What Should Screen Time Look Like in Today's Classroom?
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What Should Screen Time Look Like in Today's Classroom?

Every teacher's heard it by now: screen time is under the microscope. Districts across the country are setting limits, rethinking devices, and asking hard questions about what's actually happening when students stare at a screen. However, how many minutes students spend on screens is only part of the question.

What Should Screen Time Look Like in Today's Classroom?
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What Should Screen Time Look Like in Today's Classroom?

Every teacher's heard it by now: screen time is under the microscope. Districts across the country are setting limits, rethinking devices, and asking hard questions about what's actually happening when students stare at a screen. However, how many minutes students spend on screens is only part of the question.

From Classroom to Competition: Building a Robotics Pathway
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From Classroom to Competition: Building a Robotics Pathway

Blueprint Robotics is built like a staircase. Every step gives students just enough challenge to grow, without making robotics feel like something only "STEM kids" get to do. Whether you're teaching your first robotics unit or scaling up to an after-school team, there's a clear path from classroom curiosity to competition day.

5 Ways to Make Coding Hands-On and Screen-Free for Young Learners
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5 Ways to Make Coding Hands-On and Screen-Free for Young Learners

Young students learn best when they're moving, building, and problem-solving with their hands, not just watching a screen do the work for them. Hands-on play protects imagination, encourages collaboration, builds focus, and gives kids the chance to make (and fix!) their own mistakes in real time.

Keep Your Classroom Rolling Forward: Everything You Need to Know About the BOLT+ Upgrade Program
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Keep Your Classroom Rolling Forward: Everything You Need to Know About the BOLT+ Upgrade Program

Sphero's BOLT+ Upgrade Program lets you trade in eligible robots and Power Packs for serious savings on our most advanced round robot yet. No need to explain why the plastic looks a little worse for wear, either. Whether your robots are old, scuffed, or completely out of commission, they still count. Let's break down why this program exists, why upgrading is worth it, and exactly how to get it done before the clock runs out.

From Passive to Purposeful: Changing the Way We Use Technology in the Classroom
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From Passive to Purposeful: Changing the Way We Use Technology in the Classroom

Screens have been part of the classroom conversation for years, but lately, the conversation has gotten louder. If you're a teacher, parent, or just someone who cares about how kids learn, you've probably noticed the shift. So what's actually happening? And more importantly, does this mean all screen time is bad? Spoiler alert: not exactly. Let's break down what's changing, why it's happening, and where the real opportunity lies for learning that's hands-on, engaging, and screen-smart.

5 Things to Look for in a Classroom Robotics Solution
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5 Things to Look for in a Classroom Robotics Solution

The right classroom robotics product should help educators bring engineering, coding, and collaboration into the school day without creating extra complexity. So before you invest in a program, here are five things worth looking for, and how Blueprint Robotics checks every box.

Snap + indi: The Ultimate STEM Duo for Early Learners
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Snap + indi: The Ultimate STEM Duo for Early Learners

Early STEM education builds the foundation for every learning concept that follows. The kind of foundation that makes fractions less scary, inspires curiosity about how things work, and subtly prepares them for careers that don't even exist yet. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEM occupations are projected to grow significantly faster than the average for all occupations in the coming decade. Getting students comfortable with computational and engineering thinking is a head start for years to come.

Your 26-27 Season Checklist: How To Get Started With Sphero Competitions
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Your 26-27 Season Checklist: How To Get Started With Sphero Competitions

Another exciting season of Sphero Competitions is here! Whether you're starting fresh or returning for another run, this guide covers everything you need to participate in the 26-27 Season: which program fits your students, what you'll need to get started, how events work, and how to register.

How the Sphero Ecosystem Grows with Your Students
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How the Sphero Ecosystem Grows with Your Students

Bridging the gap from early problem-solving to advanced high school robotics might sound like a massive leap. How do you take a student who is just learning their foundational skills and prepare them for a technical career? It takes more than a single lesson plan or a one-off tech gadget. It takes an intentional, scaffolded pathway.

Celebrating the Sphero Global Challenge Season 6 Winners!
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Celebrating the Sphero Global Challenge Season 6 Winners!

Season 6 of the Sphero Global Challenge was our most exciting adventure yet with 2,300 students making up 500 teams across 12 countries. Congratulations to all who participated and brought their A-game to the field.

Sphero and TEAM Alliance Partner to Transform Robotics Competitions
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Sphero and TEAM Alliance Partner to Transform Robotics Competitions

We are thrilled to announce that Sphero is partnering with TEAM Alliance to present Sphero Robotics Missions™ and Sphero Robotics Competitions™. If you are curious about what this means for your students and how you can get involved, read on. We’re excited to share the uniting philosophy in our collaboration, the benefits of healthy competition, and everything you need to know about the upcoming season.

Introducing Blueprint Robotics™
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Introducing Blueprint Robotics™

Introducing Blueprint Robotics™. This modular ecosystem gives all students a fast track to a working robot. By reducing setup time, students get more time to iterate, problem-solve, and develop real career skills. It’s approachable from the start, scalable by design, and easy to implement in the classroom—no prior experience required.

Kicking Off 2026: Blueprint Snap, Free Lessons, and App Updates
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Kicking Off 2026: Blueprint Snap, Free Lessons, and App Updates

The first quarter of 2026 is officially in the books! Over the past three months, we shipped our newest engineering system, created even more free lessons, and updated our app to make programming smoother than ever. Did you miss any of these updates while you were busy changing lives in the classroom? No worries! We gathered everything you need to know in one place. Let's take a look at what’s new at Sphero for Q1 2026.