Hi, my name is Mr Vullo and this is where I share SEMH, STEM and AI related educational resources and ideas I use in the SEMH Provision I run to support pupils with additional special educational needs.
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Here is information and links to the resources you will find on this website:
Block Coding For Kids
Ready to introduce your primary-aged children to the exciting world of tech? Block coding for kids is the perfect starting point! Forget complex jargon; our fun, visual platform uses simple drag-and-drop blocks to teach the essential foundations of computer science. Give your child the edge in STEM education and watch their computational thinking skills flourish with engaging projects that make learning to code a delight.
Learning to code with ScratchJr
Looking for the ultimate introduction to coding for your youngest learners (ages 5–7)? ScratchJr is an incredibly engaging and free app that allows children to program interactive stories and games. Using colourful, intuitive coding blocks, your child will master essential programming concepts, develop crucial early literacy skills, and build confidence in digital creativity. Discover how ScratchJr transforms screen time into purposeful, fun STEM learning!
Robotics for kids
Ready to combine coding with captivating physical machines? Robotics for kids offers the ultimate hands-on STEM experience, allowing children to design, build, and program real-life robots. Our projects teach everything from basic circuitry and mechanical engineering principles to advanced block and text coding. Give your child a true competitive advantage by fostering essential robotics skills and nurturing their passion for future technology in an incredibly exciting, practical way!
Lego Spike Essentials
Take your child’s learning beyond the screen with LEGO Education SPIKE Essential! This exciting, curriculum-aligned solution blends beloved LEGO building with simple, icon-based coding, making it ideal for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils to learn robotics. Through fun, project-based activities, children will develop robust engineering design skills, learn about data interpretation, and practice collaborative problem-solving. Unleash their inner inventor and boost their STEM confidence with this powerful, hands-on coding kit to make robots come alive!
Apple GarageBand
Apple GarageBand is a fantastic tool for transforming music lessons in primary schools, making creativity and composition accessible to every child. With its intuitive design and wide range of virtual instruments, pupils can explore melody, rhythm and harmony without needing expensive equipment. The iPad GarageBand app is free, and I explore using it in music lessons in my GarageBand iPad Lesson Plans.
Micro:bits
Want a low-cost, high-impact tool for teaching electronics and coding? The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized programmable computer that allows children to bring their digital ideas to life. From controlling flashing LEDs and sensors to creating digital games, pupils can easily learn both block coding (using MakeCode) and introductory Python programming. Integrate the micro:bit into your lessons to build practical physical computing skills and inspire the next generation of UK innovators in STEM education!
Artificial Intelligence Ideas
AI in Education
Curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the modern classroom? Our section on AI in Education demystifies this complex subject, helping teachers understand the basic concepts of machine learning, algorithms, and data science in an accessible way.
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