Early Learning

Children will enjoy programming with the Bee-Bot Fairytale Mat to visit characters and scenery from familiar fairytales including: Goldilocks and the Three Bears Jack and the Beanstalk The Three Little Pigs For an added resource see the versatile Fairytale Activity Tin that contains accessories to use with the Fairytale Bee-Bot/Blue-Bot mat. Includes comprehensive teacher's notes - link Literacy with ICT. Size - 120cm x 45 cm

Travel the world and go on a voyage of discovery with Bee-Bot and the Bee-Bot world map! Contains information about the world, including the oceans, continents, countries and capital cities. Bee-Bot not included. Enhance children’s knowledge of the world by combining map reading, directional learning and co-ordinate geometry and much more. The detail and colour makes these maps visually stunning and exciting. Large and medium maps are printed on hard-wearing vinyl with eyelets for hanging.

Free shipping on this product! This is a set of 4 Bee-Bot World Mats with associated Activity Tins.We have a whole new range of activities tins, mats and resources, and they're all designed to work together with our brand new Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot!This range contains exciting cross-curricular resources, which will help teachers to teach these skills in other subjects. The Bee-Bot Community Maps and Activity Tins Sets bundle includes: 6x Bee-Bot Rechargeable Programmable Floor Robot 1x Countryside Bee-Bot Mat and Activity Tin. 1x Transport and Industry Bee-Bot Mat and Activity Tin. 1x People Who Help Us Bee-Bot Mat and Activity Tin. 1x Seaside Bee-Bot Mat and Activity Tin. 1x Charging Dock for Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot  

Free shipping on this product! The Bee-Bot Nature and Environments Kit is a great cross-curricular resource to integrate digital technologies with the learning around nature and environments, and teach kids programming and control to kindergarten and early years students. The Bee-Bot Nature and Environments Kit bundle includes: 6x Bee-Bot Rechargeable Programmable Floor Robot 6x Bee-Bot Pushers 1x Countryside Mat 1x Countryside Activity Tin 1x Wildlife Garden Mat 1x Zoo Activity Tin 1x Farmyard Mat 1x Zoo Mat 1x Charging Dock for Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot

Free shipping on this product! The Bee-Bot Explore and Discover Kit can be a great resource to cross-curriculally integrate digital technologies with geography, humanities, and social sciences. It also teaches kids program and control for Kindergarten and Early Years students. The Bee-Bot Explore and Discover Kit bundle includes: 6x Bee-Bot Rechargeable Programmable Floor Robot 6x Bee-Bot Pushers 1x World Map Mat 1x Australia Map Mat 1x Solar System Mat 2x Transparent Grid 4x4 Mat  (to overlay on your existing maps) 1x Charging Dock for Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot

Free shipping on this product! The Bee-Bot Play and Learn class pack integrates Digital Technologies with fun and engaging play activities and teaches program and control to Kindergarten and Early Years students. The Bee-Bot Play and Learn bundle includes: 6x Bee-Bot Rechargeable Programmable Floor Robot 1x Snakes and Ladders Mat 1x Obstacle Course for Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot 1x Race Track Mat 1x Treasure Island Mat 1x Space Mat 1x Charging Dock for Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot

TTS ClassCast is our very own innovative way to share audio in the classroom. With TTS ClassCast you can wirelessly transmit audio from virtually any device! Simply connect the device to the transmitter and the audio will automatically stream to the connected headsets. The headsets and transmitter have three channels (A/B/C) which means that if you have more than one transmitter being used in the same space. TTS ClassCast comes with six headsets, all wireless and rechargeable. The headsets are robust and durable to stand the test of time in any classroom, even the ear cushions are replaceable! You can connect up to 18 headsets to one transmitter for wider sharing in the classroom and the range is up to 30 metres so children can walk around with these headsets on. The transmitter also has a microphone cut in button which is extremely handy for interrupting the audio to speak directly into the children's headsets. The TTS ClassCast is the ideal way to share audio to headsets, great for story time, working around one tablet/laptop or listening to music.

Product Features: Magnify and Record all in one Great for assessment Recording time - 30 seconds Dual lens - 2 and 4 x magnification This set of unique, Recordable Magnifiers has a recording time of 30 seconds, allowing children to develop essential skills in a fun way. The Recordable Magnifiers are perfect for focusing children on their observations without the pressure of having to write them down! Children can simply hold down the 'record' button and record up to 30 seconds into the magnifying glass itself. They are ideal for assessing children's progression, as the teacher can simply playback the child's 30 seconds recording. Easy to handle and lightweight, the magnifiers are dual lens with 2 and 4 x magnification. A wipeable insert on the front allows the child to write their name, allowing for easy identification of each child's recording. Pack contains 6 brightly coloured magnifiers and 5 write on cards per magnifier. Each magnifier takes 2 x AAA batteries (not included). Size: Overall length 22cm, dual lens 2 and 4 x magnification 9cm diameter.

Easi-Mic is ideal for recording straight into the PC to create podcasts, narrative and music. The flexible gooseneck allows you to point it in most convenient direction and the weighted metal stand ensures stable desk positioning. Size - H 35cm. Key Features: Mute button LED transmission indicator Weighted base Flexible Gooseneck

Product Features: Rechargeable All four cars can be used simultaneously without having to set frequencies Great for developing early stages of control Encourage the use of directional language Engage groups and individuals Ideal for collaborative play Integrating ICT into your setting can be a challenge, especially in nurseries and preschools. We know that changing batteries should be the least of your worries as you plan effectively, instigate free flow learning and assess every child accordingly. With that in mind, our revolutionary range of rechargeable ICT resources designed especially for Nurseries, Preschools and Foundation stage helps you introduce ICT without the hassle. Our Easi-Cars are a fantastic example of what this range has to offer. In four vibrant colours with corresponding handset controls, they have been designed to work together at the same time. For the first time in your setting, up to four children can use remote control resources together without worrying about frequencies clashing. We wanted these cars to be as appealing as possible to children. With their attractive design and headlights that light up when they move, both girls and boys will be eager to start exploring your setting with these wonderful Early Years resources. The two button control allows the cars to go forward and reverse to change direction. We class this as a 'stage two' remote control - it's a great stepping stone between simple one button (stage one) cars and three or four button cars. Stage two allows children to explore cause and effect as they make simple choices between 'forward' and 'reverse turn'. Use indoors and out (on flat terrain). They're super for using with small world buildings, following different routes, races or just exploring and developing key ICT skills. Easi-Cars come with a docking station for charging that doubles as a storage centre for these fantastic resources - perfect for self selection and free flow play. With no batteries required, these innovative vehicles will not only save the hassle of replacing batteries, they will recoup the cost of batteries alone in the first year of use. Ideal for developing directional language, communication and collaboration skills as children work and play together, control skills and appreciation of space and place, the Easi-Cars will be a firm favourite in your setting for years to come. Set includes four cars, four handsets, docking station and power adapter. For ages 3yrs+

Store your Bee-Bots and Blue-Bots compactly and safely in this purpose made bag. Made from durable fabrics and with an extra tough zip, this is the perfect storage solution for your floor robots. A clear pocket on the front allows for the easy identification of your class set Stores 8 Bee-Bots, a docking station, a tactile reader and additional peripherals you may need The bag can be carried by the grab handle or detachable shoulder strap Bee-Bot Hive Storage Bag Store your Bee-Bots and Blue-Bots compactly and safely in this purpose made bag. Made from durable fabrics and with an extra tough zip, this is the perfect storage solution for your floor robots. The Hive bag consists of storage for 8 Bee-Bots, a docking station, a tactile reader and any additional peripherals you may need for your lesson. The bag also includes a generous pocket to store your lesson resources and teaching folder. The bag can be carried by either the grab handle or detachable shoulder strap. A clear pocket on the front allows for the easy identification of your class set.

Use these tunnels to add a 3D challenge to your Bee-Bot /Blue-Bot lessons. With 2 15 x 15cm tunnels and one 30cm x 15cm tunnel, different routes and obstacles can be easily mapped out on any of your Bee-Bot mats. Highlights 3 Tunnels Made from Ply Wood Transform your Bee-Bot mat into a 3D world

Use this modular road to create endless route possibilities for Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot. Containing 25 number of road pieces, build the road ahead for students to program their route. Also contains 4 end pieces which can be used to add complexity to the challenge. Highlights Differentiated challenges Features roundabouts, left turns, right turns and straight road pieces Perfect for adding complexity to Bee-Bot lessons

Take Bee-Bot/Blue-Bot on an adventure around the Market Place Mat to visit different stalls and complete his shopping list. Activity Tin sold separately.

The Construction Site Activity Tin contains accessories to use with the Construction Site Bee-Bot mat. Included in the tin are 6 character jackets to transform Bee-Bot/Blue-Bot into your favourite Construction Site characters, 10 cards with cross-curricular activity ideas and 20 prop pieces to place on the mat. Quick and easy to get started with when planing time is limited. Highlights Offers planned, intentional teaching of vocabulary A progressive, considered method to narrow the word gap Includes subject knowledge support for teachers

The Seaside Activity Tin contains accessories to use with the Seaside Bee-Bot mat. Included in the tin are 6 character jackets to transform Bee-Bot/Blue-Bot into a range of Seaside characters, 10 cards with cross-curricular activity ideas and 20 prop pieces to place on the mat. Quick and easy to get started with when planing time is limited. Highlights Offers planned, intentional teaching of vocabulary A progressive, considered method to narrow the word gap Includes subject knowledge support for teachers

Use the Old West Mat to explore the old west with Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot and learn mapping skills along the way.

Use the Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot School Mat to develop build languages, reading, and matching skills with the fun interactive mat.

Blue-Bot TacTile Reader Standard Tile Pack - If you need to replace some TacTiles for the Blue-Bot Programming TacTile Reader or you just want to have a larger selection, this pack is perfect! Contents Forwards x 8 Backwards x 8 Left (90°) x 4 Right (90°) x 4 Pause x 1

Blue-Bot TacTile Reader Tiles Extension Pack introduces extra functionality to the standard pack including 45° turns and repeats. Using these, children can program Blue-Bot using the Blue-Bot Programming TacTile Reader to explore geometry and also create efficient algorithms. Product Content 45° Left x 4 45° Right x 4 Repeat start x 3 2x Repeat x 2 2x Repeat x 1 4x Repeat x 2 6x Repeat x 2 8x Repeat x 2 Repeat end x 3 Pause x 2

Blue-Bot Programming TacTile Reader - A unique and extremely fun way to program Blue-Bot, place your instructions on the tile reader, press go and see Blue-Bot complete the program! The tiles can be placed either portrait or landscape depending on how the child wants to lay out their program and if they want to debug their program, simply swap the tiles and press 'go' to try their program again. Connecting to a Blue-Bot couldn't be easier, turn Blue-Bot on, press connect on the Reader and wait for Blue-Bot's eyes to go blue to show it is connected! Key features Bluetooth connectivity 10 position slots Rechargeable Speaker for audible feedback Connect up to three units together 25 TacTiles included Compatible with both Standard and Extension tiles Physically correct sequences and algorithms.

Bee-bot Lessons is a resource pack and CD of classroom tested Bee-bot activities and learning resources, licensed for use across the whole school. Bee-Bot Lessons was developed by Cristy McBee, a kindergarten teacher in a technology rich laboratory classroom in Rock Springs, WY. Each of the lessons has been used and refined by both the author and her colleagues throughout the school district. Each is easy to implement and has been tested in the classroom. Bee-Bot Lessons comes with a license to copy the lessons and use them throughout a school site. They work well with students from pre-kindergarten through second grade. Bee-Bot lesson cards Bee-Bot Lessons comes complete with a CD containing nearly 1000 images carefully matched to the lessons, such as the ones to the left that support the lesson on food groups. These brightly-coloured images are especially appealing to young children. Card MatThe images are organised into convenient PDF files. Each lesson specifies the file containing the images that support it, along with other suggested resources, most conveniently available at schools. Print the images, follow the lesson instructions, and set Bee-Bot off on a teaching adventure for your class! With lessons for math, science, social studies, reading, art, and more, Bee-Bot Lessons can be used throughout the day and throughout the year, incorporating technology across the curriculum. Bee-Bot Card Mat The Bee-Bot card mat is the perfect companion for Bee-Bot Lessons. The Bee-Bot card mat is a 6 by 6 grid with a clear plastic sheet on top. The grid is designed so that each square represents one Bee-Bot step. Lift the plastic sheet, place images from Bee-Bot Lessons or those you create on the grid, and lower the plastic sheet to lock them in place. With the grid as a guide, students use Bee-Bot to explore the subject or task represented by the images. The Bee-Bot card mat provides a durable and flexible learning station for Bee-Bot that can be used in all areas of the curriculum.

Problem-Solving with Bee-Bot includes a teacher manual with instructions and objectives and a CD with 150 student challenges, licensed for use across your whole school. Problem-Solving with Bee-Bot is targeted at students in first through fifth grades. Challenges are based on a grid which takes advantage of Bee-Bot's 90 degree turns. Initial exercises challenge students to develop simple routes for Bee-Bot and can be used with younger students. Subsequent exercises have more complicated routes tied to cartesian coordinates on the grid, providing hands-on practice in understanding graphing and mapping. Additional challenges focus on prediction, logic, sequencing, and directions. Working together on challenges helps student develop communication and collaboration skills while testing their solutions with Bee-Bot provides a motivating experience in self-evaluation. Problem-Solving with Bee-Bot includes a teacher manual with instructions and objectives and a CD with 150 student challenges. Challenges are self-contained on one page to be easily printed and distributed to students. Each challenge is self-contained with its goal and instructions. Students solve the challenge they are presented and then test their solution with Bee-Bot. Challenges are organized by type and level of difficulty, so teachers can match challenges to student experience and ability. Challenges that emphasize mapping, graphing, predicting, and sequencing are included along with a series of challenges that present increasingly complex Bee-Bot routes. Problem-Solving with Bee-Bot was developed by Lester Carr, a 40-year public school veteran, who drew on broad experience introducing technology into the classroom to develop Problem-Solving with Bee-Bot. Bee-Bot's simplicity and ease and use were an inspiration to develop challenges that put the motivation, excitement, and learning potential of robot technology into the hands of elementary school students.