Educational robotic learning toy SPHERO 980-0532, multicolour

SPHERO indi Class Pack brings hands-on STEAM and introductory computer science to early learners through a set of small, durable learning robots and classroom resources. The pack includes eight indi robots, color tiles, individual student cases, a charging case, a classroom tote, printed lesson materials and an Educator Guide with standards-aligned activities. indi supports both screenless, tile-based programming via an onboard color sensor and block-based coding through the free Sphero Edu Jr app.

Advantages

The Class Pack supplies an entire class with ready-to-use materials that combine unplugged and app-based learning. Durable cases and organization solutions keep components protected and portable. On-board color sensing and included color tiles enable screenless programming, while the Sphero Edu Jr app adds drag-and-drop block coding, lights, sounds and movement options. Educator materials provide step-by-step lesson structure and progressively challenging activities for guided classroom use.

Suitable for

• Early childhood and primary STEAM lessons
• Classroom group activities and station-based learning
• Screenless unplugged programming exercises
• Introductory block coding lessons with the Sphero Edu Jr app
• Home learning and homeschool kits for small groups

Key specifications

• Set contents: 8 indi robots, 8 individual student cases, 1 charging case, 1 classroom tote, color tiles, beginner challenge cards, educator guide, sticker sheets
• Programming modes: on-board color tile (screenless) and block-based programming via Sphero Edu Jr app
• Included learning materials: standards-aligned Educator Guide, 8 sets of Beginner’s Programming Challenge Cards
• Storage and transport: individual durable student cases and a classroom tote with compartments and strap
• Charging: charging case capable of charging multiple robots simultaneously
• Materials: durable classroom-grade components and latex-free rubber color tiles

How to use

Set up individual student cases with one indi robot, color tiles and challenge cards for each group. Use the printed Educator Guide to follow lesson plans organized into exploration, skills building, challenge and extended challenge phases. For screenless activities, place color tiles to program indi’s actions via its onboard color sensor. For connected activities, open the Sphero Edu Jr app to create drag-and-drop block programs, send them to indi and control movement, lights and sounds. Store robots in the charging case when not in use and transport the full kit in the classroom tote.

Usage recommendations

Use the Class Pack to rotate small groups through hands-on stations: begin with free exploration, progress to guided skill-building using the challenge cards, and finish with extended challenges that encourage creative problem solving. Keep spare color tiles and charging cables available to minimize downtime.