Kids First Coding and Robotics

Lower Age: 4
Upper Age: 8
Website: https://store.thamesandkosmos.com/products/coding-and-robotics
Price: $90.99
Year Added: 2024
Amazon URL: https://shorturl.at/ZRVJM
Product Video: https://youtu.be/Cln_qflWXvs
Kids First Coding and Robotics
Unlock a child's imagination and creativity with the Kids First Coding & Robotics Kit! This innovative, story-based robot building and programming kit allows children to construct and program a self-aware robot named Sammy—all without the need for a smartphone or computer. Inside the kit, children will find 417 building pieces, over 200 code cards, and 30 engaging coding lessons. With just three AA batteries, children can embark on exciting building and programming challenges as they guide Sammy the robot to complete over six interactive stories. Programming is simple: Sammy drives over a sequence of code cards, scanning and recognizing the commands to bring ideas to life. The possibilities are endless! Whether creating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a goalkeeper, or a fire truck, Sammy adapts to a wide range of applications. The kit is designed to grow with young children, featuring design challenges that vary in complexity to keep them engaged as they develop their skills. By playing with the Kids First Coding & Robotics Kit from Thames and Kosmos, children will build a solid foundation in engineering thinking, robotics, and programming. It’s not just a toy—it’s an adventure in learning! – Reviewer Kayla Phillips

Framework Categories

Processes of Design (POD)
Communication related to Engineering (Comm-Engr)
Engineering Thinking (EThink)
Engineering Tools and Processes (ETool)

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