Cubetto is the friendly wooden robot that teaches children the basics of computer programming through adventure and hands on play. The tangible programming interface is designed to introduce children aged 3 to 6 computational thinking and programming logic by allowing them to program a small wooden robot using colourful blocks. Children play with the “queue” of instructions, one of the fundamental concepts behind programming, without using literacy or screens.

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Age Range

3 - 6 yrs  |  Preschool - Kindergarten

Contents

• Cubetto Robot (6 AA batteries installed)
• Interface Board
• 28 Instruction Blocks
  • 6 Forward Blocks
  • 4 Left Turn Blocks
  • 4 Right Turn Blocks
  • 6 Function Blocks
  • 4 Negation Blocks
  • 4 Random Blocks
• Instruction Manual
• World Map
• Adventure Book – Cubetto's First Day
• 32 Logic Flash Cards (to be used with logic books
• 4 Logic Books (to be used with logic flash cards)
  • The Case of the Disappearing Cat
  • Cubetto and the Lost Balloon
  • Cubetto and Lulo's Soapbox Adventure
  • Cubetto and Lulo's Finish Line Frenzy
• Deep Space Adventure Map and Adventure Book (Book 4 – Cubetto Leaves Earth)
• Resource Binder
  • Cubetto Teacher's Guide
  • Instruction Guide
  • Cubetto in Space Curriculum (ages 5-6)
  • Adventure Book – Cubetto's First Day
  • Maze #2: Winter Wander activity

Additional Resources Available Online

• User Manual
• Education Resources

• Activities
  • Create and Navigate a Maze (requires one of the maps and colored masking tape)
  • Cubetto Craft Ideas
  • Build a Jetpack (combine with the Deep Space Adventure Map)

• Tutorials
  • Forward Block
  • Left Block
  • Right Block
  • Random Block
  • Negation Block
  • Function Block
  • Gap Sequence – identify and remove gaps in your sequence
  • Infinite Loop Sequence – learn how to create infinite loops
  • Debug Sequence – identify a wrong block and replace it with the correct block

This STEM Kit was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.