Tuff-Bot Excursion Bundle

PLEASE NOTE – To preserve battery life, try not to leave robots and rechargeable accessories charging after they have been fully charged. Additional information about the rechargeable batteries in this product can be found on our Battery FAQ's page.

Tuff-Bot Teaching Tools & Resources

CURRICULUM

• Tuff-Bot Lessons – This FREE new resource offers a ready‑to‑teach, 15‑chapter curriculum that helps teachers run engaging, outdoor robotics units with Tuff‑Bot – the Rugged Robot. It combines clear setup and care guidance with scaffolded, hands‑on programming and sensor activities that build student confidence and develop problem‑solving skills.

RESOURCES

• Robot Resource Pages – Meet your robot, learn ways to use it in the classroom, and read articles relating to actual experiences. These pages bring together guides, tips, and support materials to help you get the most out of your robots.
         >> Visit the Tuff-Bot Resources  //  Terrapin Resources Center
         >> Lessons to get started with – Introductory Tuff-Bot Lessons
• Customer Stories – See how others are using Tuff-Bot and other Terrapin-related technology.
         >> Click here for guidance on how to share your story too!
• Terrapin's YouTube channel – Explore a growing library of Tuff-Bot related videos.
         >> Have videos featuring Terrapin robots and accessories? We’d love to share them with the wider community—just fill out the Customer Contribution Form.
• Social Media channels – Discover ideas, celebrate creativity, and stay connected with fellow educators inspiring our youngest learners.
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Putting Skills to Practice

• Tuff-Bot Online Emulator – Students can explore and experiment with the free online Tuff Bot emulator, which expands what’s possible beyond the physical robot: a roomy virtual arena to roam, optional rocks for practicing obstacle avoidance, and advanced features to test ideas before trying them on the real Tuff Bot. It’s a friendly, classroom ready way to introduce Tuff Bot’s moves to the whole group before students work with the floor robots individually.

Choosing a Robot & Accessories

• Explore with Coding Journeys – Which robot best fits your students' skills and interests? Coding Journeys help you find out! These side-by-side online activities for Bee-Bot, Blue-Bot, and Pro-Bot showcase each robot’s capabilities as they work toward similar goals. Just click on a mat to open that robot’s Emulator and start coding.
         >> See also – Compare Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot Features  //  Terrapin Robots Comparison Chart
• Compare Accessories – Which accessories and curriculum products work with each robot? The comprehensive Accessories Chart has you covered.
         >> See also the Using the Accessories page for tips on making the most of your robot accessories and creative ways to use them in the classroom.

Email Newsletters – Click HERE to sign up for one, two, or all three newsletters for practical lesson ideas, real teacher stories, helpful classroom tips, special offers, and the latest updates to support you throughout the school year.

• Bee-Bot Buzz, sent bi-monthly during the school year, gives teachers practical guidance, lesson tips, and product updates for using Bee-Bot, Blue-Bot, and related STEM tools in the classroom. It showcases creative educator ideas and supports engaging, hands-on learning for young students.
• Turtle Talk, sent bi-monthly, alternating its schedule with the Bee-Bot Buzz newsletter, highlights the latest news, tips, and tools for Logo programming and Terrapin’s educational robots and accessories. It keeps readers up to date on product developments, community stories, and practical guidance for teaching and learning with Logo and turtle robots.
• Bee-Bot Insider delivers quick, useful updates only when there’s something new to share. Stay connected to the amazing Bee-Bot & Blue-Bot user community and be the first to hear about new Bee-Bot emulator mats, customer stories, and products for Bees and Blues. We’ll share teaching tips (maybe even yours!) and ask you how we can better support your coding adventures. Plus, enjoy periodic special offers just for Bee-Bot Insiders. – Note: archives are not available.