FLL Explorer Academy

Grades 3–5 8 Weeks Free Chromebook friendly

An introduction to FIRST LEGO League — build robots, write code, research real problems, and present your work. No experience needed.

The 4 team roles

Every team member has a role. All four contribute to the team's success.

Driver

Controls the robot's movement on the field — strategy and navigation.

Operator

Designs and uses a mechanical (non-coded) tool or attachment.

Technician

Designs and codes a programmed robotic tool to complete missions.

Specialist

Leads research, coordinates the team's device, and presents the solution.

8-week roadmap

How it works

For teachers

Each session page has a full lesson plan with timing, facilitation tips, and discussion prompts. Display it on your classroom screen.

For students

Interactive activities, vocabulary, quizzes, and reflection prompts — all on their Chromebook. No account or install needed.

What you need

LEGO Education SPIKE Essential kit (one per 3–4 students)
Chromebook or tablet per student (Chrome browser, no install)
Engineering notebooks — one per student (printable template provided)
Poster board + markers (Week 7)
LEGO Education SPIKE app — free, runs in Chrome at education.lego.com

All 8 sessions are free — no signup, no catch. They give families and teachers a real look at what Veralogiq courses are like: structured, hands-on, and built around the FLL program kids encounter in school. Additional coaching, deeper session guides, and one-on-one tutoring may be available as premium options.