Kids First Coding & Robotics | No App Needed | Grades K-2 | Intro To Sequences, Loops, Functions, Conditions, Events, Algorithms, Variables | Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner | by Thames & Kosmos
Brand: Thames & Kosmos
Color: Multicolor
Categories: Toys & Games, Learning & Education, Science Kits & Toys

Meet Sammy. This cute little peanut butter and jelly sandwich is actually a robot that teaches coding principles and skills to children in grades K-2. You donAAATMt need a tablet, smartphone, or computer to program this robot; programs are created by simply laying down a sequence of physical code cards. As the robot drives over the code cards, an OID optical scanner on the bottom of the robot reads the code cards one by one and loads the program. Next, place the robot on a grid made of map cards, and the robot runs the program. You can program the robot to move in different directions, activate its output gear, light up its LED, play sounds, and respond to different function cards. The integrated output gear makes it possible to build simple robotic creations with arms or other moving parts that respond according to the programAAATMs instructions. This robot kit also teaches physical engineering and problem solving skills through a series of building and coding lessons. The 30 lessons are aligned with standards for computer science education developed by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and the International Society for Technology (ISTE) Education, as well as courses from Code.org. The lessons progress in complexity through the illustrated manual, allowing the kit to be appropriate for a child as young as four years with help from an adult and as old as eight years. The lessons cover these six key areas in coding: sequencing, loops, events, conditionals, functions, and variables. In addition to Sammy, there are five other stories, each with a series of model-building and coding challenges and lessons related to it: a mouse moves through a maze to find cheese; a penguin wanders around a zoo; a soccer player moves a ball into the goal; a fire truck puts out a fire; and a factory robot performs tasks in a factory scene. A full-color illustrated manual guides users through the coding lessons and the assembly of the different models.

Early STEM learning: an introduction to the fundamentals of coding and robotics for grades K-2.
Unplugged: no software, apps, or smart devices required!
Clear explanations: the 64-page, full-color experiment manual guides kids through the coding lessons and model building exercises.
Story-based: six different storylines are included, each with a series of model-building and coding lessons, like a mouse moving through a maze to find cheese or a soccer player moving a ball into the goal!

Brand: Thames & Kosmos
Age Range (Description): 4 to 8
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 16.8 x 3.2 x 11.5 inches
Educational Objective: Science
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Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 3.2 x 11.5 inches
Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.
Manufacturer: Thames & Kosmos
Item Weight: 5.87 pounds
ASIN: B07B7SWPZJ
Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 stars 357 ratings 4.6 out of 5 stars
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Release date: August 15, 2018
Manufacturer recommended age: 4 years and up
Item model number: 567012