Imagine yourself coming back home to a freshly vacuumed carpet/floor and not needing to worry if it runs out of battery? These days, robotic vacuums are better than ever. They don’t just help you to keep the floor clean, they can even mop at the same time! Definitely a game-changer! This Trifo Emma Pet is the one that does it all! What a great little vacuum cleaner!
Kooky Kritters Playful Bailey Review
The coolest interactive pet Bailey has landed in stores now and is available to buy from Smyths Toys Superstores for RRP £24.99! Playful Bailey from Kooky Kritters is the cutest little puppy and can do lots of tricks to keep your little ones entertained during rainy days inside! It is suitable for aged three and above.
OKIDO Which Way Game Review
The OKIDO Which Way game is an exciting adventure game that teaches coding skills to children. Some parents with younger children might have heard of the OKIDO show on CBeebies, but if you haven’t heard about it, here’s a little bit of history about them. OKIDO started off from a children’s Arts & Science magazine and was later adapted into a preschool TV comedy adventure series that brings together creativity with science. It is very educational.
MIND Designer Robot Review
MIND Designer is an innovative intelligent robot that introduces children to simple coding and design. It guides your children through the process of learning mathematics, arithmetic and geometry. This is a great first start up robot for young children aged seven onwards. What I like about this set is that the robot is ready to play straight out of the box.
Hexbug Robot Wars Arena Review
1, 2, 3 let the battle begin! Now you can recreate your own battle in this replica Hexbug Robot Wars Arena using the remote-controlled robots. This action-packed arena is the perfect place to pit the world’s most notorious robots against one another! It is suitable for aged eight and above.
This well-designed Hexbug Robot Wars Arena is surrounded by low walls all around with four transparent barriers to protect the audience from any debris and along with a stick-on Dial of Doom stand.
Clementoni RoboMaker Pro Review
Clementoni RoboMaker Pro is a robot making kit that introduces you to robotics and coding. It consists of four different types of play sections. First, you learn how to build five different types of intelligent robots with full instructions through their free app and then learn how to program them through 10 guided activities. You then create and program your own robots and bring the incredibly intelligent robot to life. This is suitable for aged 10 and above.
Inspiring girls to consider STEM careers: Star Wars to the rescue!
I told you before how important I think it is to help our daughters consider a different area for their future.
Another great way to get girls involved is by inspiring them with strong female role models. EDF Energy is partnering with Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which is now live in cinemas launches in UK cinemas today, with inspirational lead female characters such as Rey and Rose.
Tips for Parents to get their Girls into a STEM Career
During my school days, I never had an opportunity to learn about Technology and Engineering. All the girls at my old school were made to learn home economics like sewing and cookery, whilst the boys were given the opportunity to build their own stuff. I recall a teacher told me that I should choose nursing rather than accounting as it is more suitable for a girl.
The truth is, I always scored the highest for my accounting and maths subjects in my class but I was never encouraged to pursue it. I was never encouraged to look outside the socially acceptable roles and I want to see that changed.
Hexbug Battlebots Arena RC Combat Review
Hexbug Battlebots Arena recreates television’s favourite metallic war-zone, BattleBox. This action packed arena is the perfect place to pit the world’s most notorious robots against one another! It is suitable for aged eight and above.
Teksta Micro Pets Adventure Park Review
Teksta have launched these new generation micro pets that are smaller, more interactive and animated than ever before. These robotic pets don’t come much cuter than these miniature pets that respond to your touch and voice and can be trained on their playsets! The eyes light up and they run around and make cute noises.
Meccano MicroNoid Socket Review
Build your own personalised robot with the help from this Meccano MicroNoid set. Socket is a small and adorable robot that fits in your hand for you to bring out and about. He is able to dance, walk and interact! This is a great set to keep the children busy this summer holiday. There are three Meccano Maker Systems to collect: Socket, Switch and Basher.
Hexbug VEX Robotics Hexcalator Ball Machine
Hexbug have a VEX Robotics range which is a brilliant set of STEM products that allows children to build cool robotics. Each kit comes with two alternate builds and each is fully functioning.
Today, I am showing you this sophisticated Hexcalator Ball Machine which was inspired by cutting edge medical devices and uses a hand crank to power 3 hexagonal indexing wheels to transport balls uphill where they are released onto the return ramp.
Teksta Robotic Puppy Review
Teksta is a life-like interactive robotic puppy that responds to your voice, physical gestures, lights and sounds. There are five in the Teksta range: Blue, Pink, T-Rex, Kitty and Dalmatian. They are suitable for aged 5 and above.
Inside the box, it comes with a puppy, dog bone, a red ball and instructions. It requires 4 x AA for the puppy. For advanced programming, you can download the Teksta app from Apple store or Google play to have more fun with your puppy!