KIBO - What is it?
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KIBO are wooden robots that can sense, act and think! Students use wooden blocks of code to control their robots. The durable and child friendly robots are a safe and easy way to encourage STEAM learning in your classroom.
Maker materials can be added using the platform such as paper, tape, cardboard and more to transform your robots! The KIBO has educational materials and step by step curriculum that intentionally supports the engineering design thinking model. |
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The Kinderlab Robotics website is a perfect place to start for teachers who are new to coding! The teacher tutorials will strengthen your confidence to introduce this amazing robot to your students!
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The Kinderlab Robotics website is a perfect place to start for teachers who are looking for inspiration. The activities page features an activity guide, programming cards and games for you to follow, or to adapt and make your own!
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The Kinderlab Robotics curriculum page is filled with engaging activities and assessments! There is an entire unit on Where the Wild Things Are and cultural dances! Be sure to take a look at how the engineering design journal can support design thinking in your makerpace!
You are ready to take your Robotics further! Check out the classroom resources below that will help you select the right project for your students from beginner to advanced! The rest of this site will feature classroom challenges and resources to help you take your robots to the next level in your classroom makerspace! 
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How can I use Robots in my makerspace?
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This video shows a robot created by the military called Big Dog. This robot can function in difficult terrains and dangerous situations where it is unsafe for humans. Could your students invent a robot used to do a job or keep people safe?
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More than just driving your robot around, the makerspace mindset challenges educators to choose robots for their students that encourage and require creativity, engineering and design thinking.
The use of robotics in a makerspace needs to transcend above just learning how to use a robot. Robotics is about improving the world in some way. Encourage the exploration of real life problem solving to inspire your student's design thinking. Finally, ensure you have materials to invent with, in addition to the robots themselves. What can they add to, attach, modify and construct with? Having a collection of maker materials will elevate your makerspace with robotics. |
KIBO student challenges!
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