Paint With Sphero | Family Night STEM
Updated: June 12, 2025
Type: STEM Family Nights
Grade Level: K - 12
Bring creativity and coding together with this STEM activity! Painting with Sphero robots is an exciting fusion of art and robotics that’s perfect for STEM Family Night. Inspired by the abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock, this hands-on activity lets students use Sphero robots to create colorful, dynamic murals using a drip-style painting technique. By combining robotics with artistic expression, students gain experience with basic programming and robot control while unleashing their creativity on a shared canvas. Check out this video of Sphero Street Art:
Click below to access the freebie and bring this fun activity to your new STEM Family Night! But be warned…
it will get messy!
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