Elementary students in Chelsea Public Schools have participated in the Wonder League Robotics Competition for the past 9 years. I will share the best practices I have developed for creating a successful learning experience for students and highlight the skills that students develop as they work in teams to code Dash robots through challenges. Some students make great gains in coding and problem solving skills, while others develop leadership and communication skills--and all become stronger collaborators. The presentation will include examples of student teams demonstrating engagement, motivation, and perseverance while working through the missions.I will review different models for running a robotics team or program that maximize the potential for equitable student participation and share step-by-step tips for starting a Wonder League team this year. Educators can try out Dash and the MakeWonder block-coding platform during the session.