Year 5 students had an exciting and educational experience during their visit to The Word in South Shields, where they put their growing programming skills to the test! Using Lego Spike Prime kits, the students took on the challenge of coding dancing robots. By applying their knowledge of block-based coding, they were able to program the robots to perform synchronized movements, bringing their creations to life in a fun and interactive way.

This project allowed the children to showcase their creativity and problem-solving abilities, while also emphasizing the importance of teamwork. It’s amazing to see how confidently they tackled the challenge, demonstrating not only their enthusiasm for STEM but also their ability to turn coding instructions into real-world actions.

This class trip is a great example of how hands-on technology can both engage and educate, making learning fun while helping to build essential skills for the future. Our young coders are already showing incredible potential, and we can’t wait to see where their love for STEM will take them!

Year 5 children visiting The Word in South Shields have demonstrated impressive programming skills by coding dancing robots using Lego Spike Prime. They successfully applied their knowledge of block-based coding to animate the robots, showcasing creativity and teamwork. The robots were programmed to perform coordinated movements, displaying the childrens’ growing confidence in STEM learning and their ability to turn coding instructions into real-life actions. This class trip highlights how engaging and educational hands-on technology can be for our children.