BlueBot Tactile Standard Tile Pack

The Blue-Bot Tactile Standard Tile Pack is a valuable classroom resource designed to enhance screen-free programming experiences for young learners. Ideal as an extension or replacement for your existing Tactile Reader (sold separately), this set provides students with hands-on access to essential command tiles used to build and test algorithms. By physically arranging tiles into a sequence, children develop a clear understanding of computational thinking concepts including order, direction, and control flow-all without needing a tablet or computer. The tangible nature of the tiles makes coding more accessible and engaging, especially for younger learners or those with additional support needs.

Why this product is great for education:

• Supports kinaesthetic learning through physical interaction with programming tools.
• Reinforces sequencing and directional language in a tactile format.
• Encourages logical thinking and debugging in an intuitive, screen-free way.
• Enables inclusive learning for students with limited digital access or developing fine motor skills.
• Complements coding lessons with a concrete, manipulable element.

Ideas for classroom use:

• Have students build basic sequences to navigate Blue-Bot across a mat using tiles only.
• Create œdebugging stations where incorrect sequences must be identified and corrected.
• Use in small group rotations for early coding practice before transitioning to screen-based apps.
• Incorporate into literacy or storytelling tasks where students œcode Blue-Bot through a story map.
• Set challenges that limit the number or type of tiles students can use to promote efficient thinking.

Specifications and details:

• Includes 25 programming tiles in total:
  • 8 x Forwards
  • 8 x Backwards
  • 4 x Left Turn (90 °)
  • 4 x Right Turn (90 °)
  • 1 x Pause
• Designed for use with the Blue-Bot Tactile Reader (TTSB1118, sold separately).
• Can be used as a spare set or to expand classroom programming options.
• Suitable for ages 5+.
• Durable plastic tiles designed for repeated classroom use.