Categoria: Classroom Best Practice

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 […]

New Make Wonder Feature: Classroom Codes

We are excited to announce a new feature for the 2024-25 school year – Classroom Codes. Classroom Codes simplify the Blockly login process for students by providing them with a Code that will take them directly to a listing of profiles inside of Blockly that correspond to their specific classroom, rather than all students in […]

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 […]

20+ Actividades de inverno MARAVILHOSAS para o Dash

Está na altura de uma festa de Natal Há muitas formas de reforçar a codificação física e a robótica aplicada durante esta época festiva. Pode utilizar estas ideias para o país das maravilhas do inverno como aquecimento matinal ou para o tempo livre de sexta-feira, ou pode criar estações de rotação para as abordar todas de uma vez durante uma celebração na sala de aula. Escolha [...]

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 […]

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? […]

Earth Day 2022 …

Math Monthly: January

O nosso conjunto anual de actividades na terra das maravilhas do inverno!