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HI THERE, WELCOME TO SPHERO! 

We’re thrilled that you’re trying out Sphero for your home learning 
space.  Whether learners are just getting started with 
programming and inventing or looking to grow their engineering 
and computational thinking skills, they’ll find themselves at home 
within the Sphero Edu ecosystem.  

SPHERO MINI:

AT-HOME LEARNING

STARTER KIT GUIDE

WHAT IS THIS GUIDE?

This guide will orient you to the content and support materials 
that come with Mini and Sphero Edu.  We’ll walk you through:

Getting started with the Sphero Edu app and Sphero Play app.

Understanding your Mini robot and how it can be used

Activity pathways with the included Activity Cards based 
on focus area and skill level 

Supplemental Resources

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Page 1: ...hemselves at home within the Sphero Edu ecosystem SPHERO MINI AT HOME LEARNING STARTER KIT GUIDE WHAT IS THIS GUIDE This guide will orient you to the content and support materials that come with Mini and Sphero Edu We ll walk you through Getting started with the Sphero Edu app and Sphero Play app Understanding your Mini robot and how it can be used Activity pathways with the included Activity Card...

Page 2: ...ers can create a Home User account Follow the steps at edu sphero com to create an account for your learner s Note Mac and windows users must create an account Program your Mini in Draw Blocks or even JavaScript in the Sphero Edu app Download the app on your device at sphero com downloads PARENTS START HERE CLASS CODE If using your robot in conjunction with your child s school you may receive info...

Page 3: ...T YOUR MINI ACTIVITY KIT The Sphero Mini Activity Kit has everything you need to get rolling with STEAM learning at home Although the possibilities are endless below are some ideas of how you could integrate Mini into your at home learning environment ...

Page 4: ...urses to navigate Mini through the living room or kitchen Program Mini to go bowling CHARGING 1 Connect Mini via the Micro USB charging cable and plug into an AC wall plug 2 Remove Mini s shell locate the small micro USB charging port and plug Sphero Mini into the power source pop ...

Page 5: ... your robot next to the device and select it to connect Note After connecting to bluetooth for the first time there will be an automatic firmware update CARE AND MAINTENANCE Here are some tips for caring for your Mini Mini is shockproof and can handle the elements That being said we don t recommend testing this theory from the top of your house Mini is not waterproof ...

Page 6: ...ray paper towels if using a spray and disposable gloves 2 Remove Mini s outer shell and wipe it inside and out Allow to dry and place back on the inner robot ball You can also wipe down the inside but make sure no liquid gets inside the charging port or other openings 3 Wipe down Mini s outer surface anything that hands have touched 4 Allow Mini to dry completely before plugging it back into its c...

Page 7: ...et you started Use the QR code scanner in the Sphero Edu or Sphero Play app to scan the QR code on the front of each card to load the appropriate code in the app The card will indicate the appropriate app to use SPHERO EDU CARDS DRAW Manual Movement Distance Direction Speed and Color SCIENCE Battering Ram TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING The Aim Game Shifting Gears Street Cleaner ...

Page 8: ...Roll Delay Sound Speak and Main LED SCIENCE Archie Ball ART Tunnel of Fun MATH Shape Shifter BEGINNING BLOCK TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING Off the Wall Save the Cat ART Pop N Block MATH 90 Degree Bowling ...

Page 9: ...nts INTERMEDIATE BLOCK SCIENCE Ballecules Note Activity calls for 2 3 Minis You can use a golf ball as the extra mollecule instead of a second Mini TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING Around the Block Capture the Flag ART Plot Bot MATH Spin the Windmill ...

Page 10: ...SPHERO PLAY CARDS TILT Bot Weave JOYSTICK The Aim Game Driver s Ed All modes A Maze Balls Get the LED Out Speed Freak JOYSTICK Demolitoin Man Cir Cone Ference SLINGSHOT Bowled Over KICK Goalie Moly INTERMEDIATE ...

Page 11: ...PPLEMENTAL RESOURCES For more information about Sphero and to get involved in our community you can find links to additional resources below SPHERO BLOG https sphero com blogs news SUPPORT https support sphero com CONTACT US https sphero com pages contact us COMMUNITY FORUM https community sphero com ...

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