Lego Boost is an impressive 840+ piece robot kit that allows kids to build, code, and play with a robot that can do a laundry list of activities and turn into five different models. At a MSRP of $159.95, it’s a bit more pricey than some of the kits we’ve reviewed, but it’s also cheaper than the other popular Lego robot kit, Mindstorm. Lego Boost performs at a rate that’s well … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know About Lego Boost
Archives for December 2017
Introduction to Geology for Kids
What is Geology? Geology is the science that studies the physical structure, natural history, and components of Earth. Geology is a great subject to teach children for many reasons, including: Geology is a part of the “S” in STEM. Geological science is a growing and dynamic career field. Many of the projects and experiments in this area are FUN! Geology … [Read more...] about Introduction to Geology for Kids
Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit Review
With the release of The Last Jedi in December, Star Wars is on everyone’s mind, even when it comes to robots. The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit is perfect for the junior Star Wars fanatic in your life. Regularly priced at just under $100, it was a finalist for the 2018 Toy of the Year Award and won six other toy awards. The kit is marketed toward independent kids who don’t want … [Read more...] about Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit Review
November 2017 STEM Book Releases
In this series, we try to keep everyone updated--including ourselves!--on the latest STEM-related book releases, specifically those that largely target younger readers (around 10 years old and younger). November 2017 STEM Book Releases Baby University Four-Book Set The collection introduces scientific concepts using simple, colorful illustrations. It includes 4 … [Read more...] about November 2017 STEM Book Releases
Ozobot 2.0 Bit Starter Pack Review
In our recent rankings of best robot kits of the past few years, we decided that the Ozobot 2.0 Bit Starter Pack is the best robot kit of its kind for under $60. Robot kits can be expensive — some of the fanciest kits cost upwards of $350 — but Ozobot provides the same quality for $59.99 and has even been given a Kapi Award for best robot toy. This kit is simple; since it’s … [Read more...] about Ozobot 2.0 Bit Starter Pack Review