Loti-Bot Mat - Minibeasts

Overview

• Enhance programming skills with this mat, designed to support learning about minibeasts and their habitats.

• Featuring detailed illustrations of commonly found minibeasts, children can develop their programming skills by being tasked to navigate to different insects. The mat can also be used to develop children’s basic geographical skills by reinforcing directions and locational language. With 15 x 15cm squares, each mat is compatible with Loti-bot, but can also be used with Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot.

• The mat supports Key Stage 1 education, enhancing computing and science skills. It encourages children to engage with programming tasks, promoting logical thinking and problem-solving. Its vibrant illustrations provide an engaging learning platform, seamlessly integrating technology into the classroom.

• Incorporating the Year 2 science curriculum, the mat helps children identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats. This dual-purpose resource bridges computing with science, offering insights into ecosystems. It facilitates interactive learning where children explore living things and their environments.

• The mat supports computing curriculum by encouraging children to create and debug simple programs, enhancing computational thinking. With a focus on practical application, it serves as a versatile educational tool, actively engaging children while they learn essential skills.