The long line of littleBits STEAM kits help educators in all grade levels create amazing hands-on learning experiences. They are also one of our longest tenured partners. The littleBits solutions have been helping students all across the world design, invent, fail, collaborate, and develop new creative skills when it comes to tinkering and building. Essentially, the system features the color-coded modules, which each have their own unique functions. Known as 'Bits,' these include inputs, outputs, power sources, and wires. In each category, there are unique Bits that perform unique functions, such as a slide dimmer input Bit and a buzzer output Bit to name a couple. Plus, educators can take advantage of the littleBits Classroom platform. It's an easy way to find projects, connect with students, and facilitate meaningful STEAM experiences.
In this section of our blog, you will find all of our littleBits content. We've shared thoughts and discoveries when it comes to using every littleBits kit in any classroom or makerspace environment. You'll even find plenty of examples in our Eduporium Experiment and Tips & Tricks series as well. Also, whenever there's a new kit released or an update to one of the existing products, we'll be sure to share each of those here. All of the littleBits educational kits are incredibly versatile and incorporate different STEAM concepts. They sell as individual units as well or as part of classroom packs with plenty of educator materials included. Some educator favorites include the Code Kit, STEAM+ Kit, and the Inventor Kits. Enjoy our collection of littleBits content and check out the littleBits offerings on our store!
Summer is here, so if you’re looking to step up your skills while you recharge, you might want to try one of these professional development courses. On our store, we now offer PD from littleBits, Wonder Workshop, and Sphero, so teachers can become masters of using these STEAM tools to create exciting educational experiences for students.
Covering four specific areas (science, math, technology, and computer science), these kits help ensure students grasp key concepts through scaffolded and engaging activities! Keep reading to learn more about each of these expansion packs and why they’re a good option for any STEAM-loving, littleBits-using teacher.
These electronic LEGOs snap together and teach kids key concepts, like magnetism, circuitry, inputs, outputs, and engineering while they play! With a model based on progression, students can start learning with littleBits as early as first grade and create a foundation for eventually inventing devices they can control with code!
During 2018, we were thrilled to launch our $500 monthly EdTech grant program and received a number of exceptional applications throughout the year. Unfortunately, we were only able to select one recipient each month, but, with the Holiday season underway, we decided to send a few gifts to educators who applied and were not selected.
We are committed to using this platform to truly help teachers better their approaches to educating as well as establishing new connections on a regular basis. In any case, the following sections will give you a glimpse into what were the five most popular topics based on impressions to appear on our Twitter feed in the last week.
Creative kids now have a line of new littleBits kits they can work with. Designed to facilitate active invention and increased engagement, these new kits enable the construction of a bunch of new projects! The Base Inventor Kit, Electronic Music Inventor Kit, and Space Rover Inventor Kit plus the littleBits app are perfect for inspiring real-world inventors.
This organization was derived from one of the oldest and most prominent organizations for children in the country. We first partnered with them two years ago and, after working together for one year, were asked to return for a second year and provide twice as much content and STEM kits for the students involved around the country.
As we know, STEM has evolved to STEAM, adding art to the mix (as well as some other variations). Technology can be a great way for students to enhance their art classes using tools like conductive paint, virtual reality, or more. It can also be used in music classes, though, creating interactive, exciting, and real world experiences.
Inventing things is a great way for children to blossom into STEAM superstars. Never running out of things to invent is a whole different experience. The littleBits Pro Library is new and improved, providing creative students with enough parts to design intricate inventions or colossal creations.
The littleBits Rule Your Room Kit is one of littleBits’ newest kits and it’s nothing short of awesome. If you’re familiar with littleBits already, you are more than welcome to skip to the next paragraph! So what are littleBits!? They are easy-to-use electronic building blocks that are magnetic and color-coded by function.
