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Wonder Workshop they think kids spend far too much of their days
hearing about what they should and shouldn't do.
The
toy industry tells them which toys it's okay to play with. Schools
measure their success in terms of standardized performance, rather
than individual ingenuity. However as parents, we want kids to learn
to think for themselves.
Wonder
Workshop believes that every child should be empowered to question,
think, and create.They want to encourage them to be curious and to
find their own joy in learning. Coding enables creativity and agency
in this new world. By learning to code, they are becoming shapers of
their own world.
Our
Thoughts:
For
kids ages 5 and beyond Dash & Dot are a wonderful way for kicks
today to think on their own and outside the box. Computer coding has
become huge and kids everywhere are becoming more tech savvy. Here
are a few ways the different age ranges can learn from Dash &
Dot:
Ages
5-8: Learn the basics of controlling Dash and the Apps. Enjoy playing
music and show friends and family.
Ages
8-12: Introduce more advanced play. You can drag and drop blocks of
code to direct Dash & Dot around the house.
Ages
12 and up: You can begin to try building applications for Dash &
Dot.
The possibilities are endless!
Dash& Dot come with several accessories. We have enjoyed playing with
all of the ones we could, as not all are on Android yet. Basically,
our Dash & Dot are remote controlled right now, and not so much
in the way of learning code. Yet, we have immensely enjoyed learning
and are excited to see what the other apps offer when available on
Android.
Xylophone:
You can compose, loop and play while driving Dash around! This is so
much fun to see the kids really coming to life and creating their own
music.
Building
Brick Connectors; My son love this one. He can build anything right
on top of Dash & Dot! Simply add the connectors and any of your
building bricks. Your imagination is the key to building some amazing
things for traveling around your home.
Smart
Phone Mount: Curious about the view from Dash & Dot's
perspective? Attach your cell phone to the mount and your kids will
love what is played back!
Bulldozer
Bar: Need the toys put in one area? Let Dash help! Attach the
Bulldozer Bar and get to work! Kids will love this one because it
makes clean up easier and more fun!
All
in all we love this product, it's a great investment to teach kids
how robots use code. Who knows, your little one may become a
programmer when they grow up! Our only disappointment is that there
is only one app that allows us to play with Dash & Dot, right
now. I understand that Wonder Workshop is working to make more apps
available on Android, and I am so excited for those to come out!
This
is a great idea for the perfect Valentine's day gift for your little
ones this year! Check them out on their social medias too, so you stay in
the know!
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