Strawbees® Robotics Hands-On Engineering and Coding for Future Innovators

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Inspire Young Minds to Invent, Code, and Build the World Around Them

Strawbees Robotics is a flexible, creative learning system that blends hands-on engineering with electronic programming and mechanical design. Designed for learners aged 6–16, Strawbees introduces students to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) in a way that encourages experimentation, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. With its modular construction kits, programmable robotics extensions, and integration with block-based coding platforms like micro:bit and MakeCode, Strawbees offers a powerful way 

Benefits of Using Strawbees Robotics

  • Promotes Design Thinking & Problem Solving Students build, test, and iterate, just like real engineers.
  • Hands-On STEAM Learning Encourages creativity, innovation, and real-world application of STEAM concepts.
  • Reusable, Durable Materials Eco-friendly parts reduce waste and offer long-term value.
  • Beginner to Advanced Progression Supports early learners through to secondary students with scalable kits.
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Strawbees Product Range

Product Name Age Limit Skill Level Key Features
STRAWBEES STEAM Starter Kit 6–14 yrs Beginner Intro to engineering and creative hands-on building
STRAWBEES STEAM School Kit 6–16 yrs All Levels Complete kit for full-scale STEAM learning in schools
STRAWBEES Robotic Inventions for Micro:Bit – Single Pack 8–16 yrs Intermediate–Advanced Individual robotic projects using micro:bit
STRAWBEES Robotic Inventions for Micro:Bit – 10 Pack 8–16 yrs Intermediate–Advanced Group robotics learning with 10 micro:bit kits
STRAWBEES STEAM Starter Robotics – micro:bit Included 6–14 yrs Beginner Starter robotics set with built-in micro:bit
STRAWBEES Sustainability Station 8–16 yrs Intermediate STEAM activities focused on sustainability themes
STRAWBEES Pocketful of Ideas 6–14 yrs Beginner Creative prompts for open-ended building
STRAWBEES Imagination Kit 6–14 yrs Beginner–Intermediate Encourages creativity through freeform construction

Who Should Use Strawbees Robotics?

  • 🏫 Primary and Secondary Schools:

    Ideal for STEAM lessons, after-school programs, design and technology classes, and robotics clubs.

    🧠 Makerspaces & Innovation Labs:

    Perfect for hands-on learning environments that emphasize creativity and exploration.

    🧒 SEN (Special Educational Needs) Programs:

    Engages students of all abilities with tactile, visual, and kinetic learning.

    🏡 Home Education & Tutoring:

    Strawbees is flexible enough for home-based learning with structured activity guides.

What Makes Strawbees Robotics Unique?

  • 🛠️ Modular Building System:

    Strawbees uses reusable plastic connectors and straws to allow students to build structures of any shape or size—from simple geometric forms to large-scale kinetic machines. It’s a construction system limited only by imagination.

    💻 Programmable Robotics Integration:

    Students can bring their Strawbees creations to life with:

    • Strawbees Robotics Board – Arduino-compatible and beginner-friendly

    • micro:bit Compatibility – Drag-and-drop programming with MakeCode

    • Servo Motors and Sensors – Enables movement, light, and interactivity

    🎓 Curriculum-Aligned Projects:

    Strawbees supports integrated learning with challenges that align to:

    • Engineering design thinking

    • Physics (forces, balance, energy)

    • Mathematics (geometry, angles, measurement)

    • Computer Science (coding, logic, control systems)

    🌍 Sustainability Focus:

    Strawbees promotes eco-conscious creativity with reusable, durable materials that encourage long-term use and reduce waste.

What We Provide at Duck Learning

Educator Training & Onboarding:
  • Introductory workshops for teachers

  • Robotics and coding Professional Development sessions

  • micro:bit and MakeCode integration guides

Curriculum Support:
  • Lesson plans mapped to national and international curricula

  • Printable student activity books and project templates

  • Multi-year implementation plans

Technical and Pedagogical Support:
  • Hardware troubleshooting

  • Guidance on scaling usage across classrooms and grade levels

  • Help integrating with existing STEAM labs and programs

Sustainability Coaching:
  • Tips on classroom management using reusable materials

  • Long-term planning for sustainable STEAM learning

Access to Global Community:
  • Join the Strawbees Learning Platform

  • Share and discover projects from educators worldwide

  • Participate in global design challenges and student showcases

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Strawbees kits are designed to start from basic building and engineering. Coding and robotics can be introduced gradually as students progress

Strawbees Robotics integrates with MakeCode (block-based coding) and Arduino IDE (text-based coding), using micro:bit or the Strawbees Robotics Board.

Yes. All Strawbees parts are made from durable, reusable plastic designed for long-term classroom use.

It depends on the kit: Starter kits: 1–2 students Classroom kits: Up to 30 students Robotics kits: Ideal for small groups (2–4 per set)

Absolutely. Strawbees is modular, scalable, and curriculum-friendly — making it easy to plug into any STEAM, robotics, or maker education plan.