Bee-Bot is a unique and versatileclassroom resource which will delight and engage children in awide variety of cross curricular learning activities. Bee-Bot is the ideal support for helpingyou teach early computing and programming. With a simple child-friendlylayout it’s a perfect starting point for teaching control,sequencing, directional language and algorithms.Bee-Bot brings innovation and excitement, not only to ICT, but to many different subject areas. Bee-Bot works on 3 AA batteries (not included). Ages 3+ years. Features:
- Clear and bright buttons
- Makes sounds and flashes eyes toconfirm instructions when sequencing
- Memory of up to 40 steps and pausecommands
- Robust design
- No confusing degree turns to program
- Open-ended learning device
- Small and compact
Benefits: Child-friendly design makes it suitable forfoundation stage children and upwards. Gives children immediate audio and visualfeedback. Use any combination of forward, back, left,right, pause and clear. Very tough and easy to use. Drop tested fordurability. Program Bee-Bot to move forward orbackward 15 cm steps and turn left orright 90 degrees. Can be used in every subject area, in roleplay and imaginative play. Bee-Bot doesn’t need lots of open space.Use on the desk top or on the floor. Educational Value: Bee-Bot is a great resource to support the development of computing skills:
- Introduction to sequencing and control
- Develops positional and directional language
- Program sequences and repetitions
- Understand algorithms
- Design, write and debug programs
- Detect and correct errors in programs
- Supports development of fine motor skills
- Bee-Bot can be used across the curriculum for engaging learning.