--- product_id: 327252711 title: "567012 Kids First Coding & Robotics | No App Needed | Grades K-2 | Intro To Sequences, Loops, Functions, Conditions, Events, Algorithms, Variables | Parents Choice Gold Award Winner |" brand: "thames & kosmos" price: "€ 249.83" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Thames & Kosmos" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/327252711-567012-kids-first-coding-and-robotics-no-app-needed-grades store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 200+ physical code cards 64-page full-color manual 417-piece tactile robot kit 567012 Kids First Coding & Robotics | No App Needed | Grades K-2 | Intro To Sequences, Loops, Functions, Conditions, Events, Algorithms, Variables | Parents Choice Gold Award Winner | **Brand:** thames & kosmos **Price:** € 249.83 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🤖 Unlock your child’s future coder with hands-on, screen-free STEM magic! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 567012 Kids First Coding & Robotics | No App Needed | Grades K-2 | Intro To Sequences, Loops, Functions, Conditions, Events, Algorithms, Variables | Parents Choice Gold Award Winner | by thames & kosmos - **How much does it cost?** € 249.83 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/327252711-567012-kids-first-coding-and-robotics-no-app-needed-grades) ## Best For - thames & kosmos enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Bonus Math Mode:** Switch to math mode for interactive lessons in addition, variables, and algorithms. - • **Story-Driven Learning:** Six immersive storylines turn coding lessons into engaging adventures. - • **Unplugged Coding Mastery:** No apps or screens—pure hands-on programming fun for K-2 kids. - • **Standards-Aligned Curriculum:** 30 lessons mapped to CSTA, ISTE, and Code.org standards for real-world relevance. - • **Award-Winning STEM Excellence:** Parents' Choice Gold Award winner recognized for quality and educational impact. ## Overview Thames & Kosmos Kids First Coding & Robotics is a 417-piece, screen-free STEM kit designed for children ages 4-8. Featuring over 200 physical code cards and a 64-page full-color manual, it introduces foundational coding concepts like sequences, loops, and variables through six story-based model-building adventures. This Parents' Choice Gold Award-winning kit aligns with leading computer science education standards and includes a unique math mode for added learning depth—all without the need for apps or devices. ## Description From the manufacturer Kids First Coding & Robotics About Thames & Kosmos Thames & Kosmos was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom. T&K's mission has since expanded from its STEM roots to encompass other educational branches, including arts and crafts and games and magic. T&K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. Our vision is to give all children access to real, physical activities and projects that teach them how things work. Coding for Preschoolers! Meet Sammy. This cute little peanut butter and jelly sandwich is actually a robot that teaches coding principles and skills to children in grades K-2. You don't need a tablet, smartphone, or computer to program this robot; programs are created by simply laying down a sequence of physical code cards. You can program the robot to move around, activate its output gear, light up its LED, play sounds, and more! Use the robots to complete coding challenges and learn the basics of programming. Ages 4 to 8 64-page, full-color manual 417 pieces, including plastic building pieces for models and over 200 code cards 30 coding lessons are taught over 6 storylines involving different models, like a penguin, soccer player, mouse, and more! Coding lessons align with standards for computer science education developed by CSTA, ISTE Designed to grow with young learners from pre-K to grade 2, the kit covers six key areas of coding: sequencing, loops, events, conditionals, functions, variables No tablet, smartphone, or computer required Bonus: special math mode allows you to test your math skills! How Does It Work? Build Sammy (and other models!) Follow the step-by-step visual instructions to construct a variety of models that appear throughout the storybook-style manual. In addition to Sammy, there are five other stories, each with a series of model-building and coding challenges and lessons related to it: a mouse moves through a maze to find cheese, a penguin interacts with other animals in a park, a soccer player moves a ball into the goal, a fire truck puts out fires, and a factory robot performs tasks in a factory scenario. All models use the same robotic base unit. Write a program using cards (no device required!) Each code card represents a different function or chunk of code that tells the robot what to do: move forward, turn left, play a sound, etc. You write a program by laying down a sequence of these code cards and having your robot drive over them one by one. While it does this, the OID sensor on the bottom of the robotic base unit scans a small pattern of dots that you can barely see printed on the cards. The robot records the sequence as a program. Watch your robot run the program! Once the robot has stored the program, you'll place it on a grid made of map cards that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle and the robot will run the program you created! The optical scanner reads the map cards so the robot can always orient itself and interact with other objects and machines you build. There are 38 different map cards included, allowing you to run more complex programs once you get the hang of it! Bonus Math Mode A special math mode offers simple lessons in number comparisons, addition, variables, and algorithms for hands-on math explorations. Just switch the robotic base unit to math mode and program your robot in the same way as before, this time with the goal of solving specific math problems. More About the Kids First Line Level 1: Ages 3 to 5 Coding & Robotics is one of eight kits in the Kids First line that cater to preschool-aged children. The kits in Level 1 encourage pretend play through simple activities that answer 'How' and 'Why' questions and they include storybook-style manuals to guide children's scientific adventures. Level 2: Ages 5 to 7 Level 2 kits, intended for children ages five to seven, include highly illustrated manuals that guide children through simple experiments to introduce them to the scientific method and basic scientific principles such as engineering, botany, physics, and much more. Level 3: Ages 8 and up The kits in Level 3 include complete illustrated manuals with serious experiments that result in a longer experience with the kit. The kits in this level cover three main areas of science: physics, chemistry, and biology, and offer in-depth explanations and lessons to guide children as they learn important scientific concepts. Review: Very well thought package - One must be very careful with the carton pieces as these are subject to damages. Not fully understand how much damage could thes carton take before it will not work properly anylonger. Good luck! Review: Fun to learn how to code - Fun and enjoy, but the quality of those card board puzzle and coding card can further improve ## Features - Early STEM learning: an introduction to the fundamentals of coding and robotics for grades K-2. - Unplugged: no software, apps, or smart devices required! - Clear explanations: the 64-page, full-color experiment manual guides kids through the coding lessons and model building exercises. - Story-based: six different storylines are included, each with a series of model-building and coding lessons, like a mouse moving through a maze to find cheese or a soccer player moving a ball into the goal! - Correlated curriculum: The 30 coding lessons are aligned with the teaching standards developed by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE), and Code.org.A Parents' Choice Gold Award winner ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07B7SWPZJ | | Age Range Description | 48 months to 300 months | | Age range (description) | 48 months to 300 months | | Battery Description | None (not applicable) | | Best Sellers Rank | #46,379 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #622 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand | Thames & Kosmos | | Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 412 Reviews | | Educational Objective | Coding Skills, STEM | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743013490 | | Included Components | Robot with OID optical scanner, LED, and speaker, code cards, story cards, building pieces, full-color experiment manual | | Is Assembly Required | Yes | | Item Dimensions | 42.7 x 8.1 x 29.2 centimeters | | Item Type Name | Science Experiment Kit | | Item Weight | 142 Grams | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 42.7 x 8.1 x 29.2 centimeters | | Item weight | 142 Grams | | Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 300.0 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 48.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 567012 | | Material Type | Paper, Plastic | | Model Number | 567012 | | Set Name | Experimental Kit | | Size | Mittel | | Sub Brand | thames | | Subject | NON-CLASSIFIABLE, Thames & Kosmos | | Theme | Computer Science | | UPC | 814743013490 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** 48 months to 300 months - **Brand:** Thames & Kosmos - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 42.7 x 8.1 x 29.2 centimeters - **Size:** Mittel - **Theme:** Computer Science ## Images ![567012 Kids First Coding & Robotics | No App Needed | Grades K-2 | Intro To Sequences, Loops, Functions, Conditions, Events, Algorithms, Variables | Parents Choice Gold Award Winner | - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OjbPktMVL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What does this do that makes it almost 3x as expensive as coding robot Botley?** A: The Kids First Coding & Robotics Kit is more extensive . This item comes with more parts and has 30 lessons that progress in complexity. **Q: How specifically is this better than the $40. Botley?** A: Kids First Coding & Robotics has graduated lessons for kids aged 4 to 8. The 30 lessons provided are aligned with standards for computer science education developed by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA). Guidelines from the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) and courses from Code.org were also referenced in the creation of these lessons. Details on the specific standards and curriculum can be found on the Thames & Kosmos website. **Q: Can you program your own instructions? Or do you have to follow the manual?** A: Thank you for your question. You can definitely create your own codes using the code cards. You can learn more about what each code card does b going to pages 5 and 59 of the manual here: https://www.thamesandkosmos.com/manuals/full/567012_Kids-First-Coding&Robotics-Manual.pdf **Q: When we push record it has a flashing green light and it doesn’t move.... any ideas as to why?** A: It would be suggested to press the erase button for up to 10 seconds. Once the light stops flashing the memory will be cleared. Then repeat the record stage. Please contact the manufacturer for any further trouble shooting or technical information. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very well thought package *by J***E on 17 May 2020* One must be very careful with the carton pieces as these are subject to damages. Not fully understand how much damage could thes carton take before it will not work properly anylonger. Good luck! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun to learn how to code *by A***R on 27 December 2019* Fun and enjoy, but the quality of those card board puzzle and coding card can further improve ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easily the best coding primer for kids < 8 I've ever seen *by A***R on 7 March 2022* First of all, I took a bit of a leap on this one because we had mixed results with another kit from the same company (the candy claw machine). It was VERY complex and it ended up my wife and I had to do the bulk of the construction. I worried this would be similarly challenging, bit it is PERFECT for younger kids (I'd say < 8 but even a 10 year old would probably have a blast). And once the physical construction is done that's where the real fun begins. The kit comes with two different types of cards that fit together like jigsaw pieces: programming cards and map cards. You use the former to "program" the bot and the latter to let it "execute" that program from its memory. It's worth mentioning I've had a number of false starts getting my kids (7 and 5) into the basics of coding. Typically the teaching tools I've found are either non-intuitive to a kid, or if they are the principles they impart are often non-transferable. If the lessons gleaned are entirely internal to the game or tool, what good is that? Within 20 minutes of beginning to lay out their programs, my kids were immediately learning highly transferable lessons about syntax, object orientation, debugging, trimming sequences to make them shorter without sacrificing functionality, etc. And all without the need for a complicated tablet app or any such thing. Everything you need comes with the kit. The construction feels hardy enough to withstand even the most brutish kids and the whole thing has the feel of a toy to them. Both of my kids are on Scratch almost every day (haven't quite made the leap to Python with my oldest), but I dare say this kit more efficiently taught them the most foundational and transferable principles of coding of any tool I've seen yet. Don't be scared of the price tag. Many dozens of lessons and experiments will keep the insights running for quite a while. This thing is worth every penny! My sense is if your kid is in Grade 4+, you can probably just skip straight to a real language. There will be struggles, but they may as well learn a real language at that point. The insights about syntax and debugging and such will just come from experience. But for younger kids this is the best tool I've ever seen for teaching the foundations of coding, bar none. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kids First Coding & Robotics | No App Needed | Grades K-2 | Intro To Sequences, Loops, Functions, Conditions, Events, Algorithms, Variables | Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner | by Thames & Kosmos - Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Exploration Kit, Over 100 Projects, Full Color Project Manual, 28 Parts, STEM Educational Toy for Kids 8 + - The Klutz Book of Paper Airplanes (Klutz Activity Kit) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/327252711-567012-kids-first-coding-and-robotics-no-app-needed-grades](https://www.desertcart.be/products/327252711-567012-kids-first-coding-and-robotics-no-app-needed-grades) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-07-05*