Robotics + Mechanics Basics: Educational Building Blocks








Robotics + Mechanics Basics: Educational Building Blocks
SkriKit: Building Blocks for Learning Programming and Robotics
The SkriKit educational building blocks are designed to enhance students' manual skills, creativity, and spatial imagination while providing a fun and interactive way to learn programming and robotics. Through hands-on construction, students develop essential skills such as motor coordination, concentration, organization, and planning, all while exploring various types of connections in practice.
Available Sizes:
- SkriKit S Junior: Ideal for Senior Infants - 1,107 elements
- SkriKit S: Suitable for older primary students - 1,098 elements
- SkriKit L: A comprehensive kit for larger projects - 5,550 elements
Applications in the Classroom:
SkriKit building blocks transform learning into an enjoyable experience by allowing students to create structures that align with the topics covered in various lessons. They serve as an excellent tool for:
- Developing Motor Skills: Building with blocks enhances fine motor skills through hands-on manipulation.
- Encouraging Collaboration: Students work in groups, fostering communication and teamwork as they collaborate on building projects.
- Supporting Programming Education: As students expand their robotic structures, they gain practical experience that reinforces programming concepts.
Skills and Competencies Developed:
SkriKit educational building blocks help students cultivate a wide range of competencies:
- Manual Skills: Building and manipulating blocks enhances dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Creativity and Spatial Intelligence: Students engage in creative problem-solving and visualizing spatial relationships as they construct various structures.
- Organization and Planning: Students learn to organize their thoughts and plan their projects effectively, applying construction principles to design stable and robust creations.
Curriculum Integration:
The SkriKit building blocks are perfect for a variety of subjects in primary education, including:
- Science: Explore principles of physics and engineering.
- Design and Technology: Engage in hands-on design projects and understand construction techniques.
- Art: Encourage creativity and artistic expression through building.
- Geography and Maths: Apply geometric principles in real-world contexts.
These blocks are also valuable in preschool settings and for students with special educational needs, making learning accessible to all.
Importance of Learning Programming and Robotics Early:
Introducing programming and robotics at the primary level equips students with critical skills for their future education and career paths. By engaging with these subjects, children develop:
- Logical Thinking: Enhance their ability to think critically and solve problems.
- Understanding of the Digital World: Gain insights into the technology that shapes their lives and future.
Young Engineers in the Making
With SkriKit, students learn the basics of mechanics by figuring out how to join pieces together to achieve their desired results. This exploration is particularly beneficial in physics and design technology classes, where practical applications of theoretical concepts are essential.
Extending Robotics with SkriKit
SkriKit building blocks are compatible with the mechanical components of SkriBot, allowing students to extend their educational robots or design entirely new ones. This compatibility fosters innovation and creativity, providing a dynamic platform for learning.
Estimated Delivery:
- Processing time: 1-2 business days
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Shipping time:
- Ireland: 15 - 20 business days
Please note: Delivery times may vary during peak seasons or due to unforeseen circumstances.