Teach Your Child How to Code
Computers are everywhere these days, and our kids certainly know how to use them. But what about learning how to make them work, instead of just how to use them? You don't have to wait until higher education to learn computer programming. You can teach your child how to code without a screen even! That's part of why I like Cubetto from Primo Toys.
Cubetto is your child’s first year of coding education.
Created by Primo Toys, Cubetto is the only screen-less programming system, powered by a revolutionary coding language made of colorful blocks that lets children write their first computer programs.
The Cubetto Playset is the easiest way for children to start learning computer programming, and it consists of a friendly wooden robot named Cubetto, a physical programming console, a set of expandable coding blocks, a collection of beautifully illustrated maps and an activity book. By placing the blocks in different patterns on the control panel, children create sequences of instructions that program the robot’s movement.
In the process, they develop computational thinking skills that help them understand the basic principles of coding — all of this, in a very age-appropriate way that respects a child’s natural way of learning.
I don't believe using computers or other screen devices are bad for teaching our kids to learn. In fact, some kids need that visual stimulation and immediate response that a computer or tablet can give them! But, in a classroom setting, that can get expensive; plus, children still need to learn with hands on activities too.
With the Cubetto Playset, the children are introduced to the robot, Cubetto, which looks like a wooden box. Cubetto responds to the directions or “code” that is set up on the programming console which the child sets up themself. Then, using colored blocks that pop into the wooden console, they can press the blue button and set Cubetto into motion!
I like that it's not designed just for a boy or a girl. In fact, it seems to be gender neutral so any child can play with it without worrying about being a girl or boy toy. And because it's a hands on system, the child doesn't have to know how to read yet either. This makes it a great toy for younger children too!
There are additional maps and activity books that can be used along with Cubetto to help get the child started, or encourage further exploration once they get the basic controls down. And this also helps the child to think, plan, and communicate with their peers and adults.
This is a great educational toy that not only can teach your child to code, but it's also a way to get kids to interact outside of the computer or tablet with other children and even their instructors. There's no “wrong” way or bad grades because the kids simply learn to react and try again if it didn't work out to what they expected. And you can easily turn this into a group activity for the classroom as the students play/work together. You can even have multiple units for larger learning environments!
You can purchase Cubetto through Primo Toys for $225, or $245 when bundled with the Cubetto Activity Pack, which offers four additional world maps and matching story books. (Activity Pack priced $65 if sold separately). Keep up with the latest news and information by following Primo Toys through Facebook and Twitter.
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Soon kids are become much smarter than adults. This is terrific.
It is amazing what kids can do. Kind of makes us adults feel stupid. lol
This is genius. Set you kids ahead of the rest by allowing them to learn computer programming. I love it.
This fascinates me. Sounds like a great idea for kids. Perhaps a good one for adults too.
It is amazing what can be taught to kids now. I wish that I had the opportunity for myself.
My niece would love to code.
Wonderful educational fun !
This looks like a fun way to learn, I have not seen this before but definitely has my interest.
Never heard of this, but what a great idea. I know my son at 2yrs knew how to do things on the computer he just learned so quickly. Never too young or too old for that matter to learn something new.
Teaching kids to code is a good idea. Technology is the future.
Wow!!
I never knew that kids had the opportunity to learn this skill. But it really is genius.
This is so awesome! I remember in college doing the 0’s and 1’s type of coding. It was so confusing!! If kids start getting it in their brains early enough, it will be natural to them.
Now, this is incredible and completely outside of the box. But I love it. I wish I had this when I was a kid.
I know! My children know so much more about technology than I did (and do)!
Great ideas!
Oh this is so neat and something our children would really benefit from learning! I love that its gender neutral! I think our little one would really enjoy this!
This is awesome. A great tool!!
Interesting! Children are never too young to learn!
This is actually something my son would enjoy. He wants to be an engineer when he grows up!
So important to teach them early! My daughters would love a Cubetto playset like this!
This is great to break the screen time! My son loves everything to do with computers robots and video games. I think he would enjoy this!
Super fun idea!
Nice great for kids to learn.
Never heard of something of the sorts of this at all. Definitely got my attention! Especially with my autistic son. Thanks for this!
This is really interesting, I like how the cube robot follows the directions of the keys placed on the board! It’s really cute like a little animal! I bet my daughters would love this and learn so much about coding and debugging!
This sounds like a fun way to learn. I wish schools had this as a learning option. My children would love this.
This sounds like a fun way to learn. I wish schools had this as a learning option.
Very interestin!
Never heard of anything like this. Peaked my interest for sure thanks.
I think these are some of the better interactive toys for our children!
TEACH MY KIDS??? THIS IS SOMETHING I COULD LEARN AS WELL! HOW COOL IS THIS!!!!
Definitely interesting and looks like it would be lots of fun to learn with the little ones.
I bought my Granddaughter her first play laptop back in 2001. I think everyone should teach or learn from their kids to code….the more they know about computers the better!
I am really loving this, I think my two youngest kids could really get into this! I haven’t seen these before so Thank you for the great review! This would make a great gift for some of the family.
Very interesting information. I think my kids would enjoy this
Great info, Thanks!
I love the way you are teaching code to your little one. Very useful post.
thanks for the post. very informative. i will surely teach my kids coding and they will enjoy it i’m sure.
Interesting article! My youngest are my 16 year old twins who are very tech savvy! This would be awesome though to teach to young kids.
Thanks for sharing very useful information. I will teach my son coding this way.
I’d love to teach my daughter to code!
This is awesome! It definitely sounds like a very fun and exciting way to teach your children how to code! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for this info.
Marilyn
I think this is something my lil ones would enjoy
Never knew kids grasped the idea on how to code very clever thinking.
Great blog post. My little ones would love to code.