Georgia partnership encourages active STEM learning that teaches coding and math without screens
A new partnership between US toy manufacturer Unruly Studios, the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN), and the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is encouraging a new way of learning that combines movement with math and coding.
Across the state, 20 afterschool and summer programs will offer nearly 7,000 students access to Unruly Splats - programmable floor buttons that light up, make sounds, and record points when stomped on.
Alongside the equipment, the groups will also be offered professional development, 130 hours of curriculum, and ongoing support.
"Every stomp, jump, and laugh is a chance to learn," explains Bryanne Leeming, Founder at Unruly Studios. "When kids are moving together, they're not just practicing math and coding—they're discovering that learning can be joyful, social, and fun."
The program has two years of full funding and will capture measurable outcomes in both academic performance and wellbeing. The organizations hope to create a model that other states can replicate.
"This partnership helps kids move, connect, and build STEM skills that will serve them long after the school day ends," says Patrice Holt, Quality Manager at GSAN of Voices for Georgia's Children.
"The excitement of implementing Unruly Splats into our summer camp and soon-to-be school year is unmatched," adds Charon Prophet, Founder and CEO of Elevation of 5c's in Hogansville, GA, which is taking part in the scheme. "Our students are exercising while thinking, building motor skills, strategizing with peers, and improving with confidence daily."
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