Maker-STEAM Checkout Inventory 

• 8 Dash Robots 

Age Recommendation 

• PK-8th 

Resources 

• Wonder Workshop Curriculum

• Getting Started with Dash

Tips 

🧠 Getting Started

• Charge before use – Make sure Dash is fully charged for optimal performance during lessons.

• Install Apps from Self Service – Install any needed apps from Self Service. Don't see any apps? Please submit a ticket. 

• Run a demo first – Let students see what Dash can do before they start programming.

🎯 Planning Activities

• Use challenge cards – Start with simple tasks like moving forward, turning, or lighting up, then increase difficulty.

• Create open floor space – Use painter's tape or mats to mark pathways and avoid obstacles.

• Use themes – Add storytelling, holidays, or subject tie-ins (e.g., Dash goes on a math adventure).
  
  

👩‍🏫 Teaching Strategies

• Use coding vocabulary – Introduce terms like sequence, loop, function, and variable as students use them.

• Have students plan first – Use paper or whiteboards to sketch out command sequences before programming.

• Set clear goals – Give students specific challenges (“make Dash turn right and blink 3 times”) to encourage purposeful coding.

🤝 Group & Classroom Management

• Rotate roles – Assign jobs like Coder, Driver, Recorder, and Debugger to encourage collaboration.

• Use timers – Keep groups on track and ensure everyone gets a turn.

• Create Dash stations – Organize Dash, accessories, and tablets in one area for smooth transitions and cleanup.
  
  

🧰 Troubleshooting Tips

• Reset if stuck – If Dash doesn’t respond, restart the app or turn the robot off and on.

• Stay close – Dash connects via Bluetooth, so devices need to stay in range.

• Control sound – Dash makes noises by default—mute or lower volume for quieter lessons if needed.
  
  

🌟 Extension Ideas

• Decorate Dash – Use paper costumes or accessories to turn Dash into a character or theme-based robot.

• Add storytelling – Have Dash act out a scene from a book or student-created story.

• Integrate with curriculum – Use Dash in math for measuring distance, or in ELA for sequencing events.

Activities and Lessons 

• Hour of Code Activities