littleBits Invention Kit

The littleBits Invention Kit is a hands-on electronics kit that uses magnetically snapping modular Bits (power, input, output, wire types) to let learners build circuits and innovate without wires or soldering.

Why this product is helpful

• Intuitive learning: students can physically connect modules and immediately see the result, fostering understanding of circuitry, feedback, and design thinking.
• Supports STEAM & problem-solving skills: by exploring, prototyping and iterating their own inventions, students develop creativity, systems thinking and engineering mindsets.
• Scalable for collaboration: suitable for pair or small group work; in a class setting, multiple kits support teamwork and peer learning.

Classroom Ideas

• Light-and-Sound Contraption
  Students combine input Bits (e.g. light sensor, button) with output Bits (LED, speaker) to build a device that responds to ambient light or button presses, exploring cause and effect.
• Interactive Storytelling Props
  Create electronic props for classroom plays—e.g. a doorbell effect, motion-triggered sound, or a glowing magic wand—using littleBits to bring stories to life.
• Wearable Electronics Challenge
  Let students design a simple wearable (e.g. light-up badge or bracelet) that reacts to movement or touch, integrating arts and technology.
• Alarm System Project
  Task students to invent a basic “alarm” (e.g. motion, light, or button triggered) for a pretend museum display, emphasising input/output logic and design constraints.
• STEM Design Sprint
  Run a timed challenge where teams brainstorm a real-world problem (e.g. reminder device, sensor for classroom plants) and prototype a solution using their Bits, then present/refine.