Tag: littleBits
-
The world runs on STEAM – littleBits brings STEAM to life
littleBits YouTube Channel – 7.23.19 (7.16.19) From solving problems with science, to inventing tomorrow with technology, using engineering to design for good, inspiring imagination with art, and cracking codes with math, we make STEAM relevant for every kid and teacher. Source: The world runs on STEAM – littleBits brings STEAM to life
-
Strong, Smart, Brave Women Pave the Way for Strong, Smart, Brave Women
littleBits Blog – 3.11.19 (3.8.19) Happy International Women’s Day! The theme of this year’s campaign is #BalanceForBetter and it is meant to help us think of ways that we can help to forge a more gender-balanced world. Here at littleBits, we have a lot of respect for women throughout history. We look to them every day for…
-
Behind-the-Scenes Look at the 60 Minutes Episode on Girls and Coding
littleBits Blog – 3.4.19 (3.1.19) If you’ve ever played around with littleBits, regardless of your age, gender, or technical level, you’ve experienced the delight derived from inventing something with your own two hands. littleBits is committed to getting kids — and especially girls — into STEAM by reaching them before middle school. This is important…
-
5 Ways to STEAM-Power Your Child’s Chores
littleBits Blog – 2.8.19 (2.6.19) As parents, we are always looking for new ways to engage our children in learning — especially when it comes to STEAM. Often, learning experiences can be found in the simple daily activities that take place at home. Let’s look at a few ways that you can incorporate some fun…
-
littleBits Kit Mix: DJ Booth
littleBits YouTube Channel – 2.6.19 (2.4.19) Extend your play by combining Bits from the littleBits Electronic Music Inventor Kit and the littleBits Avengers Hero Inventor Kit to create a custom DJ Booth! Source: littleBits Kit Mix: DJ Booth
-
Winter Wonderland Made With littleBits
littleBits YouTube Channel – 12.27.18 (12.23.18) We made a wintery scene with littleBits! Source: Winter Wonderland Made With littleBits
-
The Best “Bitsy” Holiday Inventions
littleBits Blog – 12.12.18 (12.10.18) At littleBits, we LOVE the holidays. Snowy weather, warm songs, time with family — these are all things that define the season for us. But what’s truly gratifying is how inventors pull out all the stops with their decorations, incorporating littleBits to bring the festivities to the next level. Whether it’s…
-
Can You Measure a Student’s Progress in STEM?
littleBits Blog – 12.7.18 (12.5.18) In an increasingly science and technology-driven world, STEM skills will almost certainly give students a competitive edge in future careers. But for many educators, integrating STEM into the classroom has been a challenge — not to mention figuring out how to measure the effectiveness of their STEM curriculum. Read more:…
-
Fatherly – “Be Your Own Super Hero”
littleBits YouTube Channel – 12.6.18 (11.29.18) When kids’ minds are challenged and their imaginations are activated, they become capable of things they never thought possible. The littleBits Avengers Hero Inventor Kit builds STEM skills, unlocks creative potential and inspires kids to take on challenges and save the day with confidence. Source: Fatherly – “Be Your Own…
-
Why We Need to Set Our Kids Up to Fail
littleBits Blog – 11.30.18 (11.28.18) Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. This year, as a partner to Code.org, littleBits is excited to donate Code Kits to 25 classrooms looking for physical computing kits to use with their students as part of this year’s festivities. But we want to do more. Read more: Why We Need to…