Cubetto

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.