Kickstart Your Coding Journey
with iRobot Education's Starter Activities
To complete these starter activities, you will need to download the iRobot® Coding App which is available on the App store, Google Play store or Web App. Most of these activities may be completed using the App's simulator environment, while others will require a physical Root® coding robot. Please note: If you are connecting a Root® coding robot with the Web App, please also ensure you are using a Bluetooth® supported browser such as Chrome or Edge.
Remote, Hybrid or In-Person
Ready-to-Go Coding Projects
Use these pre-made projects to get started with the iRobot® Coding app and discover all that you can do! These activities are available in the iRobot® Coding app under the Ready to Go sections.
Remote, Hybrid or In-Person
Finish the Story Activities
Watch themed episodes of the Root® coding robot's adventures, then help the robot complete related challenges in order to finish the story! These activities are available in the iRobot® Coding app under the Finish the Story section.
Remote, Hybrid or In-Person
Winter Activities
This year, winter has blown in an epic snow day adventure! Join the Root® coding robot on a wild expedition to choreograph an ice skating routine, hit the ski slopes, dance the snowkey pokey, and more! These activities are available in the iRobot® Coding app under the Winter Activities section.
Remote, Hybrid or In-Person
Hour of Code™ 2020 Activities
The Hour of Code takes place every year on Computer Science Education Week, during which we celebrate the accomplishments of two of the world's first computer programmers: Admiral Grace Hopper and Lady Ada Lovelace.
To honor these coding heroes, we designed six new activities placing special emphasis on using #CSforGood and creating positive social change.
Hybrid or In-Person
Root™ Brick Top Activities
Take your creativity to the next level with the Root™ Brick Top accessory that lets you turn your Root® robot into just about anything you can imagine—from a mobile catapult to a pop-up surprise! Compatible with a variety of common building blocks, these activities are available in the iRobot® Coding app under the Root™ Brick Top Projects section.
Please note you will need a Root® coding robot and Root™ Brick Top accessory to complete these activities.
Introducing the Root® Coding Robot
Code, Discover and Play.
Creative and seriously fun, a love for coding is one of the best gifts you can give a child. The iRobot® Root® coding robots make learning to code easy and natural in any environment, at home or at school.