Sphero Mini Blue: App-Controlled Robotic Ball, STEM Learning and Coding Toy, Ages 8 and Up

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Get ready to add some excitement to your classroom with Sphero BOLT – the ultimate coding robotic ball! Designed for educators who want to inspire their students' curiosity in STEM, Sphero BOLT is a game-changing tool that empowers students to explore their creativity, coding skills, and inventiveness. With its advanced sensors, programmable LED matrix, and innovative technology, Sphero BOLT is the perfect way to integrate some fun into learning and make your classroom a place where students can't wait to explore! Sphero makes remarkably cool, programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools that transform the way kids learn, create and invent through coding, science, music, and the arts. Note: Adult supervision is recommended when using Sphero Mini with children under 8 years of age, as the robot's shell is designed to open up, exposing smaller parts that need to be handled with care and could be a choking hazard for little ones. Go #BeyondCode and enrich your learning experience with engaging STEAM activities that foster creativity and collaboration. EXPANSIVE ACTIVITY LIBRARY: The Sphero Edu app offers a vast array of activities that teach computer science concepts and enhances learning in core subjects like math, science, and ELA, making it easy for educators to incorporate STEAM into their curriculum.CROSS-CURRICULAR LEARNING: Sphero BOLT is perfect for cross-curricular learning, combining STEM and the arts to encourage creativity and innovation in your classroom. With access to an extensive library of educational games and activities found in the free Sphero Edu App (compatible with iOS, Android, and Chrome), your students can learn how to code in an engaging and interactive way. TABLETOP FRIENDLY: Mini is small enough for desktop learning but sturdy enough to roll around on the floor. Students can easily maneuver the robots around their desks or workspaces, encouraging hands-on learning and interaction in a space-efficient manner.

HANDS-ON STEAM: Engage your students in hands-on play and STEAM activities while teaching them how to code with Sphero BOLT.EXCITING ACCESSORIES: Mini comes with cones and pins that can be used to create a range of engaging activities, from navigating mazes to robot races! INSPIRE CREATIVITY AND DISCOVER POSSIBILITIES: With Sphero BOLT's advanced programmable sensors and 8x8 LED matrix, your students can explore the world of coding and robotics with hands-on, creative play, while discovering endless possibilities. Adult supervision is required for children under eight as Mini's shell is designed to open up, exposing smaller parts that need to be handled with care and could be a choking hazard for little ones. Risk-taking, leaping, trying again, and failing are part of our genetic material. Without it, humans would not have inhabited every corner of this planet. Oftentimes we can see failure, particularly in exams, as negative — one of the worst things we can allow students to experience. But what if we allow students to fail in a safe space and make learning a personal endeavor? EXPANSIVE ACTIVITY LIBRARY: The free Sphero Edu app offers an array of activities that teach computer science concepts and enhances learning in core subjects like math, science, and ELA, making it easy for educators to incorporate STEAM into their curriculum. In the Sphero Play App (recommended for home), you can use Mini a game controller for arcade-style games..