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Transform your phonics teaching with the innovative 44 Sound and Spelling Phonics Tubs. This comprehensive set is designed to offer a hands-on, tactile approach to learning the complexities of the English phonetic system. Each of the 44 tubs is dedicated to one of the sounds of the English language, complete with visual items and lists to showcase different spellings that produce the same sound. From 'ai' in "snail" to 'a_e' in "cake", these tubs make abstract phonetic concepts concrete and accessible for students of all levels. Major Features: Comprehensive Phonics Toolkit: Includes 44 tubs covering all the essential sounds in the English language, with items and lists for diverse spellings. Tactile Learning Approach: Offers a tangible way to explore phonics, enhancing engagement and retention for children, especially beneficial for EALD learners. Structured Learning: Designed for both pre-phonics introduction and as preparation for the Phonics Screening Check, supporting structured phonics sessions. Classroom-Friendly: Comes fully assembled with easy-to-read labels and a simple storage solution, integrating seamlessly into daily teaching routines. Educational Support: Accompanied by a full teaching guide with fun activities, backed by exceptional support from experienced educators.

The Alphabet Mat brings letters and coding together on one large floor grid. Children program Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot to travel to a letter, a starting sound or the letters of a simple word — so phonics practice becomes active, hands-on and easy to share as a whole class. What's included: 1 × alphabet floor mat, approximately 75 × 90cm Letter squares sized to the robots' 15cm step For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Letter recognition and letter–sound links Building and spelling simple words by programming a route Directional language and sequencing Early problem-solving and debugging A core mat for literacy and coding. Browse all Bee-Bot activity mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Australia Map Mat puts our own country on the floor for children to explore. They program Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot to travel between the states and territories, reach a capital city, or find a familiar place — a genuinely local way to link early coding with the geography children are learning about at school. What's included: 1 × Australia map floor mat, gridded to the robots' 15cm step For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Planning and programming routes across the map Australian geography — states, territories and cities Directional language and counting steps between places Sequencing, prediction and debugging A local favourite for HSIE and coding. Browse all Bee-Bot activity mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Australian Money Mat puts real, recognisable coins and notes on the floor for children to code across. They program Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot to travel to a given coin, note or amount — so everyday money maths becomes something they physically work through, not just look at on a worksheet. What's included: 1 × floor mat showing Australian coins and notes Squares sized to the robots' 15cm step For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Recognising Australian coins and notes Counting money and making simple amounts Programming routes and directional language Everyday maths, problem-solving and debugging A genuinely local maths resource. See all Bee-Bot activity mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

Turn coding lessons into a trip through town. The Busy Street Mat is a themed floor mat for the Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot floor robots, where children program a route past shops, houses and pedestrian crossings — a hands-on way to practise sequencing and directional language while they talk about their local community. What's included: 1 × Busy Street themed floor mat, gridded to match Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot's 15cm steps Works with any Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot robot (robot sold separately) Wipe-clean and hard-wearing for everyday classroom use What your child practises: Planning and programming a step-by-step route to a target Directional language — forwards, backwards, left and right Problem-solving and debugging when the robot doesn't stop where they expected Talking about the local community — shops, roads and staying safe near traffic A great first mat for early coders. Browse the full range of Bee-Bot activity mats, or see which robot to pair it with in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Construction Site Mat puts Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot to work on a busy building site. It's the perfect partner for the clip-on pushers: children program the robot to collect and move materials around the site, turning a simple route into a proper problem to plan and solve. What's included: 1 × construction site floor mat, gridded to the robots' 15cm step Works especially well with the Bee-Bot & Blue-Bot Pushers (sold separately) For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ For the associated activity tin, please see Construction Site Activity tin What your child practises: Planning multi-step routes to move materials to a target Problem-solving and debugging when a push doesn't land right Directional language and spatial reasoning Talk about building and how things are made Great paired with pushers for a hands-on challenge. Browse all Bee-Bot mats and accessories, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Construction Site Activity Tin puts Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot to work on the building site. Children dress the robot as a site worker and program it to move around the scene — a hands-on way to bring coding together with early geography, positional language and plenty of imaginative play. What's included: 6 × construction site character jackets that clip onto Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot 20 × prop pieces to build the site on the mat 10 × activity cards with cross-curricular challenge ideas Designed to be used with the Construction Site Mat (sold separately); works well with the clip-on Pushers Suitable for ages 3+ (contains small parts) What your child practises: Programming a route around the site, then testing and debugging it Directional and positional language Early geography and problem-solving — moving materials from place to place New vocabulary through role play A great theme for a "buildings and construction" unit. Browse the full range of Bee-Bot mats and tins, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Countryside Mat sends Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot out into the fields, farms and villages of the countryside. Children program a route from the farmhouse to the pond, along the lanes and past the animals — turning a coding task into a gentle exploration of the natural world and the words that describe it. What's included: 1 × countryside floor mat, gridded to the robots' 15cm step For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Pairs with the Countryside Activity Tin, and connects with the Seaside, People Who Help Us and Transport & Industry mats to build one large Bee-Bot World Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Planning and programming a route, then testing and debugging it Directional and positional language across an open scene Early geography and talk about farms, fields and the natural world New vocabulary and simple storytelling as the robot travels A calm, engaging theme for early coders. Browse all Bee-Bot activity mats, or find a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The CVC Word Building Mat helps early readers put sounds together to make words. Children program Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot to travel to each letter in turn — c, then a, then t — blending the sounds aloud as the robot lands, so phonics practice becomes active and memorable rather than a worksheet. What's included: 1 × CVC letters floor mat, gridded to the robots' 15cm step For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Blending consonant–vowel–consonant words like cat, dog and pin Letter–sound recognition and early spelling Directional language and sequencing a route Predicting, testing and debugging A hands-on bridge between coding and phonics. Browse all Bee-Bot activity mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Deluxe Transparent Grid Mat measures 90cm x 90cm (6x6 Bee-bot Squares!) The Deluxe Transparent Grid Mat is the largest and most flexible mat in the range. It's a clear grid, sized to the robots' 15cm step, that you lay over a picture, a poster, a map or your own printed scene — instantly turning whatever you're teaching into a Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot coding challenge, with room for longer routes than the standard grid. What's included: 1 × large clear grid mat with 15cm squares to match the robots' step (6x6 grid) Lay it over any image, map or surface, or have children design their own underneath For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Programming routes to your chosen pictures, letters or numbers Directional language and sequencing on any topic Problem-solving and debugging over a larger grid Whatever curriculum link you place underneath — literacy, maths, science and more One mat, endless lessons. See all Bee-Bot activity mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Rechargeable Docking Station keeps a whole class set of Bee-Bots or Blue-Bots charged, organised and ready to go. It charges and stores up to six robots at once, so there are no loose batteries to chase and no flat robots holding up a lesson — just lift one off the dock and start coding. What's included: 1 × docking station that charges and stores up to 6 rechargeable Bee-Bots or Blue-Bots at once USB charging, with a USB cable included (robots sold separately) Fully charges in about half a day, for up to four hours of normal use Portable and wall-mountable to save space; designed to fit robots with sensors underneath Good to know: Works only with rechargeable Bee-Bots and Blue-Bots Perfect for class sets, coding clubs and shared resources between classrooms The tidiest way to run a class set. See our Bee-Bot robots and class packs, or the Blue-Bot range.

The Fairytale Mat turns coding into storytelling. Children program Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot to travel through a storybook scene — from the cottage to the castle, past the forest and the characters along the way — retelling the tale and putting the events in order as the robot moves. What's included: 1 × fairytale floor mat, gridded to the robots' 15cm step For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Retelling a story and sequencing events in order Speaking, listening and building vocabulary Directional language and planning a route Prediction, testing and debugging A lovely link between literacy and coding. Browse all Bee-Bot activity mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Farmyard Mat brings the farm to the classroom floor, with the barn, the fields and all the farm animals to find. Children program Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot to visit the cows, the sheep and the hens — a friendly, familiar theme that pairs coding with early science and plenty of new words. What's included: 1 × farmyard floor mat, gridded to the robots' 15cm step For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Programming a route to visit each animal, then debugging it Naming farm animals and building vocabulary Early science — where animals live and what they need Directional language and sequencing A gentle first theme for the youngest coders. See all Bee-Bot activity mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

These Giant Sequence Cards give children a way to plan a Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot program away from the robot first. Each card shows a single command — forward, back, left or right — so a class can lay out a sequence, talk it through, then enter it and see if it works. It's a clear, physical bridge to the idea of an algorithm. What's included: 49 × durable, laminated A5 cards Bold, colourful command layout, easy to see from across the room Ideal for front-of-class modelling and small-group planning Suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Planning and recording a sequence before running it Reading and ordering directional commands Predicting the outcome, then debugging together The foundations of algorithms and computational thinking A staple for any early-coding classroom. Browse more Bee-Bot accessories and mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Hive Storage Bag is a hard-wearing carry bag that keeps your Bee-Bots or Blue-Bots safe, organised and ready for the next lesson. A designated padded slot for each robot means no knocks, no tangles and no hunting for a missing bot — just grab the bag and go, whether you're moving between classrooms or packing up for the day. What's included: 1 × robust Hive storage bag with a padded slot for each robot Holds a class set of up to 6 Bee-Bots or Blue-Bots (robots sold separately) Keeps robots protected, organised and easy to carry Made to withstand a busy classroom Why teachers like it: Saves time — everything is stored in one place, ready to use Protects your investment between lessons and on the move Pairs neatly with the docking station for a complete store-and-charge setup Keep your class set safe and portable. See our Bee-Bot robots and accessories, or the Blue-Bot range.

The Marketplace Mat turns the floor into a bustling market, with stalls and shops to visit. Children program Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot to travel from stall to stall — a natural setting for early money maths, everyday language and role play, all driven by planning the robot's route. What's included: 1 × marketplace floor mat, gridded to the robots' 15cm step Pairs with the Marketplace Activity Tin (jackets, props and cards, sold separately) For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Programming a route to each stall, then debugging it Early money and shopping vocabulary through role play Directional language and sequencing Problem-solving and turn-taking in small groups Add the matching tin to bring the market to life. Browse all Bee-Bot mats and tins, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Marketplace Activity Tin turns Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot into the characters you'd meet at a busy market — shoppers, stallholders and more. It's a natural fit for role play, early money maths and everyday language, all driven by children programming the robot around the scene. What's included: 6 × character jackets that clip onto Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot 20 × prop pieces to build market scenes on the mat 10 × activity cards with cross-curricular challenge ideas Designed to be used with a Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot mat (sold separately) Suitable for ages 3+ (contains small parts) What your child practises: Programming a route to visit each stall, then debugging it Everyday and money-related vocabulary through role play Directional language and turn-taking in small groups Sequencing and simple problem-solving The Marketplace Activity Tin contains accessories to use with the Marketplace Bee-Bot mat. Great for a shops or community topic. Browse the full range of Bee-Bot activity tins and mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Mathematics Activities Pack gives Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot a whole set of ready-made maths challenges. Each card sets a learning intention, an activity and the resources you'll need — so instead of working sums on paper, children program the robot to reach the answer, turning maths into something they can see move, talk about and solve together. What's included: A set of maths activity cards for use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Each card lists a learning intention, an activity and any resources needed Covers counting and number, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, shape, fractions, measures, sorting, money and time Designed for paired and small-group work; suitable for early years and lower primary What your child practises: Counting, number recognition and place value Addition, subtraction and early multiplication and division Shape, measures, fractions, sorting, money and time Open-ended problem-solving and independent thinking — planning a route to the answer, then debugging A genuinely cross-curricular way to link coding with the maths curriculum. See more Bee-Bot mats and activity resources, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

Mini Sequence Cards are the desk-sized companion to the giant, front-of-class set. Each small, laminated card shows a single command — forward, back, left or right — so children can lay out a program in pairs or small groups, talk it through, then enter it into Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot and see if it works. What's included: A pack of small, durable, laminated command cards Sized for individual, paired or small-group planning at the desk For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Planning and recording a sequence before running it Reading and ordering directional commands Debugging by moving, adding or removing cards, then retesting The foundations of algorithms and computational thinking A simple, powerful planning tool for small groups. Browse more Bee-Bot accessories, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Modular Road lets children build their own routes for Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot to follow. Click the pieces together into straights, corners and roundabouts, then program the robot to drive the course — a brilliant, tactile way to practise left and right turns and see a program come to life on a road they made themselves. What's included: 25 × road pieces (straights, left and right turns, and roundabouts) 4 × end pieces to add extra challenge For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Building a route, then planning and programming the robot along it Telling left from right, and using directional language Coordination, creative thinking and problem-solving Sequencing, prediction and debugging Endless routes, endless challenges. See more Bee-Bot accessories, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Number Line Mat lays a giant number line across the floor, so maths becomes something children can walk their robot along. They program Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot to move forwards or backwards to an answer — counting each step out loud — turning addition, subtraction and number order into an active, hands-on task. What's included: 1 × number line floor mat, gridded to the robots' 15cm step For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Counting and reading numbers in order Addition and subtraction by moving forwards and backwards Estimating and programming the right number of steps Sequencing, prediction and debugging A maths staple for the early years. See all Bee-Bot activity mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Obstacle Course turns the open floor into a proper coding challenge. Children program Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot to weave through the walls, doorways and arches without bumping into anything — planning a longer route, predicting each turn, and reworking the program when the robot doesn't get through first time. What's included: 10 × wall pieces 6 × doorways 2 × arches For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately); suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Planning and programming longer, more complex routes Spatial reasoning and directional language Persistence — testing, debugging and trying again Teamwork and communication Rearrange the pieces to build a new maze every time, so the challenge keeps growing with your class. See more Bee-Bot accessories and mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

Now Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot can draw. Clip one of these rainbow-coloured shells onto your robot, drop in a pen, and it traces its path as it moves — so children can see the shapes and patterns their program makes and link coding straight to early geometry. What's included: 6 × clip-on pen-holder shells in rainbow colours Made from hard-wearing plastic built for everyday classroom use Fits both Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot (robot and pen sold separately) Suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Programming the robot to draw squares, rectangles and other shapes Predicting the path before pressing go, then checking the result Early geometry — sides, corners and turns Recording and comparing different programs A small add-on that opens up a lot of maths. Browse more Bee-Bot accessories, or find a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The People Who Help Us Mat turns the floor into a small community, with the hospital, fire station, police station and shops all waiting to be visited. Children program Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot to travel to each one — a natural way to bring coding together with social studies and the language of everyday life. What's included: 1 × community-themed floor mat, gridded to the robots' 15cm step For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Pairs with the People Who Help Us Activity Tin (6 character jackets, props and cards), and connects with the other world mats Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Programming a route to visit each helper, then debugging it Directional and positional language Talk about the community and the people who keep it running New vocabulary through planned, hands-on play Add the matching tin to bring the scene to life. See all Bee-Bot mats and tins, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The People Who Help Us Activity Tin turns your Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot into the people children meet every day — a nurse, a firefighter, a police officer and more. It's a simple way to bring coding together with social studies and early vocabulary, using a robot children already love. What's included: 6 × character jackets that clip onto Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot 20 × prop pieces to set up scenes on the mat 10 × activity cards with cross-curricular challenge ideas Designed to be used with the People Who Help Us mat (sold separately) Suitable for ages 3+ (contains small parts) What your child practises: Programming a route to visit each helper, then testing and debugging it Directional and positional language along the way Talking about their community and the people who keep it running New vocabulary through planned, hands-on play This activity tin contains accessories to use with the People Who Help Us Bee-Bot mat. A quick, low-prep resource for busy classrooms. Browse the full range of Bee-Bot activity tins and mats, or pair it with a robot from the Blue-Bot collection.

These clip-on pushers let Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot do more than move — now they can shift objects from one place to another as they go. It's a simple way to turn a coding task into a proper problem: children have to program the robot to collect, carry and deliver, not just travel. What's included: 6 × clip-on pushers in rainbow colours Fits both Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Works especially well with the Construction Site Mat Suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Planning multi-step routes to move objects to a target Directional language and spatial reasoning Problem-solving and debugging when a push doesn't land right Working together and taking turns Ideal for use with the Bee-Bot/Blue-Bot Construction Site Mat. A cheap, versatile add-on for group tasks. See more Bee-Bot accessories, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Race Track Mat turns coding into a race. Children program Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot to follow the circuit — around the bends and along the straights to the finish line — building longer sequences and plenty of excitement as they go. Two robots can even take on the track side by side. What's included: 1 × race track floor mat, gridded to the robots' 15cm step For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Planning and programming a longer route around the circuit Directional language — following bends and turns Estimating distance and counting steps Sequencing, prediction and debugging A high-energy favourite for early coders. See all Bee-Bot activity mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The School Mat brings a familiar place to the floor, with classrooms, the hall, the office and the playground to explore. Children program Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot to travel from room to room — a friendly, recognisable setting that builds directional language and early mapping alongside their coding. What's included: 1 × school-themed floor mat, gridded to the robots' 15cm step For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Planning and programming routes around the school Directional and positional language Early mapping and talk about their own school day Sequencing, prediction and debugging A great first mat because the setting is so familiar. Browse all Bee-Bot activity mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Seaside Mat takes Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot to the coast, with beaches, boats and a lighthouse to explore. Its wide, open scene is perfect for building longer programs, so children stretch their sequencing skills while they talk about the seaside and the creatures that live along the shore. What's included: 1 × seaside floor mat, gridded to the robots' 15cm step For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Pairs with the Seaside Activity Tin, and connects with the other world mats to build one large Bee-Bot World Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Building and testing longer sequences of moves Directional and positional language across a bigger map Early science talk about coasts, boats and sea life Problem-solving and debugging when the robot lands off course A bright, engaging theme for early coders. See all Bee-Bot activity mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Seaside Activity Tin takes Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot to the coast, with beaches, boats and lighthouses to explore. The wide open scene is perfect for building longer programs, so children stretch their sequencing skills while they talk about the seaside and the creatures that live there. What's included: 6 × character jackets that clip onto Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot 20 × prop pieces to build seaside scenes on the mat 10 × activity cards with cross-curricular challenge ideas Designed to be used with the Seaside mat (sold separately) Suitable for ages 3+ (contains small parts) What your child practises: Building and testing longer sequences of moves Directional and positional language across a bigger map Early science talk about coasts, boats and sea life Problem-solving and debugging when the robot lands off course The Seaside Activity Tin contains accessories to use with the Seaside Bee-Bot mat. A bright, engaging theme for early coders. Explore the full range of Bee-Bot activity tins and mats, or find a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

The Shape, Colour & Size Mat is an early-maths playground for Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot. Children program the robot to travel to a named shape, a particular colour, or the biggest or smallest item — bringing sorting, matching and comparing to life as they plan each route. What's included: 1 × shape, colour and size floor mat, gridded to the robots' 15cm step For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Recognising and naming shapes and colours Sorting and comparing by size — bigger, smaller, same Directional language and sequencing a route Early problem-solving and debugging A versatile mat for early maths and coding. See all Bee-Bot activity mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.

A classroom favourite children already know, turned into a coding challenge. On the Snakes and Ladders Mat, children program Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot to move square by square — counting steps, following the numbers and working out how far to travel — so a familiar game quietly teaches sequencing and number sense. What's included: 1 × giant snakes and ladders floor mat Numbered squares sized to the robots' 15cm step For use with Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot (robot sold separately) Hard-wearing and reusable; suitable for ages 3+ What your child practises: Counting and reading numbers in order Estimating and programming the right number of steps Directional language and turn-taking in small groups Sequencing, prediction and debugging A friendly first mat for early coders. See all Bee-Bot activity mats, or a robot in the Blue-Bot collection.