{"product_id":"bee-bot-blue-bot-seaside-mat","title":"Bee-Bot \/ Blue-Bot Seaside Mat","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBee-Bot \/ Blue-Bot Seaside Mat\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an engaging setting for hands-on programming activities, allowing pupils to navigate Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot around a colourful seaside town.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren can plan journeys between different locations on the mat before programming their robot to follow the route. This provides a practical way to introduce \u003cstrong\u003esequencing, algorithms, directional language and debugging\u003c\/strong\u003e, as pupils predict where their robot will travel, test their instructions and make changes where necessary. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seaside setting also makes the mat particularly useful for \u003cstrong\u003ecross-curricular geography activities\u003c\/strong\u003e. Teachers can use the illustrated locations to introduce geographical vocabulary, discuss features of a seaside environment and encourage pupils to describe positions and routes using appropriate directional language. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivities can easily be adapted to suit different levels. Younger pupils might program Bee-Bot to travel to a chosen seaside location, while more confident learners can plan longer routes, write instructions for classmates or find different ways to reach the same destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeaside-themed learning mat\u003c\/strong\u003e – Creates an engaging environment for Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelops early coding skills\u003c\/strong\u003e – Supports sequencing, programming, prediction and debugging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncourages directional language\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pupils can describe and follow routes while practising positional and directional vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports geography learning\u003c\/strong\u003e – Use the seaside setting to discuss locations, routes and geographical features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for problem-solving\u003c\/strong\u003e – Children can plan a journey, test their program and correct their instructions if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-curricular resource\u003c\/strong\u003e – Combines coding with geography, communication and collaborative learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for individual or group work\u003c\/strong\u003e – Teachers can create challenges for pupils to solve independently, in pairs or in small groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed for use with TTS programmable floor robots. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassroom Activity Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk pupils to program Bee-Bot from one seaside location to another, describe the route before entering their commands, or give another group a destination to reach. More advanced activities could involve creating a sequence with several stops or deliberately introducing an incorrect command for pupils to identify and debug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seaside Town\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 years+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coding, sequencing, directional language, geography, problem-solving and computational thinking \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot programmable floor robots are \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e and are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bee-Bot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54777067274567,"sku":"TTS IT10148","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/6028\/6791\/files\/bee-bot-stem-other-bee-bot-blue-bot-seaside-mat-sg-education-1255896010.jpg?v=1787773755","url":"https:\/\/sgeducation.ie\/products\/bee-bot-blue-bot-seaside-mat","provider":"SG Education Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}