Micro:bits

This year we have been very lucky to receive a free classroom set of Micro:bits as part of the BBC's "Micro:bit - the Next Generation" campaign. The campaign is aimed at empowering primary school children with the digital skills to understand the world around them and to shape their own future. 

The Micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer designed to inspire creative thinking in children. It can be programmed in many different ways and has multiple uses.

Using the Micro:bit our children will be able to explore ideas using real code through exciting, creative and fun projects including creating their own name badge, animated animals, flashing emojis, and digital dice. 

Here Willow class were making their own digital name badges, dice and a rock, paper scissors game - all in their first lesson!

If you'd like to know more about Micro:bits why not have a look at the following websites:

BBC micro:bit - the next gen | Everything you need to know

Micro:bit Educational Foundation | micro:bit (microbit.org)