Resources

The Kitronik Book of Projects Vol 5 is packed with inspiring, budget-friendly ideas for Design & Technology classrooms. Each project is carefully costed per student and chosen to meet a wide range of curriculum needs—from design and materials to tools and practical skills. With step-by-step online guides and creative builds like bird-houses, Bauhaus clocks, and vintage radios, this free resource helps teachers spark hands-on learning and keep lessons engaging, accessible, and fun.

The Kitronik team are back and ready to kick off 2026 with creativity, curiosity, and a fresh burst of energy! Whether you're prepping your classroom for a new term or diving into personal projects, January is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and re-imagine. We’re here to help you make 2026 your most inventive year yet.

his low-cost classroom project shows how to design and laser cut fridge magnets from black painted MDF. Simple to make and endlessly adaptable, students can experiment with different shapes, materials, and finishes to create unique designs. Written by Emma, this project is one of six featured in our Book of Projects Volume 5.

Inspired by the iconic 1930s cathedral radios, this classroom project combines vintage design with modern making skills. Using laser cutting, living hinges, and a mono amplifier kit, students can craft a functional enclosure that blends history with hands-on electronics. Written by Emma, this project is one of six featured in our Book of Projects Volume 5.show

Inspired by the Bauhaus movement, this classroom project introduces students to laser cutting and design principles while creating a sleek, functional clock. Using Finnboard and a short spindle movement, learners can explore modernist aesthetics, customise their own clock face, and gain hands-on making experience. Written by Emma, this project is one of six featured in our Book of Projects Volume 5.

This classroom project introduces students to laser cutting, soldering, and design by creating a functional vanity mirror with LED lighting. Using Value Acrylic sheets and simple electronics, learners can craft a sleek mirror that’s perfect for everyday use. Written by Emma, this project is one of six featured in our Book of Projects Volume 5.

This classroom project guides students through building a laser-cut birdhouse from Poplar plywood. With options to customise walls, add brackets or loops, and finish the wood for outdoor use, it’s a versatile introduction to design and making skills. Written by Emma, this project is one of six featured in our Book of Projects Volume 5.

This easy classroom project introduces students to laser cutting and heat bending acrylic while creating a practical mobile phone stand. Designed with a charging cable slot, it’s a hands-on way to learn core making skills. Written by Emma, this project is one of six featured in our Book of Projects Volume 5.

Happy Christmas and New Year, from all at Kitronik! Have a great break, and we'll see you all at the start of 2026! We'll be back in the office on the 2nd, recharged and ready to go! See you then. Find out more...

The Kitronik elves are busy preparing festive deliveries! Place your orders by 22nd Dec (UK) or 15th Dec (non-UK) to receive them before Christmas. Our office closes on 24th Dec and reopens on 2nd Jan 2026. Explore our gift ideas for budding coders, makers, and classrooms, and keep the creative magic flowing into the new year!

Get crafty this Christmas 2025, with these two fun and beginner friendly makes for the Kitronik Craft & Code board for BBC micro:bit. Perfect for the classroom and for Christmas downtime at home. Find out more...

Explore the Kitronik Coding Catalogue 2025/26 with this free PDF download with BBC micro:bit kits, robotics, ARCADE consoles, and more. Download it for free now!

Celebrate Halloween with Kitronik’s Mai-Z the MouseBot for BBC micro:bit! This free activity includes printable masks and code to create a spooky singing robot choir. Learn how...

As Halloween approaches and the nights grow darker, why not add a glowing twist to your trick-or-treating gear? Emma’s DIY safety bucket uses our Kitronik Round 5V LED Matrix Lamp to light the way while keeping things spooky. Follow along to see how we built it, what we used, and how you can make your own glowing bucket for a frightfully fun and safe Halloween night.

We love making seasonal things, especially when it's Halloween. It practically invites the making of weird & wonderful things. To get 2025 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!

Ready to add some shimmer to your classroom activities or makes? This hands-on guide to working with mirrored acrylic is a must-read for design and technology teachers and curious creators alike. Emma walks you through the quirks and possibilities of this versatile material, revealing how to shape, etch, and clean mirrored acrylic without losing its reflective magic.

We hope everyone had a great summer and that you're ready for the year ahead. Our brand new Materials, Computing & Design & Technology Catalogue 2025-2026 is now out and is also available as a PDF digital download. Get your copy...

If you’re new to laser cutting and wondering where to begin, our brand-new Laser Materials Starter Pack takes the guesswork out of getting started. The included materials cover a wide selection of our stocked laser-friendly products and are supplied in A4 size, small enough to work on the smallest of lasers on the market. Find out more!

A Teacher's Guide to MakeCode CreateAI. Learn how to use the tools and then how to deploy them in the classroom. Introduce young pupils (8 - 11) to AI concepts and help them prepare for the modern world. Find out more...

If you're looking for fresh ideas and resources to power your end-of-year D&T projects, our new summer update is here to help! It's back from the printers and ready to be sent out. In the meantime, grab the PDF here and view it on the go! Find out more...