Weekly Guide: The Preseason

    12 Mar, 2018

    This is a weekly guide for FIRST LEGO League teams.

    Coaching Research Project

    6 Mar, 2018

    This article is discusses how to coach the Research Project portion of FIRST LEGO League

    Coaching Robot Game

    28 Feb, 2018

    This article is discusses how to coach the Robot Game portion of FIRST LEGO League

    Coaching Core Values

    23 Feb, 2018

    This article is discusses how to coach Core Values.

    Benefits of FIRST LEGO League

    21 Feb, 2018

    This article is discusses what kids can learn from being a FIRST LEGO League team.

    What is in a Logo?

    7 Feb, 2018

    This article shares ideas about how to create a team logo

    FIRST LEGO League Deliverables

    5 Feb, 2018

    This article is discusses what the deliverables are for FIRST LEGO League Teams.

    Segue From FLL to FRC

    16 Jan, 2018

    This article is about transitioning from FLL to FRC.

    Tools for Teams

    16 Dec, 2017

    This article is about Productivity Tools for teams to use.

    Number of Hours

    16 Dec, 2017

    This article is about how many hours team spend on FIRST LEGO League.

    Team Member awards

    16 Dec, 2017

    This article is above giving individual awards to team members.

    FIRST LEGO League Budget

    6 Dec, 2017

    This article has a detailed breakdown of a typical FIRST LEGO League budget

    Preparing for Qualifiers: Bringing Your Best

    4 Dec, 2017

    This article shares great advice for rookie teams as they approach their first event.

    Master Scribe, Piecekeeper and More

    1 Dec, 2017

    This article explains how team members can play different roles.

    Buying Parts

    28 Nov, 2017

    This article explains how teams can purchase additional parts for their team.

    Time is Running Out

    22 Nov, 2017

    This article is advice about how to tackle a team that is not focusing and working when their deadline is fast approaching.

    How do you pick Robot Operators?

    22 Nov, 2017

    This article is about how the robot operators are picked for the team.

    Presentation Tips

    22 Nov, 2017

    This article is advice about FIRST LEGO League presentations.

    Competition Day Tips

    3 Nov, 2017

    This article is about tips for competition day.

    What to Expect in Your Judging Sessions

    27 Oct, 2017

    This article shares tips for judging sessions.

    Keeping on Track

    12 Oct, 2017

    This article discusses how to keep on track for your first tournament

    Simple Versus Complex

    11 Oct, 2017

    This article discusses whether simple or complex building/code are preferred.

    Team Facebook Pages

    9 Oct, 2017

    This article discusses how teams manage their Facebook pages

    Helping teams learn programming

    6 Oct, 2017

    This article discusses how teams learn to program in FIRST LEGO League

    FLL to FTC: The Road Ahead

    26 Sep, 2017

    This article is about transitioning from FLL to FTC.

    Building a FIRST LEGO League Table

    18 Sep, 2017

    This article has tips for building different FIRST LEGO League Tables.

    Non-LEGO Essentials

    15 Sep, 2017

    This article is non-LEGO essentials in a team meeting room.

    Day in the Life of

    5 Sep, 2017

    This article is about what a team meeting might look like.

    FIRST LEGO League to other FIRST programs

    1 Sep, 2017

    This article is about skills you can learn in FLL that you can use in other programs.

    Time Management in FIRST LEGO League

    24 Aug, 2017

    This article is about developing time management skills.

    Why Chemistry Matters in Robotics

    16 Aug, 2017

    This article is about how to pick kids to be on a team.

    Record Keeping in FIRST LEGO League

    12 Aug, 2017

    This article is about keeping an Engineering Journal in FIRST LEGO League.

    To Rebuild or Not to Rebuild

    11 Aug, 2017

    This article is about whether or not teams should create a new competition robot each year.

    Useful Parts and Where to Get Them

    10 Aug, 2017

    This article is about extra parts to buy for your team.

    Team Building Activities

    9 Aug, 2017

    This article is about practicing team building activities.

    Selecting Team Members

    8 Aug, 2017

    This article is about how to select team members.

    Managing Your Team in a Shared Space

    7 Aug, 2017

    This article is about what to do when your team meets in a place that is used by others.

    Debugging Tips

    6 Aug, 2017

    This article shares tips for teams to debug their code.

    Family LEGO Night: Fundraising Tips

    5 Aug, 2017

    This article shares tips for how to run a Family LEGO Night as a team fundraising activity.

    Transitioning From FIRST LEGO League to other FIRST Programs

    4 Aug, 2017

    This article is about transitioning from FIRST LEGO League to FIRST Tech Challenge or FIRST Robotics Challenge.

    Alternative Programming Languages for the EV3

    14 Jun, 2017

    This article is about using alternative programming languages on the EV3.

    The Three Hs in FIRST LEGO League

    13 May, 2017

    This article is about the impact that FIRST LEGO League can have on a team if you look beyond the awards and STEM, and embrace its international dimension and its possibilities for active citizenship.

    De 3 Hs in FIRST LEGO League

    13 May, 2017

    This article is about the impact that FIRST LEGO League can have on a team if you look beyond the awards and STEM, and embrace its international dimension and its possibilities for active citizenship.

    A Day in the Life of a Coach - Starting a Team

    7 Apr, 2017

    This article is the first in the series of articles sharing different aspects of being a coach.

    EV3Lessons - Recommendation List

    22 Feb, 2017

    This article is a compilation of resources available to MINDSTORMS users whether you are participating in a competition, building for fun or teaching robotics at a school.

    NXT and EV3 - Working Together

    15 Feb, 2017

    This article is about the NXT and EV3 compatibility.

    A Dozen or More Off-Season Ideas

    27 Jan, 2017

    This article shares ideas for what a FIRST LEGO League can do in the off-season to improve their skills.

    Home vs Education Edition

    17 Jan, 2017

    This article compares the three different MINDSTORMS sets available to FIRST LEGO League teams.

    Coach's Role During the Robot Game

    9 Jan, 2017

    This article provides tips for how a coach should behave during the robot game.

    FIRST ®: link tussen formeel, non-formeel en informeel leren

    27 Dec, 2016

    This article discusses the role that FIRST LEGO League can play in education.

    FIRST®: The Link Between Formal, Non-Formal and Informal Learning

    27 Dec, 2016

    This article discusses the role that FIRST LEGO League can play in education.

    Coöperatief leren en FIRST® LEGO® League

    20 Dec, 2016

    This article discusses the role that FIRST LEGO League can play in education.

    Cooperative Learning in FIRST® LEGO® League

    20 Dec, 2016

    This article discusses the role that FIRST LEGO League can play in education.

    Failure is Always an Option

    27 Nov, 2016

    This article is about how to raise enough money for your team.

    Funding Your Season

    20 Nov, 2016

    This article is about how to raise enough money for your team.

    Learning One Step Ahead of Your Students

    16 Nov, 2016

    This article shares the story of one school teacher and his first time starting FIRST LEGO Leauge.

    Coaching - What Can You Offer?

    6 Nov, 2016

    This article is about the role of the coach in FIRST LEGO League.

    Swag - Team Giveaways

    28 Oct, 2016

    This article gives teams ideas for giveaways.

    Sorting Parts

    17 Oct, 2016

    This article shares ideas for how to sort your parts for FIRST LEGO League.

    Encouraging Team Unity in the New Season

    9 Oct, 2016

    This article is about how to build a better team.

    Maximize Learning and Minimize Cloning

    2 Oct, 2016

    This article is about the role the Internet can play in your season.

    Start Where the Old Season Ended

    25 Sep, 2016

    This article shares ideas about how to start your season by looking at evaluations and setting goals.

    Dare to Prepare

    16 Sep, 2016

    This article is about how to prepare for tournament day.

    Preparing for Juding Presentations

    9 Sep, 2016

    This article shared tips about how to improve your judging presentations.

    Funding a Team

    2 Sep, 2016

    This article is about how to fund your FLL team.

    Achievement and Celebration

    25 Aug, 2016

    This article is about celebrating all levels of achievement in FIRST LEGO League, not just robot game points.

    Building Robots with Gracious Professionalism®

    20 Aug, 2016

    This article discusses the role that FIRST Core Values plays.

    Getting Started with LEGO Robotics

    16 Aug, 2016

    This article is about the benefits of participating in FIRST LEGO League and the role of the coach.

    Choosing Roles - Involving all Members

    8 Aug, 2016

    This article is about how to make sure that all team members are involved and learning.

    The Joy and Passion of Coaching

    2 Aug, 2016

    This article is about the impact you can have as a FIRST LEGO League coach.

    Tackling the Project: Getting it all Done

    22 Jul, 2016

    This article is about the impact you can have as a FIRST LEGO League coach.

    Coopertition Through Gaming

    14 Jul, 2016

    This article is about how playing board games can improve your teamwork skills.

    Introduction of Core Values

    7 Jul, 2016

    This article is how to introduce your team to the FIRST LEGO League Core Values.

    Motivating Your Team

    24 Jun, 2016

    This article is about how to motivate team members.

    Socializing and Sharing on the Internet

    16 Jun, 2016

    This article is about the role the Internet can play in your season.

    Team Budget

    8 Jun, 2016

    This article is about basic team expenses each season.

    Construindo a Identidade do Time

    4 Jun, 2016

    This article is about how to to construct a team identity.

    Constructing a Team Identity

    4 Jun, 2016

    This article is about how to construct a team identity.

    Team Scheduling

    1 Jun, 2016

    This article is about how to manage team scheduling for a FIRST LEGO League team.