Sphero Indi

Sphero Indi provides educators with everything they need to introduce young learners to coding and problem-solving—complete with a screen-free, color-sensing robot, intuitive programming tools, and engaging activities that promote hands-on exploration, creativity, and foundational computational thinking.

At Bahrain Bayan School, we proudly introduce Sphero Indi — an intuitive, screen-free robot designed to spark early interest in coding and problem-solving. With its color-sensing technology and playful design, Sphero indi allows our youngest learners to explore foundational computational thinking through hands-on, interactive activities. This engaging tool fosters curiosity, supports creativity, and builds confidence as students navigate challenges and develop essential 21st-century skills through exploration and play.

What is Sphero Indi?

Sphero Indi is an entry-level, screen-free robot designed to introduce young learners to the fundamentals of coding, logic, and problem-solving in a playful and age-appropriate way. It offers:

A color-sensing robot that reacts to different colored tiles to navigate paths and solve puzzles.
A completely screen-free coding experience for early learners, with optional expansion into block-based coding using the Sphero Edu Jr. app.
Opportunities to build foundational computational thinking skills through storytelling, pattern recognition, and cause-and-effect play.
A durable and child-friendly design ideal for individual exploration or group collaboration in Pre-K to Grade 2 settings.

Why Sphero Indi at Bahrain Bayan School?

At Bahrain Bayan School, we believe in nurturing curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving from the earliest years. Sphero Indi aligns with our approach to early childhood education by offering a developmentally appropriate entry point into STEAM learning. Using Sphero Indi helps us:

Introduce Computational Thinking Early – Students learn to sequence, predict, and debug in a playful, hands-on way.
Support Inclusive Learning – Indi’s screen-free design is accessible to all learners, regardless of reading or tech skills.
Encourage Creativity and Exploration – Students design mazes, tell stories, and solve challenges in open-ended activities.
Build Confidence and Independence – Young learners gain a sense of accomplishment as they test ideas and learn through trial and error.

How We’re Using Sphero Indi

Teachers at Bahrain Bayan School use Sphero Indi to create engaging, exploratory learning environments where students take the lead in their own discovery. Classroom applications include:

Story-Based Challenges: Students guide indi through paths that follow narrative sequences or retell familiar tales.
Math and Logic Integration: Learners explore sequencing, patterns, and spatial reasoning through tile-based activities.
Collaborative Problem-Solving: Small groups work together to plan routes, test hypotheses, and debug their code.
Cross-Curricular Learning: Teachers integrate Indi into literacy, science, and art projects—turning coding into a creative tool across subjects.
Progressive Skill Building: As students gain confidence, teachers extend learning with the Sphero Edu Jr. app for introductory screen-based coding.

Sphero Indi empowers our youngest learners to think critically, experiment boldly, and develop a strong foundation in computational thinking through joyful, hands-on experiences.

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