Tag: Coding

Make It A Summer of Wonder

Summer is just about here, but that’s no reason for the STEM learning to come to a halt. These activity packets are designed to engage students in critical and creative thinking, all summer long, even if they don’t own a Dash robot. That’s why we’ve included offline activities and summer reading recommendations in addition to […]

Lessons to Explore Eclipses with Dash

Help students understand the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse with this activity with Dash! What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?  A solar eclipse is when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth. This occurs during the day, darkening the sky as the […]

7 WONDER-ful Spring Activities with Dash

Spring into Coding with Dash Give students the opportunity to engage in creative and collaborative projects with this roundup of Spring-themed activities.  Got an idea to share? Post it on social media and tag us @wonderworkshop! Do the Egg Help Challenge!  In this challenge card, students are asked to help Dash collect eggs by programming […]

Printable Blockly Blocks

Use these downloadable PDF’s to create Manipulatable Blocks in English or in any language. Printable Blocks Download Smaller Printable Blocks Download Blank Printable Blocks Download Providing students with physical coding blocks serves as a good introduction and can promote essential skills in collaboration and problem-solving. See how spending a little time with printed Blocks first […]

Bring Design Thinking Principles to Your STEM Program

We’re diving deep into the heart of design thinking and how it can transform your STEM classroom into a hub of innovation and problem-solving.  Design thinking, with its emphasis on empathy, ideation, and experimentation, isn’t just for designers. It’s a mindset that can empower your students to approach problems with a creative lens, develop resilience […]

8 Ways to Fall in Love with Dash (Again!)

Wonder Workshop’s Robots — Programmed With Love Can you feel the love in the air? ’Tis the season! And robots are definitely worthy of love, too. Here are some fun Valentine’s Day activities for your classroom. Turn your STEM efforts into STEAM by trying some of these crafty, “A”rtsy ideas. Open yourself to love: Use cardboard […]

20+ Winter WONDER-ful Activities for Dash

It’s Time for a Holiday Bash There are many ways to reinforce physical coding and applied robotics during this holiday season. You can use these winter wonderland ideas as morning warm-ups or for Friday free time, or you can create rotation stations to tackle them all at once during a classroom celebration. Pick and choose […]

Blockly for Dash – On the Web

With the New Free Tier, Student Profiles Are Available to All Who Set Up a Classroom in Make Wonder (Class Connect). You may have heard that we are rolling out a bunch of new features in what was called Class Connect – so many new features that we’re renaming it Make Wonder! This article explains […]

New Features In the Works at Wonder Workshop

Watch Keynote on Demand At the Opening Keynote of our Spring International STEAM Summit, we were thrilled to have our very own Bryan Miller, Senior Director Global Strategic Outreach, announce several exciting new developments that have been in the works at Wonder Workshop. We have been working hard to bring you new, innovative features that will […]

Celebrate Pi Day With Dash

Pi Day is March 14th! This week, we’re celebrating March 14, Pi Day, with a few activities to help your students understand this beautiful little ratio. Download the printable PDF and let the creative wheels turn! (See what we did there?) Download Printable Another Way to Celebrate! Mission: How many digits of π (pi) can you recite? […]