BlueBot Tile Expansion Pack

Take your students' coding skills to the next level with the Blue-Bot Tile Expansion Pack. Designed to be used alongside the Blue-Bot Tactile Reader (sold separately), this set of 25 tiles introduces extended functionality to challenge and inspire young programmers. The additional tiles include 45 ° turns and a variety of repeat commands, allowing students to create more efficient, sophisticated algorithms. With this expansion, learners begin to grasp key coding concepts such as control flow, pattern recognition, and optimisation-all through fun, hands-on experiences that don't rely on screens or devices.

Why this product is great for education:

• Introduces advanced coding concepts like repetition and angular movement.
• Helps students write more efficient programs using loops and shortcuts.
• Encourages pattern recognition and logical reasoning.
• Supports progression in computational thinking beyond basic sequencing.
• Makes learning tactile, visual, and accessible for all learners.

Ideas for classroom use:

• Challenge students to draw shapes with Blue-Bot using 45 ° angle turns.
• Incorporate loops in maths activities like skip counting or perimeter challenges.
• Use repeat tiles to simulate real-world processes (e.g. traffic lights, dance routines).
• Combine with standard tiles to compare long vs efficient coding solutions.
• Host a classroom œcode golf competition to solve tasks with the fewest tiles.

Specifications and details:

• Contains 25 tiles in total, including:
  • 4 x 45 ° Left
  • 4 x 45 ° Right
  • 3 x Repeat [ ]
  • 2 x Repeat x2
  • 1 x Repeat x3
  • 2 x Repeat x4
  • 2 x Repeat x6
  • 2 x Repeat x8
  • 2 x Pause
• For use with Blue-Bot Tactile Reader (TTSB1118, sold separately).
• Suitable for students aged 7+.
• Durable and designed for classroom use.
• Expands programming possibilities for small groups or individual learners.