MTA Robotics Pirates Mat

Set sail on an adventure with the MTA Robotics Pirates Mat! This engaging, story-driven mat encourages students to explore directional programming, storytelling, and problem-solving. Designed for use with Bee-Bots, FlipRobot, Photon, and other educational robots, students will love navigating their robots across the pirate-themed grid while honing their early coding skills. A perfect resource for collaborative learning and cross-curricular activities, including literacy, digital technologies, and geography.

Why this product is beneficial for educational use:

• Enhances problem-solving skills by creating and debugging movement sequences.
• Encourages directional language development (left, right, forward, backward).
• Supports early literacy through storytelling adventures.
• Fosters teamwork and communication as students work together on navigation challenges.

Classroom ideas for incorporating the product:

• Treasure hunt game: Program the robot to follow a path to hidden treasure.
• Storytelling challenge: Create pirate-themed narratives with programmed robot movement.
• Math activities: Assign numerical values to pirate landmarks and use robots for counting games.
• Geography exploration: Discuss islands, navigation, and cardinal directions.

Product specifications:

• Dimensions: 100 cm x 100 cm
• Grid layout: 36 squares, each 15 cm x 15 cm
• Material: Durable, easy-to-clean vinyl
• Compatibility: Suitable for Bee-Bots, FlipRobot, Photon, and other educational robots
• Recommended age: 3+ years

Care instructions: Delivered rolled up; flatten by placing in the sun or using a blow dryer