Etiqueta: STEAM

Using Blockly with K-1st Grade Students

Innovation Starts Early The earlier that students dive into computational thinking and computer science, the more likely they’ll grow into the problem-solvers and innovators of tomorrow. As a teacher, I know that Blockly can seem challenging for young kids, especially since it looks like it requires strong reading skills. But don’t worry—there are so many […]

Spooky STEM Activity Roundup

Fall Coding Activities with Dash No tricks, just treats: invite creativity, collaboration, and coding into your classroom with these spook-tacular activity ideas! Got an idea to share? Post it on social media and tag us @wonderworkshop! Spooky Challenge Cards In these Challenge Cards, students will code solutions to help Dash escape from a scary castle, […]

10 Inspiring Books Celebrating Hispanic Heritage in STEM

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve curated a selection of books that celebrate the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx individuals to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. From real-life trailblazers like astronaut Ellen Ochoa and chemist Mario Molina to fictional characters learning about engineering and embarking on curious adventures, these books […]

Dash’s Obstacle Course: Numbers Game

Program Dash to navigate around the numbers! What You’ll Need Dash Set up Time 10 minutes Supplies Paper or card stock Markers Tape Mission: Dash is a number master! Use Blockly to teach your robot to count forwards, backwards, and everything in between! Setup: Grab your art supplies and create some flash cards with numbers […]

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 […]

10 Inspiring Books Featuring Asian American Pacific Islander STEM Pioneers

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we are presenting a collection of children’s books featuring inspiring AAPI biographies that spotlight trailblazers from various fields such as science, technology, engineering, the arts, and more. Each book aims to educate and motivate young readers by sharing the life stories of individuals who overcame […]

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 […]