Why 100% of our parent testers recommend this fun and screen-free coding game
STEM learning can provide children with lots of valuable skills for the future – and the new Space Rover Deluxe Coding Activity Set has the full backing of MadeForMums’ savvy Top Testers Club
If you’re looking to introduce your child to coding, Learning Resources’ Space Rover Deluxe Coding Activity Set – targeted at children aged 4+ – is a new activity that aims to makes STEM learning fun, engaging and accessible to young children.
Using an interactive coding robot, it enables kids to build, test and solve their own customisable space mazes as they tackle 20 coding challenges that teach fundamental STEM skills. And if you want to keep their screen-free coding adventure going, you can even purchase an add-on Space Rover Coding Set.
Of course, while some products talk a good game, we had our network of parent and child testers put the Space Rover Deluxe Coding Activity Set to the test – and they’ve confirmed it is indeed a brilliant way to capture your child’s attention and spark their imagination. Here’s what they loved most about it…
“It kept my daughter entertained for hours”
“It was so lovely to see my daughter playing with a toy and being so engaged. I could see how she was learning through play and she was so excited to set the code and move the rover. The space theme is also very well done, it feels timeless and it really appealed to her.”
Phillipa, mum of a 5-year-old
“It’s great that minimal plastic is used”
“We liked that the packaging is mainly paper and cardboard and that the game turns itself off if it’s not played with for a while, saving the batteries. The box is also a good size, it’s not overwhelmingly big so it’s easy to store.”
Lucinda, mum of a 4-year-old
“It’s a fantastic alternative to a tablet”
“I think in an era where tablets and iPads are forever consuming our children’s time, this is an ideal substitute and provides a good amount of fun. My son even wanted to play with it again throughout the week and asked if his friends could come over to play with it too.”
Mehack, mum of a 5-year-old
“It’s so easy to set up and my son loved helping”
“We opened the box and attempted the first simple run with the Space Rover within a matter of minutes. My son enjoyed copying the pictures in the instructions and found the tracks easy to make as the pieces slotted together easily. He also found operating the Space Rover simple and understood the basic coding concept really quickly.”
Natalie, mum of a 5-year-old
“I just love it!”
“The rover follows my instructions and I keep winning. When you tell it directions, it goes where you want to go. My favourite is the magnet rock because I got to trick mummy’s go and stopped her from winning. I love the rover too because I can pair it with my other toys.”
Child tester Oscar, 4
“It encouraged my kids to bond”
“My son and his older brothers (aged 13 and 16) rarely play together as their big age gap means they don’t have much in common. When they do spend time together, it usually involves a screen, so it was nice to see my youngest connect with his siblings over this game and feel more like them in play.”
Jade, mum of a 4-year-old
“It provides children with so many important skills”
“This game has made me realise how important coding is. In fact, I think it’s vital! It sets children up to use important parts of their brain and really gets them thinking. I could literally see my son’s mind working as he tried to figure out which move to make next. It’s taught my son about critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, communication and so much more.”
Carla, mum of a 4-year-old
You can buy Learning Resources’ Space Rover Deluxe Coding Activity Set for £65 from Learning Resources
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