{"id":854,"date":"2023-06-26T14:57:53","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T13:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/primaryscience\/?page_id=854"},"modified":"2026-04-27T10:47:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:47:23","slug":"first-lego-league-spike-essentials-robots","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/primaryscience\/first-lego-league-spike-essentials-robots\/","title":{"rendered":"Lego Spike Essentials Robots Kits"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-section-id=\"1d3au91\" data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"105\">\ud83e\udd16 First LEGO League &amp; SPIKE Essentials<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"291\"><strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"128\">First LEGO League<\/strong> introduces children and young people (ages 4\u201316) to <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"234\">science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)<\/strong> through fun, engaging and hands-on learning experiences.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"577\">Through a guided, global robotics programme, learners develop <strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"392\">real-world problem-solving skills<\/strong>, working collaboratively to design, build and programme solutions. It\u2019s a fantastic way to build confidence, creativity and teamwork, while inspiring the next generation of innovators.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ngugyz\" data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"629\">\ud83d\udd27 SPIKE Essentials \u2013 Available for Loan<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"747\">We are very fortunate in South Lanarkshire to have <strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"714\">7 LEGO SPIKE Essentials kits<\/strong> available for schools to borrow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"768\">These kits support:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"891\">\n<li data-section-id=\"gly0kb\" data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"806\">Coding and computational thinking<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uuxiyw\" data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"849\">Engineering design and problem-solving<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"v0pfq6\" data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"891\">Collaborative, hands-on STEM learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"989\">\ud83d\udcc5 Kits are available on a <strong>6-week loan basis<\/strong> (now taking bookings for the upcoming session).<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"bbj985\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1024\">\ud83d\udcbb Supporting Resources<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1193\">\n<li data-section-id=\"xbzf09\" data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1113\"><a href=\"https:\/\/education.lego.com\/en-gb\/teacher-resources\/lego-education-spike-essential\/\"><strong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1064\">LEGO Education Teacher Resources<\/strong><\/a> provide ready-to-use lesson ideas and guidance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o7lqoc\" data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1193\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/spike.legoeducation.com\/essential\/lobby\/\"><strong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1142\">LEGO SPIKE web app<\/strong><\/a> can be used across a range of compatible devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"vzzfqa\" data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1220\">\ud83d\udce9 Get Involved<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1306\">If you are interested in borrowing a kit or finding out more, please get in touch:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1356\">\ud83d\udce7 <strong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1354\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1352\">gillian.reilly2@southlanarkshire.gov.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83e\udd16 First LEGO League &amp; SPIKE Essentials First LEGO League introduces children and young people (ages 4\u201316) to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) through fun, engaging and hands-on learning experiences. Through a guided, global robotics programme, learners develop real-world problem-solving skills, working collaboratively to design, build and programme solutions. 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