1. Get to know your robot

Finch Robot

 

Finch Classroom Flock

 

2. Pick a programming language

Go To Software Guidance Chart

3. Learn the Ropes

There’s more to this little robot than meets the eye! Discover it all with our free Teacher Intro Course. Comprised of short lessons and activities, this course will take you from “what is a robot?” to “wow, my students are going to love this!”

 

Free TEACHER INTRO COURSE

4. Get Inspired with Free Resources

Explore our resources to find inspiration or build your customized plan for teaching with the Finch.

Activities

Cross-curricular activities sorted by experience level

Programming Tutorials

Step-by-step setup and programming designed for students and teachers

Stand-alone Lesson

Perfect for short-term student experiences with the Finch

First Day with Finch

Intro activity to long-term classroom use of the Finch

We know how fast students can learn and grow.

When you’re ready, we offer advanced tutorials and activities to help you incorporate higher level challenges with Java and Python. Explore artificial intelligence, draw fractals, or even create your own app with computer vision and machine learning. No matter where you want to go, the Finch Robot can take you there.

5. Build your toolbox

Resources are available to help you as you go. For the printables, some teachers prefer to have one copy available, while others print copies for each pair of students. Find what works best for you!

6. Get the deep and joyful

learning started!   

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