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Glowing peg art has delighted kids for generations, and KiwiCo's version adds a modern twist: pixel-style pattern cards and the option to animate designs with a phone. It's a lovely introduction to how digital images are built from tiny dots of color.
It's also a calming activity that travels well, thanks to the handled case.
Two things to weigh: the pegs are small, so it isn't for toddlers, and the animation feature needs a smartphone. For a creative five-year-old and up, it's a bright, reusable art toy.
Description
SKU:
5297
The KiwiCo Pixel Art Lightbox is a light-up peg board where kids poke colored pegs into a glowing screen to make pixel pictures, using 12 reusable pattern cards or their own designs.
What's inside
- A lightbox with 2 AA batteries included
- Light pegs in 6 colors
- 12 reusable pattern cards
- A storage case with a handle
- Online videos for animating designs with a smartphone
How it works
Lay a pattern card on the screen, push pegs through the holes and switch on the light. Kids can also skip the cards and design their own pictures, letters or emoji, then use a phone to add sound and movement.
What kids learn
- Pixel art and design: building images from a grid of dots, the same idea as screens and digital art
- Patterns and early math: counting, symmetry and following a grid
- Fine motor skills: pushing small pegs into place
- The science of light: how light shines through color
Good to know before you buy
- Age: KiwiCo lists it as 5 and up; the pegs are small.
- Portable: the case has a handle, so it's good for travel and waiting rooms.
- Value: $34.95.
Who it's for
Creative kids 5 and up, Lite-Brite fans, and families looking for a calm, screen-free activity to take on the go.
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About
KiwiCo
KiwiCo was founded in 2011 by Sandra Oh Lin, an engineer, mother, and entrepreneur who wanted to make creative, hands-on learning easier for families. As a parent, Sandra appreciated projects that encouraged children to explore and invent, but found it difficult to consistently find ideas, research activities, and gather all the necessary materials. She created KiwiCo to make those enriching experiences more accessible.
The company began as Kiwi Crate, offering activity boxes designed to help children learn through making and experimenting. As the range expanded to serve more ages and interests, the business adopted the name KiwiCo in 2017 to reflect its broader collection of projects and educational experiences.
KiwiCo develops activities across science, technology, engineering, art, geography, and other subjects, with projects designed by a team of educators, designers, engineers, and makers. The company also gathers feedback from children to help ensure that its projects are engaging, age-appropriate, and fun to complete.
KiwiCo's mission is to inspire the next generation of innovators by helping children build creative confidence and problem-solving skills. Through hands-on discovery, it encourages kids to become active creators, experiment with ideas, and learn by doing.
