littleBits! 
Make A Difference Day logo.
Sphero Team

Inspire Students to Make a Difference!

In recognition of United Nations Day, October 24, and Make A Difference Day, October 26, we’re encouraging inventors everywhere to do some good in the world!  
Students posing for picture with NASA astronaut.
Sphero Team

Guest Blog: The Lunar Lunatics’ Mission to the Moon

How my Students became the Teacher at the Sphero Robotics Mission

The school year was coming to an end and like all teachers, I was searching for end-of-the-year enrichment activities that will keep my students engaged and provide valuable learning experiences. So, I turned to my favorite social media platform and one of the best sources for professional development, Twitter! And there it was, a tweet from Sphero that read, “Register now through April 12 for our first-ever robotics mission!” This information could not have come at a better time. I sponsored a few coding and robotics clubs for K-5, so this competition aligned well with my experience.

Student creating literature based STEM art activity.
Sphero Team

Add Hands-on STEAM Learning to English Class!

n your ELA classroom, would you like to build interest in reading and give your learners new ways to learn vocabulary, expand comprehension, and improve their writing and speaking skills? Do all this and more with the new littleBits ELA Unit developed by Ellie Werner at littleBits! Increasingly, teachers are adding hands-on STEAM activities to their ELA classroom. Students, including reluctant readers, may be more eager to participate in learning ELA concepts through captivating, STEM-based learning experiences that increase critical thinking skills and comprehension. 
Teacher using littleBits to teach empathy to kid.
Sphero Team

Teach Empathy Through Science

Students take joy in sharing inventions that do something. Adding movement and motion helps bring their inventions to life and can even help someone else.
Student presenting his design thinking project in front of other kids.
Sphero Team

Open-Ended Design Challenges Engage All Students

The Hudson Montessori School in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a K-6 school focused on engaging students in their own learning through real-world connections. The school's STEAM lab is an integral piece of the puzzle, offering students a wide range of tools and materials to bring classroom projects to life. 
Drawing of different kind of eyes.
Sphero Team

Top 3 STEAM & Coding Resources for Back-to-School Survival

We rounded up our top tools for STEAM and coding classroom planning just in time for back-to-school. These online resources will extend creativity and problem-solving while equipping you with the know-how to keep students engaged and learning. Break out the Bits!
Computer Science Foundations and BOLT on desk.
Sphero Team

Computer Science for the STEAM Age

Introducing Computer Science Foundations by Sphero

Last week, we introduced Computer Science Foundations, a standards-aligned curriculum that combines computer science with STEAM principles to deliver a wholly unique classroom resource. The courses are designed to work with Sphero BOLT, but also work with our SPRK+ and Mini robots.