About the Project

A grant for Screen-Free Coding will equip students with Cubelets and Beebots, age-appropriate robots that do not require programming, wires, or screen time. These simple robots are used to teach everything from design thinking to engineering, collaboration, complexity, math, and even language arts. Advanced ideas like abstract modeling, systems thinking, and emergence can be explored with engaging robot blocks. These robotic tools meet the challenges of the digital world by providing a learning environment where children actively program, code, and test robots. As part of the Common Core curriculum, students will engage in hands-on activities where their curiosity is sparked, their minds are challenged, and their motivation to learn is nurtured. By encouraging a respect for technology, we hope to teach children responsible use of digital equipment and set them on a path of lifetime learning and discovery.