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Big thinking in little coders at Rowntree Montessori Schools

05-02-2026

Coding with Dash and Dot robots brings technology, problem-solving, and creativity together in an exciting and meaningful way for our students.

Through hands-on robotics and beginner-friendly coding platforms, students learn how to give clear instructions, test ideas, and improve their thinking through trial and adjustment.

In our classrooms and learning spaces, students use tablets to program Dash and Dot to move, turn, light up, make sounds, and complete challenges. Whether navigating obstacle courses, stacking objects, or reaching target zones, each task encourages logical thinking and planning. Students quickly see that good coding depends on clear steps, careful sequencing, and persistence.

These coding experiences build more than just technology skills. Students develop collaboration, communication, and resilience as they work in teams, share strategies, and debug their programs when something does not go as expected. Every mistake becomes a learning opportunity, and every successful run builds confidence.

We connect robotics and coding to math, measurement, problem solving, and design challenges so learning feels purposeful and connected. By introducing coding in an interactive and age-appropriate way, we help students become creators of technology, not just users, while nurturing curiosity and innovation at every level.

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