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Coming to you from FIRST^® LEGO^® League HQ in Manchester, NH, USA.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“If you can’t make a mistake, you can’t make anything.”  

WHAT'S NEW

Explore New FIRST^® LEGO^® League content in FIRST^® Training: Exciting news — resources that were previously in Thinkscape are now available in FIRST Training! Teams and Class Packs can explore short, self-paced trainings to support a successful season, including: 

⛏️ UNEARTHED™ Season Resources – Get everything you need for this year’s challenge. 

⛏️ Getting Started – Learn the essentials of the FIRST LEGO League experience. 

⛏️ Implementing a Class Pack – Discover tips for facilitation, classroom management, and celebration events. 

Coaches can also explore volunteer trainings to learn more about event roles and how volunteers support teams. Visit FIRST Training in your FIRST Dashboard account to get started today! 
 

Nomination Deadline TODAY for Inspire the Future: FIRST Recognition Program: Nominations for the 2026 Inspire the Future: FIRST Recognition Program close today, Friday, October 31, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Make sure to submit a nomination for an outstanding FIRST educator or school in your community while there is still time. Submit your nomination today. 

FIRST LEGO League Around the World: A new video has been added to FIRST^® LEGO^® League Around the World YouTube playlist, which features videos made by Program Delivery Partners from all around the world to inspire you this season. 

REMINDERS

Ask an Archaeologist: Were you unable to attend one of the recent webinars hosted by the Archaeological Institute of America or Society of American Archaeology? The recordings are now available! Check out their YouTube channels to get answers to your most asked archaeology technology questions.  

⛏️ Archaeological Institute of America webinar recording 

⛏️ Society of American Archaeology webinar recording 

Additional UNEARTHED Challenge Sets Available for Purchase: Is your team looking for an additional Challenge Set? Teams are now able to order one (1) additional UNEARTHED set. Go to the FIRST Dashboard to place the order.     

Just getting started? Welcome to the UNEARTHED Season: During the 2025-2026 archaeology-inspired robotics season FIRST^® AGE™ presented by Qualcomm, students will use their STEM skills and creativity to discover the past and uncover the future together. The FIRST LEGO League UNEARTHED season will be an experience for the ages. Dig into the season by Watching the UNEARTHED Welcome Video and reviewing the season materials, available now on the Game & Season page. 

UNEARTHED Challenge Update: A Challenge Update was posted on September 16. Make sure to review the Challenge Updates & Clarifications throughout the season. 

Season Registration: There’s still time to join us as we explore the future together! Season registration is open in the FIRST Dashboard. Questions about registering your team? Contact FIRST Support. 

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST

Archaeologists uncover a Roman carved jewel in Northern England.

CELEBRATION AND SHOUTOUTS

What is your team uncovering this #UNEARTHED season?  

Share your thoughts on social media and be sure to tag us!