Fun with Dash and Dot! These Dash and Dot Task Cards can be used in an elementary library, STEM class, or as a classroom activity/center. This pack includes: 19 Dash and Dot Task Cards at varying levels of coding ability 1 Dash and Dot Directions sign
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***THIS LESSON HAS BEEN UPDATED. THE DICE ARE NOW MATS TO PRINT AND USE WITH ACTUAL DICE. SEE THE END OF THE POST FOR THE RESOURCES*** Today was my first full day of exploring Dash and Dot the Wonder Workshop robots with my students in grades K-5. It was a...
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STEM has become easier to explore in the classroom thanks to makerspaces and Genius Hour–more and more kids are learning how to engineer, create, and experiment with new technology and engineering. However, one aspect of STEM can be a little more daunting for teachers to incorporate, and that’s coding and robotics. Coding is fast becoming … Continued
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As part of my work as a primary teacher, I am also involved in the development of computer science at school. Also, I… by greenvago
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***THIS LESSON HAS BEEN UPDATED. THE DICE ARE NOW MATS TO PRINT AND USE WITH ACTUAL DICE. SEE THE END OF THE POST FOR THE RESOURCES*** Today was my first full day of exploring Dash and Dot the Wonder Workshop robots with my students in grades K-5. It was a...
Für erste Programmierkenntnisse Dash zeigt Kindern ab 6 Jahren die bunte und spannende Welt der Robotik. Kreativ und interaktiv entdecken Kinder das Abc des Programmierens. Der kleine Lernroboter singt, tanzt, reagiert auf Stimmen und Hindernisse. Dash ist vollständig geladen und direkt startbereit. Je nach Alters- und Wissensstufe kann Dash mit 5 verschiedenen Apps programmiert werden. Ohne Vorkenntnisse, umständliche Anleitungen oder jegliche Konstruktion – nach dem Öffnen der Verpackung sind Sie und Ihre Kinder mitten in der Welt der Robotik! So wird Dash programmiert – Dash-Apps für jede Altersstufe und jedes Lernniveau: „Wonder“: Mit einfacher, visueller Programmiersprache erstellen Kinder mit Bildern Ihren ersten Programmiercode. „Path“: Kinder zeichnen einen Weg für den Dash. Dieser fährt den gezeichneten Weg in Ihrer Einrichtung nach. „Xylo“: Hier wird es musikalisch. Schritt für Schritt und vor allem spielerisch gehen Kinder mit dieser App auf erste Algorithmen, Befehlsfolgen und Schleifen zu. „Blockly“: Diese App beginnt nun bereits mit einem fortgeschrittenerem Programmierkonzept. Erste Projekte und Aufgaben werden mit dem Dash gelöst. „GO“: Lichter, Sounds, Sensoren und Bewegungen werden einzeln durch Programmierung angesprochen. Alle Apps stehen Ihnen kostenlos im App Store oder im Google Play Store zur Verfügung. So wertvoll ist die Beschäftigung mit Dash: erste Programmierkenntnisse werden entdeckt und gelernt abstraktes Denken wird gefördert kreatives Problemlösen und Logik sind während des Programmierungsprozesses gefragt das gemeinsame Bearbeiten und Lösen von Aufgaben sorgt für eine starke Gemeinschaft in der Gruppe Technische Details: Maße (H x B x T): 16,1 x 17 x 18,2 cm Gewicht: 1,36 kg 3 Mikrofone, 1 Lautsprecher Licht: weiße LEDs, RGB-LEDs Sender: 4 IRs Abstandssensoren: 3 (12-Inch-Reichweite) Robotererkennungsempfänger: 2 IRs Akku: eingebaute wiederaufladbare Lithium-Ionen-Batterien Laufzeit: bis zu 3 Stunden/30 Tage Stand-by-Zeit Verbindung: Bluetooth Smart 4/LE
Teach kids how to program with Dash, Cue, and Dot – award-winning robots that make coding fun using apps on iPads, iPhones, Android devices, and Laptops.
"Hey, Mistew Dicken." "Yes?" "Can I dwive that wobot?!" The smallest and youngest little boy (usually unengaged, and without a single care in the world) in my kindergarten class was beyond excited. I had just introduced my kids to Dash & Dot, Wonder Workshop's pair of blue and orange robots, designed to help teach young kids the concepts of coding. I showed them a YouTube video to announce that we would be getting a pair of the robots for our classroom. Clearly, the video had created a buzz of excitement, as very few (if any) of my students had seen a robot before, in the flesh...er...metal? Gears? Whatever. I had read about these robots while looking through Twitter, and then Googled them and read some more. New to the education scene, the robots were getting good reviews among educators who were incorporating coding into their classrooms. I knew that I could not fund the project, and I knew that the school could not fund the project, so I decided to try out DonorsChoose.org. It was Saturday, and I filled out the required information on the website, wrote the essay, answered some questions, and selected the items that I wanted. By Sunday night, they had posted my project, titled, Dash & Dot Are the Secret to Kindergarten Coding. By Monday afternoon my project was fully funded (thanks to two generous donors). That evening I answered a few questions to confirm the materials list, and the following day the items were ordered and shipped from the seller (Amazon.com). It was then that I showed the kids the video, and mentioned that they would arrive in a couple of weeks. They arrived on Thursday (two days later). Dash (L) & Dot (R) with control panel. We unpacked the boxes together (about an hour before the end of the day), and we set up the robots and drove Dash around (they are controlled by apps on an iPad). Their excitement was uncontainable. If you know anything about kindergarteners and uncontainable excitement, then you can imagine what the end of my day was like. Here are some things that kindergarteners do when they are so excited that they can't contain it anymore: run in circles, yell (for no reason), wrestle each other (mainly the boys), jump up and down, and laugh maniacally. It was like watching an episode of Oprah where she's passing out her favorite things. I knew that I had to direct their energy, and came up with a plan to introduce the robots' controls on Friday. I simply printed our weekly sight words on hearts (it was our Valentine's Day Party Day, after all) and put them on the floor in different locations. The directions were simple: start in one spot, drive Dash to the sight word that I tell you (they had to recognize/read the word on the heart), make him do a trick, and then drive him back to the starting point. Each student in the small group would get a turn. Easy. It was a smashing success. Everyone got a chance to drive the robot, and practice their sight words. Every child left this station beaming and chatting excitedly to their friends. Now, for more (and more challenging) ideas... So easy, a child can do it...literally. Notes from Dash & Dot: Day 1 - Each student got a total of, maybe, two minutes with the robot. Within that two minutes, nearly all of them were able to drive the robot (with a purpose) quite smoothly. That's how user-friendly the controls are. - My friend from the beginning of this post was easily the most engaged he has been all year. In fact, they probably all were. - The app that we used to control Dash is Level 1 of 3. As you go up a level, the controls get closer and closer to actual coding. - I noticed that one of my girls, who never answers questions (she has speech issues and struggles with her confidence because of it), was very excited and very confident while using the robot. Not only could she read the sight word that she was given, but she drove the robot effortlessly, giggling the whole time (see the video). If using these robots is a way to give a voice to a child in my room...wow. - During our little game, I found that some of the kids who didn't know the sight words before must have been acting. With the iPad in their hands, controlling Dash, they were able to find the sight words, no problem. It was not coincidence, or an accident. They found the word immediately, and then drove him to it. What an amazing experience! DonorsChoose was on top of every aspect of this project, and contacted me throughout the entire process with updates. They made it quick, easy and painless. I will definitely be working with them in the future, and would suggest that any teachers who need funding for a project (or who have a dream project for their classroom) work with them as well. Also, Wonder Workshop, the company that created Dash & Dot, has reached out to me, and informed me that they email teachers curriculum and ideas for the robots, as well as updates. What a great addition to an already great product! I love it when a product that I love comes with amazing customer service. Anybody looking for an engaging way to bring coding into the classroom should check these robots out. Great product...and we've only scratched the surface.
We asked our kids of different ages to create their own coding projects using the Dot and Dash robots, and wow! Take a look at the creativity.
We asked our kids of different ages to create their own coding projects using the Dot and Dash robots, and wow! Take a look at the creativity.
Around and Around We Go! I love a good challenge and this week I gave my 2nd graders a new Dash challenge called Around and Around We Go! I placed an x inside our tape squares and a rectangle in the middle. Their first task was to code Dash around...
We had some pretty special friends join us in our home for Christmas. Their names are Dash and Dot and they are programmable robots for kids created by the Wonder Workshop (I received free product and
"Hey, Mistew Dicken." "Yes?" "Can I dwive that wobot?!" The smallest and youngest little boy (usually unengaged, and without a single care in the world) in my kindergarten class was beyond excited. I had just introduced my kids to Dash & Dot, Wonder Workshop's pair of blue and orange robots, designed to help teach young kids the concepts of coding. I showed them a YouTube video to announce that we would be getting a pair of the robots for our classroom. Clearly, the video had created a buzz of excitement, as very few (if any) of my students had seen a robot before, in the flesh...er...metal? Gears? Whatever. I had read about these robots while looking through Twitter, and then Googled them and read some more. New to the education scene, the robots were getting good reviews among educators who were incorporating coding into their classrooms. I knew that I could not fund the project, and I knew that the school could not fund the project, so I decided to try out DonorsChoose.org. It was Saturday, and I filled out the required information on the website, wrote the essay, answered some questions, and selected the items that I wanted. By Sunday night, they had posted my project, titled, Dash & Dot Are the Secret to Kindergarten Coding. By Monday afternoon my project was fully funded (thanks to two generous donors). That evening I answered a few questions to confirm the materials list, and the following day the items were ordered and shipped from the seller (Amazon.com). It was then that I showed the kids the video, and mentioned that they would arrive in a couple of weeks. They arrived on Thursday (two days later). Dash (L) & Dot (R) with control panel. We unpacked the boxes together (about an hour before the end of the day), and we set up the robots and drove Dash around (they are controlled by apps on an iPad). Their excitement was uncontainable. If you know anything about kindergarteners and uncontainable excitement, then you can imagine what the end of my day was like. Here are some things that kindergarteners do when they are so excited that they can't contain it anymore: run in circles, yell (for no reason), wrestle each other (mainly the boys), jump up and down, and laugh maniacally. It was like watching an episode of Oprah where she's passing out her favorite things. I knew that I had to direct their energy, and came up with a plan to introduce the robots' controls on Friday. I simply printed our weekly sight words on hearts (it was our Valentine's Day Party Day, after all) and put them on the floor in different locations. The directions were simple: start in one spot, drive Dash to the sight word that I tell you (they had to recognize/read the word on the heart), make him do a trick, and then drive him back to the starting point. Each student in the small group would get a turn. Easy. It was a smashing success. Everyone got a chance to drive the robot, and practice their sight words. Every child left this station beaming and chatting excitedly to their friends. Now, for more (and more challenging) ideas... So easy, a child can do it...literally. Notes from Dash & Dot: Day 1 - Each student got a total of, maybe, two minutes with the robot. Within that two minutes, nearly all of them were able to drive the robot (with a purpose) quite smoothly. That's how user-friendly the controls are. - My friend from the beginning of this post was easily the most engaged he has been all year. In fact, they probably all were. - The app that we used to control Dash is Level 1 of 3. As you go up a level, the controls get closer and closer to actual coding. - I noticed that one of my girls, who never answers questions (she has speech issues and struggles with her confidence because of it), was very excited and very confident while using the robot. Not only could she read the sight word that she was given, but she drove the robot effortlessly, giggling the whole time (see the video). If using these robots is a way to give a voice to a child in my room...wow. - During our little game, I found that some of the kids who didn't know the sight words before must have been acting. With the iPad in their hands, controlling Dash, they were able to find the sight words, no problem. It was not coincidence, or an accident. They found the word immediately, and then drove him to it. What an amazing experience! DonorsChoose was on top of every aspect of this project, and contacted me throughout the entire process with updates. They made it quick, easy and painless. I will definitely be working with them in the future, and would suggest that any teachers who need funding for a project (or who have a dream project for their classroom) work with them as well. Also, Wonder Workshop, the company that created Dash & Dot, has reached out to me, and informed me that they email teachers curriculum and ideas for the robots, as well as updates. What a great addition to an already great product! I love it when a product that I love comes with amazing customer service. Anybody looking for an engaging way to bring coding into the classroom should check these robots out. Great product...and we've only scratched the surface.
Recently I had a guest speaker in my science methods course. Megan Hamilton is from Utah State University Extension and she came to show my students
Wondering about kids' intro to coding and Dash & Dot robots (made by Wonder Workshop)? Here's a basic overview of the 4 apps & features Dash & Dot use.
For a great STEM toy, we are blown away by the Dot and Dash robots, which remarkably, can entertain preschoolers through teens, all while teaching coding.
Using the Dash and the Blockly App with 1st Graders I have enjoyed the using the Path app with my Kindergarteners, but feel like it would be limiting to my 1st graders. I decided to go ahead and try using the Blockly app with 1st grade-5th grade students. I knew...
Looking to teach coding and robotics in your classroom? This hands on activity is a great way to teach students how to program various robots. Easy to put together the mat with STEAM components - a card for every letter, along with other technology components! ✶ Save 30% when you purchase the BUNDLE instead of individual mats. Click here to view all items included! ✶ Can work with: Bee Bot Robot Mouse Spheros Dash Botley Easy DIY - Print & cut. This mat can be used with robots that can move on a floor. Program your robot with directions to allow it to move along the mat. This a fun way to review STEAM words: science, technology, engineering, art, math. THIS KIT INCLUDES: 18 colored STEAM squares 15 photo task cards to guide students on which spot to program to Response sheet - students can write the directions - laminate for reuse with dry erase markers Instructions to allow students to create their own robot track by moving the pieces around Teacher tips, directions, sample photo Click here to follow me & learn when new products are uploaded. New items are 50% off for the first 24 hours! :D I'd Love to connect with YOU! Click here to follow me on Instagram I'd love to hear your feedback :) When you review, you earn TPT credits for free purchases! As always, please contact me with any questions! Thank you, Dena
Wondering about kids' intro to coding and Dash & Dot robots (made by Wonder Workshop)? Here's a basic overview of the 4 apps & features Dash & Dot use.
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Great for the End of the Year! Have some "Summer Fun" with popular robots like Bee-Bot and Code and Go Mouse! "Summer Fun!" is easily adaptable and differentiated so younger elementary grades can learn coding and simple algorithms by selecting a Summer themed picture and determining the correct algorithm to get their robot to the right destination on the mat, while older students can use "Fill in the Blank" task cards to determine the correct location. Younger students will learn to code the robot to go forward, backward, turn right and left, while older students can use their skills new ways to code their robots more efficiently. Add a few "Bug Bite" tiles as obstacles to challenge your students to find the most efficient way to their destination! Robots not only allow your students to truly see their work come to life, unlike paper coding activities. You will spark your students' critical thinking skills, regardless of age! Summer Fun Coding Activities are ideal for: Individual Classrooms STEM Labs Computer Technology Labs Included are: 23 Brightly Colored Summer Tiles (includes one Start tile and two "Bug Bite" tiles to create obtacles) which gives you dozens of combinations of different sized mats! 2 Levels of Student Planning Sheets to accommodate different grade levels and learners 22 Summer Picture Task Cards 22 Summer Fill in the Blank Task Cards Teacher Instructions includes printing instructions for both Bee-Bots (15 cm) tiles and Code and Go Mouse (12 cm) tiles, as well Dash (10 cm). Questions? Click the Q and A tab below or email me at [email protected]. Check out my other Coding Activities here. Thank you for "teching" out with me!
We asked our kids of different ages to create their own coding projects using the Dot and Dash robots, and wow! Take a look at the creativity.
***THIS LESSON HAS BEEN UPDATED. THE DICE ARE NOW MATS TO PRINT AND USE WITH ACTUAL DICE. SEE THE END OF THE POST FOR THE RESOURCES*** Today was my first full day of exploring Dash and Dot the Wonder Workshop robots with my students in grades K-5. It was a...
Learning with dash and dot is so easy when you know of all the resources available! There are tons of great resources for learning with dash and dot online!
Activities can be used with any moving bots, such as the Code and Go, Bee Bots, BOLT by Sphero, Dash and Dot, Botley, Code-a-Pillar
Wonder Workshop provides teachers and students with the tools and resources to implement robotics into their classroom with cross curriculum activities.
***THIS LESSON HAS BEEN UPDATED. THE DICE ARE NOW MATS TO PRINT AND USE WITH ACTUAL DICE. SEE THE END OF THE POST FOR THE RESOURCES*** Today was my first full day of exploring Dash and Dot the Wonder Workshop robots with my students in grades K-5. It was a...
What could be more fun than celebrating the Olympics by having your own Dash and Dot Olympic Games?? I do these activities in an elementary library but they could easily be done in a classroom as well! Olympic Games include: Slalom Ski Speed Skating Figure Skating Curling Snowball Toss *Score sheets included for all games!
Changing Dash Challenges My students have really enjoyed using the brick connectors and LEGOs to create with Dash. The older students have built bulldozer attachments, and my younger students have built "hats" for Dash. A Dash "hat"! I decided it would be fun to see what they would do with...
Due to popular demand, we sourced this iconic stamp with its pleasingly smooth and weighty brass handle. True to its old school origins, it requires a separate ink pad and manual rotation of the wheels to select the date. Dot, dash, / or a blank space can be placed between the day/month/year. Made in Indonesia. To accompany, we also offer a small ink pad. Shachihata has been making high quality ink pads in Nagoya, Japan since 1925. This understated pad comes with oil-based black pigment ink, and the surface of the pad is designed to make full contact with a stamp. It produces a sharper and brighter result than a standard ink pad. Fast drying and waterproof. The casing snaps shut to maintain freshness. Rotary Date Stamp Sizes: Small: 7.5 cm x 4 cm, Large: 8.5 cm x 4.5 cm Ink Pad Surface Dimensions: 2.5" x 1.5"
Many of my students are preparing for our school science fair right now. This got me thinking about using Dash to practice the scientific method. During the Hour of Code week, we noticed the speed seem to change how dash moved through our tape maze. Dash seemed to move different...
