Wonder Workshop Blockly
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What it is
Wonder Workshop Blockly is a visual programming app that lets children create programs for the Dash robot using coding challenges, puzzles, and creative projects. Its drag-and-drop interface introduces sequencing, loops, sensors, events, functions, variables, and conditionals, and the product is described as introducing coding to children as young as six. Blockly is available on iOS, Android, and Chrome. The Free Tier requires a physical Dash robot; a paid Make Wonder account adds Virtual Dash in Blockly on iOS and Chrome. Teachers with a Free Tier account or above can track student progress through Blockly Puzzles, including when students share devices. Blockly Pro is available on Chrome with a paid subscription and supports a transition from blocks to JavaScript while programming Dash. The apps do not require internet for use, but downloading requires internet, and Class Connect and web versions require an active connection. Listed paid plans include STEM Homeschool at $125 a year and STEM Classroom at $199 a year; the free tier is also listed.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Blockly lets children make programs for the Dash robot using coding challenges and a drag-and-drop visual programming interface.Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
- Security
- The trust page describes commercially reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards and says it cannot guarantee perfect security.Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
- Privacy
- Wonder Workshop says Blockly and its other connected apps are downloaded to compatible devices and store user behavior such as puzzle progress locally via cookies.Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
- Support
- The maker provides a help and support center and directs users with device compatibility questions to its customer support team.Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
- Headquarters
- 1420 Celebration Blvd, Ste 200, Celebration, FL 34747, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · makewonder.com
- Blockly Pro
- Blockly Pro is available on Chrome with a paid Make Wonder subscription and supports transition from block coding to JavaScript while programming Dash.Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
- Child safety
- Wonder Workshop states that it does not collect personal information about children under 13 through its apps or connected software without parental consent.Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
- Classroom progress
- With a Make Wonder Free Tier account or above, teachers can track student progress through Blockly Puzzles, including when students share devices.Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
- Dash requirement
- The Free Tier requires a physical Dash robot, while a paid Make Wonder account provides Virtual Dash in Blockly on iOS and Chrome.Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
- Integration
- The pricing page lists Clever integration with the School plan.Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
- Intended learners
- The product page describes Blockly as introducing coding concepts to children as young as 6.Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
- Internet use
- The maker’s help page says Blockly apps do not require internet to use, but downloading requires internet and Class Connect and web versions require an active connection.Read 3 Oct 2026 · help.makewonder.com
- Languages
- Blockly supports English, French, German, Korean, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese on supported platforms; Kindle Fire supports English only.Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
- Learning concepts
- The app introduces sequencing, loops, sensors and events, functions, variables, and conditionals through creative projects and puzzles.Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
- Supported platforms
- Blockly is available on iOS, Android, and Chrome; the compatibility page lists iOS 12+, Android 6+ with Bluetooth LE, and Chrome on Mac, PC, or Chromebook with Bluetooth LE.Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
Plans and prices
Free Tier Free Up to 35 students · 1 teacher · 1 classroom · Blockly puzzle tracking · Requires a physical Dash robot Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
District Priced on request Custom district solution Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
STEM Homeschool $125 a year Year Up to 5 students · 1 teacher/parent · 1 classroom · Virtual Dash in Blockly · Blockly Pro · Requires Dash for Blockly Pro Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
STEM Classroom $199 a year Year Up to 35 students · 1 teacher · 1 classroom · Virtual Dash · Blockly Pro with JavaScript & Python · Clever integration listed for School plan, not this plan Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
STEM Center $1,495 a year Year Up to 300 students · Up to 3 teachers · All classrooms · Virtual Dash · Blockly Pro with JavaScript & Python Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
School $2,495 a year Year All students at one school · 5 teachers · All classrooms with sharing · Dedicated customer success representative · Clever integration Read 3 Oct 2026 · makewonder.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Introduces coding concepts through puzzles and projects.
- Teachers can track Blockly Puzzle progress.
- Available on iOS, Android, and Chrome.
- Apps do not require internet for use.
- Blockly Pro supports JavaScript transition on Chrome.
Limits
- Free Tier requires a physical Dash robot.
- Downloads require internet access.
- Class Connect and web versions need an active connection.
- Kindle Fire supports English only.
Who it suits
Blockly suits children learning introductory programming through visual puzzles and programs for Dash. Teachers can use puzzle progress tracking, including when students share devices.
Verdict
Blockly offers a visual path through programming concepts, with classroom progress tracking and a paid route to Virtual Dash and Blockly Pro. Check platform compatibility and the robot requirement for the Free Tier before selecting a plan.
Where Specifiction places it
- Robotics Education Software#18 of 267.7
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