SPHERO MINI
SPHERO MINI
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What are Sphero Minis?
What are Sphero Minis?
Sphero Mini is Sphero’s smallest, highly customizable coding robot, roughly the size of a ping-pong ball—compact, durable, and ideal for tabletop or floor-based STEAM play. It features an interchangeable colorful shell and is packed with sensors and LEDs for interactive learning.
Core Features & Capabilities
Core Features & Capabilities
Multiple Ways to Code
Learners can program Sphero Mini using three different canvases in the Sphero Edu app:Draw mode – sketch paths for the robot to follow
Blocks mode – drag-and-drop coding, ideal for beginners
Text mode – write in JavaScript for more advanced users
STEM-Ready with Sensors
Includes a gyroscope, accelerometer, motor encoders, and LED lights—perfect for visual feedback and motion-based learning.Play-First Design
Compatible with the Sphero Play app, allowing users to drive the robot, play games, or use it as a controller for arcade-style challenges.Tabletop Learning, Big Engagement
Fits easily on desks and small spaces while encouraging hands-on interaction as it rolls and navigates miniature courses—even on the classroom floor.Expand with Activity Kits
The Mini Activity Kit comes with a clear-bodied Sphero Mini, bumper cover, cones, pins, construction pieces, and 15 STEM activity cards to build mazes, towers, obstacle courses, and more.Built for Groups
The Education 16-Pack includes 16 Sphero Minis with accessories and activity cards—supporting individual or small-team learning (up to 3 students per robot).Robust Educator Resources
Access thousands of lessons, cross-curricular activities, and downloadable educator guides via Sphero Central.
Why Educators Love Sphero Mini
Why Educators Love Sphero Mini
Accessible & Scalable – Easy enough for early learners, yet expandable for advanced coding—all thanks to versatile coding options.
Engaging & Tactile – Physical movement, responsive LED effects, and gamified interactions make learning memorable.
Cross-Curricular Integration – Supports subjects from math and science to creative writing and art.
Supports Iterative Learning – Encourages experimentation, trial-and-error, and resilience—key 21st-century skills.
Ready for Class Use – Kits include all materials and teacher support for seamless lesson delivery.
Cost-Effective for Classrooms – The 16-pack enables full-class use, promoting equitable access to tech.
Engaging Classroom Examples
Engaging Classroom Examples
Scenario
Description
Maze Navigation Challenge
Shape and Geometry Exploration
Team Coding Relays
Color-Driven Game Design
STEAM-Based Storytelling
Students design a maze with cones and pins, then program Mini to roll through it - practicing logic, precision, and problem-solving.
Draw polygons or numbers on-screen for Mini to follow. An excellent way to bring geometry to life.
In groups, learners pass the robot along, each writing a segment of code. This builds collaboration, sequencing, and code integration skills.
Use LED light commands to teach loops and events - like, "blink green light when making 4 left turns."
Use Mini to code characters during history or literature lessons, rolling them through story scenes or challenges.
Each Sphero Checkout kit includes:
10 Spheros
10 Bases
5 Ramps
10 Charging Cables
Instruction Sheets
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