The RoboSteamSen project (2023-1-ES01-KA220-SCH-000155379) is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Cubetto (Primo Toys)

Typology
Technological
Resource description
Cubetto is a wooden robot designed to teach programming without the need for screens. It uses physical coding blocks that are placed on a board to direct the robot's movements, making it an accessible tool for students with a variety of special needs. Its tactile and visual design is ideal for working on problem solving and logical thinking skills in an accessible way for students with intellectual disabilities. https://www.primotoys.com/
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
Cubetto has been used in inclusive classrooms and special education programs to teach sequences of commands and movement patterns. Students with intellectual disabilities find Cubetto a friendly tool that enables physical interaction, facilitates visual learning and improves concentration through a hands-on, playful approach. By not requiring screens, it reduces sensory overload and focuses on the development of motor and cognitive skills.
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Sensory Processing and Sensitivities
  • Coordination and/or odd movements pattern
  • Atypical response to sensory stimuli
  • Sensory Information Management
  • Sensory overload
  • Sensory-perceptual self-stimulation behaviors
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests
  • Mental rigidity, need to follow routines
  • Repetitive behavior
Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Cognitive Abilities
  • Individualized learning strategies accommodations
  • Reading, writing or maths challenges
Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Specialized Skills and Talents
  • Memory and attention to detail
Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Sensory Processing and Sensitivities
  • Specific sensory preferences
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Specialized Skills and Talents
  • Intense attachment to objects or activities
Social Communication Challenges
  • Cooperative Interaction
  • Interaction with peers
  • Solitary Activities and Limited Engagement in meetings
  • Understanding social norms and rules
Emotional Regulation
  • Anxiety
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Unability to stick to tedious tasks
  • Time management
  • Sharing a common focus
  • Organization and planning of tasks and activities
  • Constant changing activity or task
Executive Functioning and Flexibility
  • Short attention span
  • Managing transition and adaption to changes and new situations
Emotional Regulation, Social Communication Challenges
  • Use of nonverbal cues
  • Problems initiating and maintaining conversations
  • Pragmatic language skills
  • Limited language use
  • Making/Keeping friends
  • Expressing Feelings
  • Eye contact during conversations
Emotional Regulation, Executive Functioning and Flexibility
  • Avoidance behavior or meltdowns
Learning Objetives
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Flexibility
  • Emphasize self-reliance
  • Improving Attention and focus
  • Improving knowledge application
  • Learning competences
  • Practical competences
  • Promoting Flexibility and Adaptability