Pre‑K Students Begin Their Robotics Adventure with Dash & Dot!

Our prekindergarten learners had an exciting week as they were introduced to Dash and Dot, two child‑friendly robots designed to spark curiosity and build early problem‑solving skills. The classroom was full of smiles as students discovered that robots can move, light up, make sounds, and respond to simple commands.

Hands-On Exploration

Students spent time experimenting with how the robots work. They learned:

  • Dash can drive, spin, light up, and react to sound

  • Block‑based coding lets them drag and drop simple commands

  • Cause‑and‑effect helps them understand “When I do this, the robot does that”

  • Sequencing teaches that steps must be in the right order

Their discoveries were filled with excitement—every button press and robot movement became a moment of learning.

Building Early Programming Skills

Even at this young age, children are ready to explore the foundations of programming. Through playful experimentation, they practiced:

  • Following steps and instructions

  • Trying again when something didn’t work the first time

  • Working together to solve small challenges

  • Building confidence as creators and problem‑solvers

These early experiences help strengthen logic, persistence, and creativity—skills that support learning across all subjects.

Shannon Kirkland