Youngsters can learn while having fun with LEGO� robots in Stretching Mind s courses
Two computer-whizz mums are providing fun learning courses for children which combine a classic construction toy with the latest technology.
Caroline Piper who lives in Southam and her colleague Geraldine Spelman of Coventry have launched Stretching Minds, a company which uses robots made from LEGO® to teach youngsters various skills in fields such as IT, mathematics, design and technology and science.
Pilot sessions held at after-school clubs have been well received and the pair will offer their first course to the public at Coventry Transport Museum in January.
Mrs Piper, a former IT projects manager, said: “Most children are familiar with LEGO® and quickly become captivated by what they can do with the robots.
“We are already planning to run more Saturday courses as well as holiday camps, parties and school workshops.”
As well as building the robots, youngsters can program them to carry out different tasks.
They download the programs from computers to the robots and can adapt them as necessary.
Mrs Spelman, a former secondary school teacher with a background in computer programming, said: “It’s great that an activity with so much educational value is perceived to have such a fun factor that children are now asking for this as part of their birthday party.”
The four-week course in Coventry is suitable for ages eight to 14.
Youngsters will work in pairs and each pair will have the use of a computer and a robot.
Places cost £36 if booked before Christmas
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