Jr.FLL Online Showcase!

Posted on November 7, 2012 by tmw2010

Hello from Jr.FLL! 

We are very excited to announce a new addition to the Jr.FLL program.  The Jr.FLL Online Showcase! 

The Jr.FLL Online Showcase is the newest way for Jr.FLL teams to share the work they are doing this season.  On the Online Showcase, coaches create a profile, upload team pictures and then with the team, search for other teams around the world and award them virtual stickers for a job well done. It’s an awesome way for teams to connect with each other! 

The Online Showcase officially launches today November 1 to all registered Jr.FLL teams.  Please feel free to take a moment to check out this awesome new website at http://jrfllshowcase.usfirst.org.  There are a small number of teams already in the system so take some time to check out their pictures and profiles!  

Thank you for your support of the Jr.FLL program. 

Best,


Dana & Kristen

 

Kristen MacCulloch

Program Coordinator, Junior FIRST® LEGO® League

V   (603)666-3906 x 484

E   kmacculloch@usfirst.org

W   www.usfirst.org

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Jr.FLL Update: Brain Buster, Owls!, Jr.FLL Online Showcase & World Festival Expo

Posted on October 12, 2012 by tmw2010

Jr.FLL Coaches:

Brain Buster

Q – How many different programs does FIRST® have and what are the recommended participation ages?

A- There are 4 different programs. FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC®) & FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC®),  14- to 18-year-olds, FIRSTLEGO® League (FLL®), 9- to 14-year-olds,  and Junior FIRST LEGO League (Jr.FLL®), 6- to 9-year-olds.

Owls!

Need something non-LEGO related to break up your meting time with the kids? Make your own SUPER SENIORS℠ Owls!http://bkids.typepad.com/bookhoucraftprojects/2010/11/tetx.html

 Jr.FLL Online Showcase

The Online Showcase is just about ready for launch! We are very excited about the newest addition to the Jr.FLL program. It is going to be a great way to share your team’s work with everyone and connect with other Jr.FLL teams from around the world!! Watch your email for more information on the launch of the website and how to access it.

World Festival Expo

It is never too early to start thinking about this season’s World Festival Expo!  The Expo will once again take place in St. Louis in April.  Talk to your team now.  If you’re interested in attending this year the application will be posted on the Jr.FLL website in October.  Teams are chosen to attend via lottery, so all interested teams are encouraged to apply. Don’t know what the World Festival Expo is?  Learn about it here, and don’t forget to check out the pictures from last year!

 Questions?

As always if you have any questions at all drop us a note at jrfllteams@usfirst.org.

 Helpful Links

Links - YouTube Jr.FLL Marketing Tools TeamUp Forums

Email - jrfllteams@usfirst.org

Phone # 1-800-871-8326 x 0

 

LEGO Education

www.legoeducation.us

1-800-362-4308

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Florida Spring Jr.FLL Expo, April 7 – Tampa

Posted on March 6, 2012 by tmw2010

Jr FLL Coaches:

  • The Florida Spring Jr. FLL Expo will be Saturday, April 7th, 2012 at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa.
  • The Expo will run from 12 – 4pm
  • There will be some great workshops for team members and coaches!
  • Participate in an interactive workshop learning how to use the We-Do LEGO Education kit and software
  • Kids will have the opportunity to learn building techniques from real LEGO Builders who will give tips and talk about their craft
  • Tournament Champion FIRST Robotics teams will showcase their robots
  • FREE Museum Admission is being provided to team members, their coach, and one adult guardian per team member!
  • There will be an Egg Hunt at the Museum in the morning before the Expo, with some special “LEGO” prized eggs!

REGISTRATION info can be found on the JFLL page at www.brickbuddies.org

Space is limited.  Confirm your registration soon!

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Registration Open for Jr. FLL Expo to be Held April 7th in Tampa

Posted on February 7, 2012 by tmw2010

FTC Team Brick Buddies, in collaboration with the Glazer Childrens Museum, is hosting a Jr. FIRST LEGO League Expo on Saturday, April 7th, at the Childrens Museum in Tampa. You can download the Expo Registration Form here. Team Expo space is limited and registrations are being accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Email  kappelers@yahoo.com for more information.

Jr.FLL introduces children to the concepts of teamwork and basic design skills, creating an initial interest and hands-on approach to science and technology through the familiarity and fun of LEGO building. Jr. FLL also introduces families to the FIRST philosophy and the concept of Core Values.

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FIRST gains STEAM in Tampa Bay!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by tmw2010

Lots of great STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) fun and learning opportunities coming up in the Tampa Bay area, many showcasing FIRST teams!  Thanks to TechPlayZone for sharing their STEAM flyer.  You can learn more about the events below as follows:

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Jr. FLL Expo Today at MOSI in Tampa!

Posted on January 8, 2012 by tmw2010

Florida’s first Jr. FLL Snack Attack Expo at MOSI on Sunday to join in celebrating FIRSTs littlest folks’achievements in this year’s Snack Attack challenge.

Focused on building an interest in science and engineering in children ages 6-9, Jr. FIRST LEGO League,like FLL for older elementary and middle school aged children, features a real-world challenge that has to be solved by research,critical thinking and imagination. Guided by adult coaches and the Jr.FLL Core Values,students work with LEGO elements and moving parts to build ideas and concepts and present them for review.

At the Expo,Jr. FLLers will get to strut their stuff solving race style puzzles and enjoying

LEGO themed activities at MOSIs new “Idea Zone.” And they get to see other FIRST teams in action including FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)   Team Duct

FIRST President Jon Dudas Checking our Jr. FLL team "Little Bricks" Project at Florida STEM Summit in October

Tape and Palm Harbor University High School  with our hybrid LEGO/TETRIX robots,and the big bots fielded by FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC)  teams from Hillsborough High School.

We’re happy to be part of the Jr. FLL Expo,and supporting the next generation of great FIRST students!

If you want to join in the fun,Sunday,head over to MOSI for the event. While the Expo is free to attend,Expo host, Inanimate Reason, has partnered with museum to offer access to all of MOSI at a group rate of $8 per person.

The expo starts at 1:30 and lasts until 4:30. The full schedule for the expo is available on the expo website at http://inanimatereason.com/expo.


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