Meet Cubetto

Description

This introductory activity allows learners to explore different features of Cubetto, the wooden cube robot. In this activity, learners will practice planning a sequence and moving Cubetto in different directions.

Steps

• Watch video on what is a robot or read a picture book about robots. Link to video
• Read a social story on how to play with robots (e.g. expectations on how to handle and respect robots).
• Share some adjectives as vocabulary that will be used for this activity. This includes shapes (i.e. square/cube), wheels, face, wood, brown, tail.
• Learner to observe and take notice of Cubetto (e.g. what do you notice about Cubetto) using the discussed vocabulary.

Tips

• Ensure operational batteries are available.
• Ensure Cubetto is operational prior to activity.
• Set an agenda with the duration/time-frame of this activity to establish expectations and keep advanced learners engaged within a group setting.

Skill Development

• Directional
• Observational
• Spatial