Cool Coding Kits
An introduction to coding for children aged 18 months+
Cool Coding Kits can be borrowed to provide children an introduction to STEM at an early age (18 months +). Each kit contains a Brio ‘Play and Learn’ device housed in a cooler with easy-to-follow instructions for parents.
Engaging with the kits helps children to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while having fun. Children will have the opportunity to learn STEM skills with basic coding through exciting play.
What is STEM? What is coding?
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics and is an integrative way to learn and apply these disciplines in everyday life.
Writing code, or coding, is the language used to direct a computer to perform specific functions (i.e., telling a computer what to do).
Two different Cool Coding Kits are available to be borrowed.
Code & Go Robot Mouse
Suitable for children 5 years and up. Kit includes:
- 1 robot mouse (blue or purple)
- 1 A4 instruction sheet
- 1 cheese wedge
- 3 tunnels
- 16 maze grids
- 22 maze walls
- 10 double-sided activity cards
- 30 double-sided coding cards
For each kit, borrowers will need to supply and insert 3 x AAA batteries with their own small Phillips head screwdriver.
Brio Code & Go Bumblebee
Suitable for children 24 months and up. Kit includes:
- Blue cooler storage box
- 1 x Brio Play & Learn Code & Go Bumblebee
- 2 x Instruction sheets
Brio Play & Learn Action Racer
Suitable for children 18 months and up. Kit includes:
- Red cooler storage box
- 1 x Brio Play & Learn Action Racer
- 1 x Instruction sheet
For each kit, borrowers will need to supply and insert 4 x AAA batteries with their own small Phillips head screwdriver.
Available at your local library. Reserve yours today: