This is a short chapter where circuitry products are discussed. We have added littleBits which we used for 2 days after our ice storm. In those two days the students really enjoyed discovering how to make the circuits complete although the favorite was making the buzzer go off, loud! I discovered that small parts disappear. I was disappointed to find we were missing both motormates that make it fun to add LEGO and other items. Luckily my rep from littleBits was willing to replace them this time when I asked where I could buy just parts and not pay shipping, hoping to find something local. So, I’m thinking that I will need to checkout the kits, inventory the parts, but what a hassle! However, if the expectation is to keep parts from leaving without permission, I’ll have to do that.

On the other hand, this chapter reminded me of all the possibilities that this product and others like it offer for students. After our book fair I’ll have to get them back out and begin again!