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Why we LOVE this product!
Screen-free coding is the point here. Laying out a path for Rabbot and watching it follow your steps teaches the core idea of programming, and fixing a wrong turn is real debugging, all without a tablet.
KiwiCo kits are known for clear illustrated instructions, and the robot buddy gives kids something to build and keep as well as a puzzle to solve.
Two things to weigh: the book is about jobs in general rather than coding, so check your child wants both, and once the puzzle paths are solved there is less to come back to than with an electronic robot.
Description
SKU:
6332
The KiwiCo Robot Coder + Who Makes That? Book Bundle pairs KiwiCo's Robot Coder Starter Kit, a screen-free kit where kids build a robot buddy and lay out puzzle paths to "program" a robot rabbit to collect carrots, with the Who Makes That? book, with fold-out pages about the people and jobs behind everyday things.
What's inside
- Robot Coder Starter Kit: a wooden robot hardware set, stickers, sticky foam and wood sheets, a pipe cleaner, 24 puzzle pieces, 18 track pieces, a 5-piece robot rabbit ("Rabbot") set, 3 felt carrots, a carrot pusher, a checkered box, 2 signs, illustrated instructions and a guide about robot coders
- Who Makes That? book from KiwiCo
How it works
Kids build and decorate a robot buddy, then build Rabbot. To get Rabbot to its carrots, they lay out arrow and track pieces in order, which is the same idea as writing the steps of a program. When Rabbot goes the wrong way, they find the step that went wrong and fix it. No screen, app or computer is needed. The book is for reading together afterwards.
What kids learn
- Coding concepts: sequencing, step-by-step instructions and debugging, without a screen
- Problem solving: planning a route and testing it
- Careers: what robot coders do, and, from the book, how everyday products get made
- Fine motor skills: building and decorating the robots
Good to know before you buy
- Age: KiwiCo labels the bundle 5 and up. Younger children will need an adult for the building steps.
- Price: $41.95 for the bundle, which KiwiCo says is a $48.90 value.
- Book: Who Makes That? is a general book about jobs and products, not a coding book.
Who it's for
Kindergarten and early-grade kids who like robots and puzzles, and parents who want a first taste of coding with no screen time.
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Learn more!
Keep coding without a screen
- Code.org Unplugged: free screen-free coding activities for home and school
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.
