Learning Resources Botley Coding Robot Activity Kit for Kids Aged 5 and Up, 77 Piece Screen-Free Robotics Set

Bought this for my 6 year old, we're really into STEM. I gave her a demo of how it works, and she took to it right away. There are lots of different challenges that you can set yourself so it's a toy that will provide hours of entertainment while learning and for years to come

So, I bought this for my 2 year old daughter who is already showing an interest in "tinkering" with things. She watches me change batteries in her toys and takes my screwdrivers and imitates what I do. So, Botley struck me as a no brainer. When I took it out of the box, it was everything I expected it to be. The directions were clear and concise. I learned how to use it quickly and showed my daughter how to use the direction arrows and to transmit the program. At this point she is not sending Botley through any obstacle courses (obviously) but she does like to randomize the direction buttons she presses and then watch the results. I have no doubt this will serve me well for many years to come. Especially since I enjoy playing with it too haha

My students love the Code and Go Mouse, but this set does so much more. It is really new to them so they haven't had much time to work with it, but already they love it. If your students liked the Code and Go Mouse they will love this even more!

My son loves this set! He is learning so much, so quickly about how to break down steps and logically plan out (code) Botley's actions. This was one of the most liked gifts I've ever given him.

Purchased for my 5 year olds bday. He loved it and so did my almost 7 year old son. It does take some adult time to read the instructions so be prepared to spend some time teaching, but overall a nice learning toy.

My 6 year-old son enjoyed learning how to use this right away.

I use this product for my 2nd grade classroom and it is amazing. It helps them take turns and learn many tricks .

My 7 and 9yo kids love Botley. They have enjoyed making the robot move around and my 7yo son quickly discovered the "secrets" to make the robot do fun extra tasks. I can't wait to see what more they do with the robot when they have more time again.

Botley is super cute right out of the box. It took us a little while to get the hang of it (be sure to read the Activity Guide), there's a learning curve to be expected. Adult assistance is needed at first. It needs 5 AAA batteries which are not included (2 for the remote and 3 for Botley). You'll also need a small screwdriver to open and close the battery compartments, so make sure you have these extras on hand. The whole family had fun inputting codes for Botley to follow, and watching Botley follow the black lines was captivating to say the least. The kids (8,10) liked drawing their own black lined sequences for Botley to follow. Botley even talks a little, makes funny noises and lights up. So much fun. We are still working on the beginner stage and can't wait to tackle the coding challenges. The kids are having fun, they learn quickly and have a good handle on how to program the remote on their own. I love that it is screen free and mind challenging. Don't get me wrong, I know technology is the future, but I also believe in balance and Learning Resources provides that. If you like robots you'll love Botley. Hours of fun for children of all ages. I received a free chatpack from houseparty. #BotleyPack #Sponsor

Screen free coding is really working! Both my kids were treating Botley as remote control car but in couple minutes I was able to explain them how to code! My 3.5 year old grabs it often and chases me in the kitchen. She learned right and left direction concept - all because of Botley! Husband was happy that kids played by themselves on Friday evening. Area of improvement is to have electric charging at least for Botley (earth friendly)