We bought 12 of the robot mouse (actually 10 as the whole kit and the other 10 just the mouse.  Through Amazon the mouse alone was only $20 or so.  I liked them as did all my K-5 students.  We combined them with Keva planks and a bunch of recyclable items to build courses and retell stories building the setting (K-3) and it was successful.  We purchase 6 Beebots to compare since they are quite a bit more in price.  The differences are the beebots don't need batteries.  Although the mice were used extensively and I had not changed batteries as of a few weeks ago.  They Beebots do tend to run a straighter course -more accurate than the mice but the kids seemed to like the mice a bit more.    

Combining other items and connecting to literacy was a big win!

On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 8:55 AM, Jenny Lussier <jlussier@rsd13.org> wrote:

Hi Elaine - 

Ozobots are awesome! I work in PreK-4 as well and I love the fact that they can use markers to create paths, not just screens.

I haven't used the Code and Go but have heard good things about it.

We also use KIBO robot with PreK-2 (mostly) and they love that. They do need a bit of help sometimes scanning the bar codes, but they love creating the codes.

I have recently been using Cubetto with my Preks and Ks - screen free - and they LOVE it!!!

Have fun! Jenny

On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 8:45 AM, Elaine Shapiro <elaine.shapiro7@gmail.com> wrote:

I work in a preK -4 school, and my students have enjoyed the Hour of Code games and puzzles. I know little about programming, but am considering purchasing a hands on activity kit that I could use with an entire class, and looking for advice. I think Little Bits is too advanced for my students, plus I'm afraid some pieces would disappear. In the Demco catalog, the Code and Go Robot Mouse Activity set and the Ozobot both look fun. Anyone have experience with these or have other ideas? Or can you recommend where to look?

Many thanks,

Elaine Shapiro

Broad Brook School

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