If you're a primary school teacher looking for a fun, hands-on way to introduce coding to your youngest students, there's one robot that stands head and wings above the rest: Bee-Bot.
Developed specifically for early years and lower primary students, Bee-Bot is Australia's most popular programmable floor robot – and once you discover what it can do in the classroom, it's easy to see why. Available exclusively from Sammat Education, Bee-Bot is the must-have Digital Technologies resource for any K-2 classroom.
1. 🐝 Designed for Young Learners from the Ground Up
Bee-Bot's award-winning design puts simplicity front and centre. Its large, clear, colour-coded buttons are perfect for small hands, and there are no confusing degree turns or complicated commands – just straightforward forward, back, left, right and go! With a memory of up to 200 steps, students can build increasingly complex sequences as their confidence grows.
Bee-Bot moves in accurate 15cm steps and turns precisely 90° each time, giving students immediate, predictable feedback as they develop their understanding of directional language, sequencing and logical thinking. Flashing eyes and sound confirmations let students know their instructions have been received, making the programming experience intuitive and rewarding.
2. 📚 Cross-Curricular Learning Built Right In
One of the greatest strengths of Bee-Bot is its ability to connect Digital Technologies to virtually every area of the primary curriculum. With a broad range of curriculum-aligned activity mats, Bee-Bot can be integrated into:
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Literacy – Alphabet Mat, CVC Mat, Fairy-Tale Mat, Letters & Numbers Cards
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Numeracy – Number Line Mat, Australian Currency Mat, Mathematics Activities Cards
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HSIE & Geography – World Map, Australia Map, Transparent Grid overlays
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Science – Solar System Mat
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Play-based Learning – Snakes & Ladders, Race Track, Treasure Island, Space Mat
Whether you're running a lesson on CVC words, Australian currency or mapping, Bee-Bot brings an engaging, hands-on coding dimension to subjects your students are already exploring.
3. 🎒 Comprehensive Classroom Bundles for Every Need
Sammat Education offers a fantastic range of Bee-Bot Classroom Bundles, taking the guesswork out of outfitting your class with the right resources. Choose from:
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Bee-Bot Swarm Bundle – 6 Bee-Bots and a rechargeable docking station
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Literacy & Numeracy Kit – 6 Bee-Bots with Alphabet, CVC, Number Line and Currency mats
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Mobile Learning Kit – 6 Bee-Bots, Hive carry bag, activity cards and charging dock
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Play & Learn Kit – 6 Bee-Bots with Snakes & Ladders, Race Track, Space and Treasure Island mats
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Explore & Discover Kit – 6 Bee-Bots with World Map, Australia Map and Solar System mats
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Nature & Environments Kit – 6 Bee-Bots with Countryside, Wildlife, Farmyard and Zoo mats
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Value Bundle – 12 Bee-Bots, 2 docking stations, storage bags and a comprehensive set of mats and accessories
With bundles available from $953 ex GST, there's an option to suit every school budget.
4. 🔋 Rechargeable and Inclusive by Design
Say goodbye to flat batteries mid-lesson! Every Bee-Bot now comes with a USB charging lead, making it simple to keep your robots topped up via a computer or USB wall adapter. The rechargeable docking station (included in several bundles) makes classroom management even easier, allowing up to six Bee-Bots to charge simultaneously.
Bee-Bot is also designed with inclusivity in mind. Students can record their own audio to play back when each button is pressed – a fantastic feature for students with auditory or visual processing needs. Bee-Bots can even detect one another (and Blue-Bots) and greet each other with a sound, adding a delightful social element to group learning activities.
5. 🌟 Award-Winning, Proven and Loved by Teachers
Bee-Bot isn't just popular – it's proven. As a multi-award winning educational resource, Bee-Bot has been adopted by schools around the world and is widely regarded as the ideal introduction to coding for early learners. At Sammat Education, we back every Bee-Bot with first-class support from our team of former teachers, so you'll never feel alone in getting the most from your classroom robot.
Need to spread Bee-Bot across multiple classrooms? Our Mobile Learning Kit packs everything neatly into a carry bag, so coding on the move has never been easier. Schools are also welcome to submit a Purchase Order – just select the option at checkout.
Ready to bring Bee-Bot into your classroom? Browse the full range of Bee-Bot robots, bundles and activity mats at Sammat Education today.
