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Students competing in FIRST LEGO LeagueFLL

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Your first FLL season: what to expect

A parent's guide to the FIRST LEGO League season — from qualifier registration to competition day. What to prepare, and why your kid will come home exhausted and elated.

Priya Nair5 min read

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Student coding HTML on a laptopCoding

HTML in 20 minutes: build your first web page

A step-by-step tutorial from our HTML Basics track. Open a text editor, follow along, and end with a real page live on the internet.

Sam Torres · 4 minRead
Child interacting with AI toolsAI for Kids

How AI tools are changing how kids learn

AI is already in your child's classroom. Here's how to help them engage with it critically, ethically, and creatively — not just as a shortcut.

Jordan Park · 6 minRead
LEGO Spike Prime robotics kitSpike Prime

LEGO Spike Prime vs Mindstorms: which kit is right for your child?

Both are excellent platforms — but they serve different learners. We break down the differences so you can pick the right starting point.

Alex Chen · 7 minRead
Students at an FLL scrimmage dayFLL

What actually happens at an FLL scrimmage day?

First scrimmage coming up? Here's the full picture — match format, judging sessions, what the kids wear, and what parents should bring.

Priya Nair · 4 minRead
Child building with blocks at homeParent Tips

Teaching your child to think like an engineer

Engineering isn't a subject — it's a mindset. Here's how to build that mindset at home, starting from age 6, no expensive kit required.

Alex Chen · 5 minRead

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