Remember the classroom floor robot? It may be gathering dust in a cupboard in your setting. Why not resurrect it and teach your Foundation Stage children a range of skills while having fun in the process? Here are some simple ideas to fire children's imaginations and extend the role of this versatile piece of equipment.
What skills can be learned?
Maths: Estimating distance - how far can a floor robot go? Comparative language -longer, shorter, further. Counting - how many bean bags/pencils long is the route? Numeral recognition - 0 to 9 (although the Pixie floor robot has no numbers on it which may be suitable for younger children).
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