![]() This also does a great job at paving the way for kids to begin monitoring details closely for their projects. Another “no fail” way to make sure the kids have all of their circuits pointed in the right direction. Third, there are actually arrows on the pieces for the kids to be able to follow the pattern of how the bit should be placed and in what direction. There’s an illustrated guide that breaks down these sections in the included booklet. Second, the “bits” are color coded so you know the bits specific function such as input/output, lights, sensors, etc. This is a HUGE HUGE benefit when you’re working with a group!!! You never have to worry about the kids “snapping” the pieces together the wrong way and getting stalled on their projects because they didn’t do it right. LittleBits was simple enough to engage my youngest child and my oldest! Understanding the Bits:įirst, the little pieces, called “bits”, are magnetic and only snap together when they are facing the right polarity. The first thing I want to say is do NOT be overwhelmed if you do not know anything about simple circuits! The littleBits STEAM+ kit is easy to open out of the box and begin using immediately with no prior knowledge! I was able to make multiple simple inventions just by following the directions within minutes of opening the box – even not knowing what the parts were! They grew up with Snap Circuits and other random DIY electrical kits so we were all extremely interested to check out the littleBits STEAM+ kit and see how it would work with a spread of kid’s ages! And as you know my husband has been a teacher/principal for almost 15 years so we’ve been in and out of all sorts of robotics/engineering clubs with students over the years. We have personally purchased and used several types of Sphero robotic balls over the years, but I didn’t know about their STEAM+ kits! My oldest son who is currently 14 years old loves to fix and re-build “retro” electronics and helps his almost 12 year old brother a lot when it comes to designing and building. LittleBits STEAM+ Classroom Pack Includes: ![]()
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