The Sweet Spot – Issue 004 The Sweet Spot – Issue 004 Recent news for December 16, 2025 Welcome to the fourth issue of The Sweet Spot, a newsletter for Sugar Labs-related news in...

We just released our latest issue of The Sweet Spot, our newsletter for Sugar Labs news and events.

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Everything you see in the video is code in Music Blocks, run in real time. The animation frames were designed and created in Figma by Shubham. Enjoy!

#MusicBlocks #SugarLabs #VisualProgramming #Mentorship

Everything you see in the video is code in Music Blocks, run in real time. The animation frames were designed and created in Figma by Shubham. Enjoy!

#MusicBlocks #SugarLabs #VisualProgramming #Mentorship

Make sure to attend it today at 1pm EDT (17:00 UTC): www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKyf...

#SugarLabs #Learning #Teaching #Constructionism #Music #GenAI #Development #EdTech #Innovation

Image of three kids with computers, each one has a few words. All together, it says "Please donate to Sugar Labs."

Every financial contribution helps us create innovative new software for learning. Make a donation and help us reach the next fundraiser milestone: www.every.org/sugar-labs

#SugarLabs #EdTech #NonProfit #Development #Learning #Teaching #OLPC #Programming #Fun #MusicBlocks #TurtleBlocks #Sugarizer

Today's the day! Sugar Labs launches its new website. Built from the ground up by a group of skilled and passionate programmers, the new site uses modern practices to tell the story of Sugar Labs today.

#WebDev #Development #React #Typescript #Programming #Software #SugarLabs #Launch #Learning

Newly published interview of our executive director Devin Ulibarri by @lpi.org. Check it out and learn more!

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Check out this video we found:

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#OLPC #SugarLabs #SugarDesktop #TamTam #Learning #STEM #STEAM #Music #Education

The Linux Professional Institute (@lpi.org) just published an interview by Sugar Labs executive director Devin Ulibarri.

Check it out: www.lpi.org/blog/2025/03...

#SugarLabs #OLPC #MusicBlocks #Sugarizer #GoogleSummerOfCode #Education #Software #STEM #Constructionism

This is just some of the research we've been doing at Sugar Labs. If you'd like to experiment, please reach out. We hope you enjoy!

#MusicBlocks #SugarLabs #ABCnotation #Software #Development #STEM #STEAM #Music #Programming #Education #VisualProgramming

He showed Music Blocks visual programming, talked about Constructionism and education, and watched student presentations. Bravo everybody!

#SugarLabs #Nigeria #PortHarcout #Constructionism #Software #Learning #Education #Teaching #Programming #MusicBlocks

Screenshot of our org page on GSoC site.

It's official! Sugar Labs is a mentoring org for Google Summer of Code 2025.

#GSoC #GSoC2025 #Programming #Coding #Summer2025 #Education #SugarLabs #Constructionism #MusicBlocks #Sugarizer #AI #Learning #Teaching #Fun #EdTech #SugarLearningPlatform

My Open-Source journey with Sugar Labs From first commit to an active contributor and beyond.

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#opensource #freesoftware #education #sugarlabs #musicblocks #development #programming #javascript #visualprogramming

If you have any feedback, please feel free to contact us to let us know.

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Two USB drives on a laptop. The Sugar Labs logo is prominent, and the drives are shiny.

We've got some great news!!! 🥳

You can now purchase Sugar Labs branded USB sticks with Sugar on a Stick (SoaS) pre-installed! We created this option in response to folks that were contacting us to "buy Sugar".

Read more: www.sugarlabs.org/community/20...

#SugarLabs #SugarOnAStick #Linux #GNU

Cheers to Warframe [DE] for 10 Years of Warframe! Thank you for my first sponsored Tennocon stream last year & sending me this amazing Content Creator Tennocon Package 🧡

#warframe #wfcc #tennocon #tennocon2023 #sugarlabs #sugardrops #pnxvector #gaming #xbox #playstation #switch #pc #pcgaming

Three images of kids at computers. There is text that says "Joyful, Learning, Sharing".

Here's to the wonderful memories made in 2024, as well as the ones we'll create together in 2025.

If you're able to give a financial donation, please do so via: www.paypal.com/donate?campa...

#SugarLabs #Sugar #Programming #Software #OLPC #OutOfSchoolTime #Fun #Learning #Education #STEM

Reflections as a parent and teacher: Sugar at home and in the classroom As the year comes to a close, I wanted to take some time to reflect upon how I’ve used Sugar both in the classroom and at home. I have a…

Curious what life might be like as a parent using the Sugar Learning Platform at home?

Devin Ulibarri shares his reflections using Sugar both at home and in the classroom.

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#OLPC #Sugar #SugarLabs #Parenting #Education #Programming

A screenshot of the Sugar Labs merchandise store. A tee shirt is visible with the Sugar Labs logo on it.

We've got some SWEET stocking stuffers for you! Check out our new Sugar Labs store at www.bonfire.com/store/sugar-... and find some threads for you and your loved ones, all while supporting the #SugarLabs community and software development for learning! #education 🔖 #nonprofit #holidays ❄️ #threads 🧵

2024 year-end fundraiser Help Sugar Labs Inc. reach their goal by donating or sharing with your friends.

We received a number of encouraging donations last week towards our fundraiser this fall. Please consider making a tax-deductible financial contribution to #SugarLabs to help is in our mission to build a community of #Constructionist learning.

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Support our work in education | Bonfire Support Sugar Labs with the purchase of a tee shirt or hoodie. Makes for a great gift!. Help us meet our goal of raising $25,000 by the end of 2024. As we close out the...

Get a cool tee shirt or hoodie for yourself and a loved one, all while support our work in education. Check out our offerings on @Bonfire
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