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TTS Rugged Robot Treasure Island Mat
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https://www.tts-international.com/tts-rugged-robot-treasure-island-mat/1017597.htmlProduct Code: 708-IT10242
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Why you'll love this product
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Interactive Learning
This mat offers an engaging way to introduce children to programming. By navigating the robot across the treasure-themed mat, they develop foundational coding skills.
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Curriculum Support
Aligned with Key Stage 1 and 2 computing curriculum, this resource aids in teaching how to create, design, and debug programs through practical application.
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Geography Skills
Enhances geographical understanding by using directional language and simple compass directions, supporting the Key Stage 1 geography curriculum.
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Collaborative Learning
The large size of the mat allows multiple robots and users, promoting teamwork and collaborative problem-solving among children.
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Programming Foundations
Specifically supports the 'Create and debug simple programs' aim of the Key Stage 1 computing curriculum, making it a valuable classroom resource.
TTS Rugged Robot Treasure Island Mat
Take Rugged Robot on an adventure using the Treasure Island mat.
Overview
Measuring 120 x 120 cm, this mat allows multiple robots and users to engage simultaneously, enhancing collaborative learning.
Designed to promote engaging and hands-on learning, the Treasure Island mat introduces children to the fundamentals of coding and geographical orientation. By navigating robots across the themed area, children practice following directions, using compass points, and executing simple programs.
Aligned with Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 computing curriculums, the mat enables children to craft, test, and refine programs that fulfil specific functions. This hands-on approach supports differentiated learning styles and encourages problem-solving among young coders.
Beyond computing, the thematic elements of treasure and island exploration on the island mat integrate seamlessly with geographical learning objectives. Children are encouraged to use directional language and understand spatial concepts, which are crucial for grasping more complex geographical and computational ideas in the future.
Supports the National Curriculum
Computing, Key Stage 1
Create and debug simple programs.
Computing, Key Stage 2
Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems and solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts.
Geography, Key Stage 1, Geographical Skills & Fieldwork
Use simple compass directions and locational and directional language, to describe the location of features and routes on a map.
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