Spike™ LEGO® Education: Building the Future of Playful STEAM Learning

Empower every student to code, create, and innovate with an intuitive progression from simple blocks to professional Python—the ultimate coding companion for SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime.

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Publisher

LEGO Education

From Code to Creation

Discover the interface used by 431K+ users.

LEGO Education SPIKE app interface on iPad showing block coding for larger programs

Lego Spike Education app showing fast and easy Bluetooth connection instructions on an iPad

A LEGO Spike robot on a yellow background with text about faster firmware updates

A comparison between word-block and Python coding interfaces in the Spike LEGO Education app

Transform Classroom Learning into Interactive Discovery

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 431K+ users.

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Seamless Coding Progression

Unlock logic with icon-blocks, advance to Word Blocks, and master text-based Python as students grow in confidence.

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Instant Physical Feedback

Connect digital code to physical movement, helping kids visualize engineering concepts through active, hands-on play.

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Real-World Problem Solving

Equip students for FIRST® LEGO® League and future careers with professional-grade debugging and optimization tools.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 431K+ people who love this app.

"The Spike app has transformed my classroom's STEAM curriculum. Watching my students progress from simple icon blocks to actual Python coding while building physical robots is incredible. It makes complex engineering concepts accessible, engaging, and genuinely fun for every child in the room."

Sarah M., K-8 STEM Educator

"Finally, an app that makes screen time truly productive. My son spends hours tinkering with his Spike Prime set, and this app provides the perfect bridge between his digital creativity and physical building. It has been a game-changer for his problem-solving skills and his robotics competition prep."

David K., Tech-Forward Parent

About the app

Everything you need to know about Spike™ LEGO® Education.

Description

Engage every student in playful STEAM learning with the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ App. Designed for use with the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Portfolio, the SPIKE App is a powerful tool that helps teachers facilitate engaging, hands-on STEAM learning.      When combined with SPIKE Essential or SPIKE Prime, the SPIKE App allows students to:  - Develop computational thinking skills using a progression of icon-block, word-block, and text-based coding. - Build, tinker, and experiment - progressing from simple creations to complex structures. - Learn to program, test and tweak designs, debug and optimize, create stories with LEGO® Minifigures, prepare for FIRST® LEGO® League competitions, and more! *** IMPORTANT***  This is not a standalone educational app. This app is used to program LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential and LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime, which are sold separately. Please contact your local LEGO Education reseller for further information.    LEARN MORE: LEGOeducation.com/Teacher-resources For app support, contact LEGO® Education at https://support.legoeducation.com. LEGO, the LEGO logo and the SPIKE logo are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. FIRST® LEGO® League is a jointly held trademark of FIRST® and the LEGO Group. ©2025 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.  

Latest Version

3.6.0

Size

226.7 MB

First Released

Dec 1, 2022

Build the Future, One Block of Code at a Time

Bring your LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential or Prime sets to life. Download the app today to empower your students with the tools to build, code, and innovate.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Spike™ LEGO® Education

What is the Spike™ LEGO® Education app used for?

The Spike™ LEGO® Education app engages students in STEAM learning. It programs LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential and SPIKE™ Prime sets, enabling students to develop computational thinking and build complex structures.

Does the Spike™ LEGO® Education app work independently?

No, the Spike™ LEGO® Education app is not a standalone educational app. It requires LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential or SPIKE™ Prime hardware, which are sold separately, to function.

What coding languages does the Spike™ LEGO® Education app support?

The Spike™ LEGO® Education app supports a progression of coding languages, including icon-block, word-block, and text-based coding. It also features a single Python API.

How does the Spike™ LEGO® Education app connect to hardware?

The Spike™ LEGO® Education app connects to LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential and SPIKE™ Prime hardware via a fast and easy Bluetooth connection.

Can the Spike™ LEGO® Education app handle large programming projects?

Yes, the Spike™ LEGO® Education app provides support for bigger user programs, allowing students to create and manage more complex coding projects.

Where can I get support for the Spike™ LEGO® Education app?

For app support, users can contact LEGO® Education directly through their support website, which is https://support.legoeducation.com.

Does the Spike™ LEGO® Education app facilitate hardware updates?

Yes, the Spike™ LEGO® Education app facilitates faster firmware updates for the associated LEGO® Education SPIKE™ hardware, ensuring optimized performance.

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