Coding Toys for 8 Year Olds

Spark more curiosity – and learn to code, line by line – with Artie Max! Coding meets creativity with this programmable drawing robot perfect for brand-new coders and coding pros alike. Kids follow simple, step-by-step instructions to write code in five built-in languages (Blockley, Snap, JavaScript, Python, and C++), then Artie Max draws their coded creations in full color on paper. Start with Artie’s preprogrammed shapes, then move on to your own custom works of art. Simple to set up and easy to use, Artie’s safe, built-in Wi-Fi speaks directly to your connected device—no internet needed. Introduce coding the creative way, with this frustration-free, coding robot that grows with kids’ skills, from beginning to advanced. Educational Insights toys, and games make a great gift for birthdays, Easter, Christmas, Hanukkah, and everything in between. Our educational toys and games are available for toddlers, preschoolers, tweens, teens, kidults, adults, and families from ages 2-102, we’ve got you covered! At Educational Insights we've been helping kids learn through play for the last 60 years. We take great pride in working with experts in many distinct fields—from scientists to teachers to artists—to ensure that our products are always the very best they can be. Our award-winning, best-selling toys and games—Hot Dots, Design & Drill, Playfoam, GeoSafari, Kanoodle, BrainBolt, and more— introduce new interests, unleashing limitless possibilities and passions..Level up STEM skills through creativity with Artie Max, the coding, drawing robot that helps kids building coding confidence through artist creation!.You code it, Artie draws it; From simple drag and drop programs to complex coded creations, Artie Max draws your code in color, on paper, using three interchangeable, onboard markers, smart sensors, line detection, and more..With built-in tutorials and an easy-to-follow guide, kids can start dragging and dropping code for Artie to draw in minutes; Crystal clear instructions, built-in tutorials, and how-to videos make for a frustration-free coding experience every time.Artie Max comes ready to code with 5 built-in languages: Blockly, Snap!, JavaScript, Python, and C++ in addition to Artie’s own simple UI packed with pre-programmed codes.No internet connection needed! Simply connect your Wi-Fi-enabled tablet or computer to Artie’s password protected Wi-Fi. Artie NEVER connects to the internet..Artie Max the Wi-Fi-Enabled drawing robot, 3 interchangeable colored markers, rechargeable battery with micro-USB cord, sticker sheet, and guide booklet. Artie Max includes pre-coded designs and 5 built-in coding languages: Blockly, Snap!, JavaScript, Python, and C++.Back-to-School Essentials for Students and Teachers: Whether kids are learning to read, studying phonics, or exploring the 123s of early math, our toys and games build learning confidence for preschool, kindergarten, and beyond—they're classroom must-haves!

This Educational Insights programmable pet is a coder's best friend. Kids can use a computer or tablet to code this four-legged friend and level up their coding skills. No coding experience? No problem. Start with drag-and-drop coding language Blockly, and level up to advanced Python coding. Code your PYXEL A Coder's Best Friend pet to do cool tricks, change color, make and react to sounds, and express emotions. Kids can activate the code from their tablet or computer, or step away from the device with the code activator..Kids can use a computer or tablet to code this four-legged friend and level up their coding skills.Recommended for ages eight and up.Helps build early coding skills, enhance critical thinking, and develop social and emotional skills.Box contains: programmable pet, rechargeable battery, built-in user interface, and code activator.Battery-powered; code activator requires two AAA batteries (not included).Start with drag-and-drop coding language Blockly, and level up to advanced Python coding.No Internet connection required.The perfect Easter Toy for boys and girls! Toddler Easter basket stuffers can be difficult to shop for. Add to a kid's Easter basket for a fun spring time Easter gift, or use any time of year!.Safety Data Sheet

You write the code and Artie 3000 draws the lines! Artie 3000 from Educational Insights is a drawing robot that helps kids learn to code. They can imagine simple or complex drawings and designs and translate them into drag-and-drop code on any device. Kids then get to experience the payoff of watching Artie draw what's been coded, line by line, moving forward or backward and spinning in any direction while lifting and lowering four thin-tip colored markers. With its built-in Wi-Fi server, Artie is compatible with any desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smart device with no need for an Internet connection to play. In addition to freeform coding, Artie comes pre-programmed with a variety of designs like numbers and letters, shapes, games, and line art for coloring. Easy to learn and cool to create with!.Drawing robot with Wi-Fi enabled control draws whatever you code on any sheet of paper.Comes in white/blue color with gray/black accents.Dimensions: 8"H x 7"W x 5"D.Pack includes: Wi-Fi-enabled drawing robot, drag-and-drop visual programming software, four colored markers, Marker-Parker alignment tool, three activity cards, and quick start guide.Designed for children aged from 7 to 12 years.Use pre-programmed shapes, games, and more or write your own custom code.Needs a minimum of 8.5" x 11" or A4-sized piece of plain paper.Requires four AA batteries (not included)

Screen-free, hands-on approach to coding. Children learn about algorithms, sequencing, variables, binary, and much more while discovering important lessons in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). They gain exposure to advanced coding subjects while having fun and making 15 adorable keychain charms with this hand2mind set..CODING TOY: Learn about coding without the use of a computer! Discover important lessons in science, technology, engineering, art, and math..ULTIMATE KIDS CODING PROJECTS: Your child will learn about algorithms, encryption, puzzling, sequencing, variables, puzzle, binary, and much more! Coding Charm kit challenges kids to practice important life skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking..EASY STEP BY STEP ACTIVITY BOOK FOR KIDS: A clear step-by-step illustrated guide allowed students to work individually. Coding Charms encourage kids to think creatively and explore with different experimentation..FUSE BEAD KIT: The book also serves as an all-in-one convenient storage kit. The kit components are easily refillable to design additional charms! All materials needed to complete activities are included..BINARY CODE FUSE BEAD KEY CHAINS: Kids can choose from 18 designs and code 15 key chains using the fuse beads. They gain exposure to advance coding subjects while having fun and making 10 adorable keychain charms..Includes four bonus code-your-own activities.Easily refill the kit components to design additional charms.Warning: choking hazard; due to small parts, not for children under three years

62ff642d5acdd99f7ed40749875cd8df.Robot sensors.Left and right infrared obstacle detection – Navigate through a maze and avoid collisions.Left and right light sensors – Follow a torch/flash light or find a dark corner.Clap detector – Sense load sounds such as claps to control driving.Line tracking sensor – follow lines and stay within borders.Light, Sound and Action.Left and right red LED lights – Flash the LED lights to add a cool look.b.Two motors with encoders – Drive Edison or use LEGO cross axles to power a new invention.Robot Communications.Infrared receiver – Remote control from a standard TV/DVD remote control.Infrared LEDs – Transmit messages and control commands to another Edison robot.Infrared receiver – Receive messages and control commands from another Edison robot.Multi-functional Line Tracking Sensor.Edison’s line tracking sensor has three functions:.1. Detect lines – Contrast between black and white surfaces.2. Read barcodes that activate pre-programmed functions.3. Receive the programming signal from EdWare via the EdComm cable.Works with Lego® Bricks.Choking hazard for children 36 months or younger.⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.Edison Educational Robot Kit - STEAM Education - Robotics and Coding

Meet Botley, the code to fun! As the newest member of the Learning Resources family, Botley is here to introduce coding in an easy, friendly way. Children as young as 5 can learn to code with Botley, and with his advanced features, he’ll grow with them for many play filled years to come.Botley is ready to use right out of the box, he’ll have kids coding in minutes! Botley is also 100% screen free – no phone or tablet required. And that’s not all – he comes with an included 77-piece activity set so kids can interact with coding cards, set up obstacles and more.Explore Botley’s advanced features and code him for up to 80 steps, with 40 more you can discover. He can also follow looping commands or be programed to go around objects with if/then logic. Turn on the black-line follow mode and set up a path for Botley to travel. And Botley even has hidden features to unlock!.Your child will get to learn early STEM skills while playing and having fun. Botley teaches the basics of coding through active play, completely screen free. Perfect for promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills..Completely screen free coding – no phone or tablet required. Botley has an easy-to-use remote programmer, which transmits your commands ¬– and off he’ll go!.Botley can detect objects and be programmed to go around objects with if/then logic. He can also follow looping commands, take on obstacle courses, follow black lines and has hidden features to unlock!.Botley’s 77-piece activity set comes with a remote programmer, detachable robot arms, 40 coding cards, 6 double-sided tiles, 27 obstacle building pieces and a starter guide with coding challenges.Botley is great for children as young as 5, but with his advanced features, he can grow with them for many fun years together.Perfect Gift Idea

Unplug and explore coding with a hands-on companion to the Scratch app. Students will plan and build their own code sequences across 16 exciting activities. With 41 colorful Scratch blocks from categories like Motion, Looks, Sound, Events, Control, and Sensing. Students will piece together scripts, test outcomes with sprites and backdrop cards, and discover how coding works—sparking creativity in every line of code. Includes 41 Color-Coded Scratch Blocks, 16 Activity Cards, 10 Sprite Pieces, 10 Customizable Sprite Pieces, 5 Stands, 1 Activity Guide.A screen-free way to practice block-based coding! Unplug and explore coding with a hands-on companion to the Scratch app..Students will plan and build their own code sequences across 16 exciting activities..With 41 colorful Scratch blocks from categories like Motion, Looks, Sound, Events, Control, and Sensing.Students will piece together scripts, test outcomes with sprites and backdrop cards, and discover how coding works—sparking creativity in every line of code..Includes 41 Color-Coded Scratch Blocks, 16 Activity Cards, 10 Sprite Pieces, 10 Customizable Sprite Pieces, 5 Stands, 1 Activity Guide.A screen-free way to practice block-based coding!

How do you make 2019's Innovative Toy of the Year even better? With the innovative modes, features, and fun found in Botley 2.0, our smartest coding robot yet! Botley 2.0 helps kids as young as 5 learn to code through 100% screen-free play. Botley 2.0 knows multiple ways to code right out of the box—learn codes to move in six directions, play music, and even put on a light show! Discover Botley 2.0’s fun interactions—turn into a train, police car, ghost, and more! You can even test your memory with the lights and sounds of a game of Botley Says! Your little coders can build coding sequences of up to 150 steps, and go on adventures with a built-in sensor that lights up Botley in the dark! This classroom set includes two Botley 2.0 The Coding Robot Activity Sets, two additional Botley 2.0s, and the Botley the Coding Robot Action Challenge Accessory Set..Bundle includes: two Botley The Coding Robot 2.0 activity sets, two additional Botley 2.0s, and Botley the Coding Robot action challenge accessory set.Little coders can build coding sequences of up to 150 steps, and go on adventures with a built-in sensor that lights up Botley in the dark.CODE right out of the box with the next generation of our Toy of the Year winning coding robot!.Features 16 fun interactions: transform Botley into a train, police car, ghost, and more.FEATURES expanded coding styles—code through music, lights, and movements!.SCREEN-FREE coding helps kids learn coding and STEM skills without a tablet or phone!.Made of plastic and comes in assorted colors.Dimensions: 18.2"H x 12.6"W x 12.6"D.AGES 5+.WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD, Small Parts - not for children < 3.Perfect Gift Idea

Unplug and explore coding with a hands-on companion to the ScratchJr app. Designed with young learners in mind, this screen-free set uses child-friendly blocks with pictures instead of words—perfect for early coders! Students complete 16 challenges that help them plan coding sequences, build scripts, and test outcomes using colorful blocks, sprites, and backdrops. With block types like Motion, Looks, Sound, Triggering, and Control, they'll learn the basics of programming while sparking creativity in every block they put together. Includes 26 Color-Coded ScratchJr Blocks, 16 Activity Cards, 10 Sprite Pieces, 10 Customizable Sprite Pieces, 5 Stands, 4 Double-Sided Backdrop Cards, 1 Activity Guide.A screen-free way for beginners to practice block-based coding! Unplug and explore coding with a hands-on companion to the ScratchJr app..Designed with young learners in mind, this screen-free set uses child-friendly blocks with pictures instead of words—perfect for early coders!.Students complete 16 challenges that help them plan coding sequences, build scripts, and test outcomes using colorful blocks, sprites, and backdrops..With block types like Motion, Looks, Sound, Triggering, and Control, they'll learn the basics of programming while sparking creativity in every block they put together..Includes 26 Color-Coded ScratchJr Blocks, 16 Activity Cards, 10 Sprite Pieces, 10 Customizable Sprite Pieces, 5 Stands, 4 Double-Sided Backdrop Cards, 1 Activity Guide.A screen-free way for beginners to practice block-based coding!

Develop and practice basic logic skills in a brilliant way. These gems have been developed alongside a play guide to introduce basic coding principles and teach the building blocks of coding expressions with a hands-on method. Includes 18 Coding Cards and 18 Tri-color gems cut from felt..Introduce basic coding principles through hands-on play with colorful coding gems!.A perfect blend of creativity and STEM learning for young minds!.Develop and practice fundamental logic skills in an engaging and interactive way..Includes 18 Coding Cards and 18 Tri-color gems cut from felt..Made from recycled PET plastic..Includes a play guide to teach the building blocks of coding expressions..Develop and practice basic coding and logic skills with colorful felt gems and 18 coding cards, guided by a play guide that introduces coding principles through hands-on, creative STEM learning.