A boy sits at his desk in a classroom working on a computer with Sphero BOLT.
At SchoolSphero Team

STEM Education: How to Bring STEM Learning into the Classroom

In today’s quick-to-change world, it’s more important than ever that we prepare students to solve tomorrow’s problems. If we hope to crack the world’s most challenging issues, we need more innovative thinkers, self-driven inventors, and creative problem-solvers in the workplace. The solution is clear: to meet the talent demand, we need to focus on STEM education in school. 
Sphero RVR navigating a tape maze on the floor of a house.
At HomeRichard Perry

Social Distancing STEM Project

When our school closed and we moved learning to online at home, I started looking for a way to sustain cooperative interaction with my students during these times of responsible social distancing.  I landed on remote coding.
Do you know what 21st Century Skills are?  They're vital in shaping your students' futures.
At SchoolAmanda Vaden

What are 21st Century Skills?

Here at Sphero, we talk a lot about 21st Century Skills, and we’re certain you’ve heard A LOT about them. (The phrase has become somewhat of a buzzword.) But what are 21st Century Skills and which are the most important? Well, the short answer is they’re all important, but we’ll dive into each one a bit further here and how to best implement the right activities and curriculum to achieve them as goals.
What is the difference between STEM vs STEAM?
At SchoolSphero Team

STEM vs. STEAM: What's the Difference?

While many teachers and administrators are feeling the pressure to prepare students for emerging careers in science and technology, it’s important to remember that, for many students, the arts are just as important. From creating music to calligraphy, creativity and the arts have a place in almost everyone's daily life. 
Sphero Computer Science Foundations on desk while being used on tablet.
At HomeAmanda Vaden

Getting Started with Sphero Computer Science Foundations

What is CSF and how do you get started? If you’re new to computer science, or a parent who is currently adjusting to teaching their kids from the living room, we’ve got a quick start guide below to help you get rolling and coding in no time.
Sponges and cleaning spray on counter.
At SchoolAmanda Vaden

A Step-by-Step Guide to Cleaning Sphero and littleBits Products

Germs. They're all around us, all the time, so it's good practice to regularly and properly clean and disinfect high-touch and shared items in your classroom. Below is our step-by-step guide on how to get clean your Sphero robots and littleBits.
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.