We’re expanding our slate range with a brand-new addition: smooth-cut round slate coasters designed specifically for clean, consistent COâ‚‚ laser engraving. Made from natural slate, they feature a lightly textured […]
Celebrating 10 Years of the BBC micro:bit: A Decade of Digital Creativity
Marking a milestone in global STEM education, physical computing, and digital skills development. Ten years ago, the BBC micro:bit launched across the UK with a bold ambition: to help every […]
Fun Halloween Earrings with Value Acrylic: A Delightful, Classroom-Ready Laser-Cutting Project
This Halloween, we’re bringing you two earring designs – amazing if worn as is when part of a spooky outfit, but also easily converted into keyrings, pendants or decorations if […]
A Spooky micro:bit Lesson: Halloween Coding with Mai‑Z the MouseBot
This Halloween, celebrate the changing of the leaves and the lengthening of the nights by teaching your trusty Mai-Z the MouseBot how to scare! This is a simple addition to […]
The Kitronik Halloween Makes Archive
We love making seasonal things, especially when it’s Halloween. It practically invites the making of weird & wonderful things. To get 2023 off to a flying start, let’s take a look at some of the things we’ve made for previous years. Let’s blow the cobwebs of our arts and craft skills and find something spooky to make!
Kitronik 2026–2027 Catalogue – Design & Technology Resources for Schools
Discover the Kitronik 2026/27 Design & Technology catalogue — packed with materials, kits, micro:bit projects, robotics and teacher resources. Download the PDF or request a free hard copy for your school and start planning hands‑on STEM lessons today.
10 Summer Solar Projects & Kits for Home, Clubs, and Classrooms
Summer is here, and with it comes: summer solar projects, long days, bright sunlight, and curious minds with time to explore. Whether you’re at home with kids who love to […]
World Cup 2026 Ready Football Shirt Keyrings You Can Make Yourself
Create personalised, laser‑cut Football Shirt Keyrings using HIPS and laser laminates in this quick, classroom‑ready make. Perfect for World Cup‑themed lessons or as a simple gift project, students can customise their own shirt design with names, numbers, and team colours before assembling a layered keyring that looks great on any bag.
What is Slate for Laser Engraving? A Practical Guide
What is slate for laser engraving? Slate is a natural stone that engraves beautifully with a COâ‚‚ laser, producing crisp, light-grey markings that contrast against its dark surface. It’s ideal […]
Learning Python with the micro:bit Python Editor
Hi. I’m Emma, one of the Graphic Designers at Kitronik. As my title implies, I’m not specialised in coding at all, especially Python. I have, however, spent quite a bit […]