Coming late spring 2018, a new toy will help children use their imagination while learning mathematics. (via 3Doodler)
Another amazing learning tool, presented at the 2018 Toy Fair, the 3Doodler Start Kits. Even though the 3Doodler kit is not a new product, this new edition of it appears more appropriate for children than the previous version. Each kit is different, but all still encourage kids’ creative genius. The kit revolves around a 3-D enabled pen that melts plastic and spits it out for the user to give it form. Another way this year’s kits are different is that they come with molds to facilitate the shaping of various objects. One of those kits, fruit of a joint effort between the companies 3Doodlers and Hexbug, contains molds and other tools that allow the users to build tiny fun insects-robots. The company 3Doodler believes that its new kits will inspire cooperation among kids while developing the engineers and physicists in them.
Just like Koov, 3Doodler is backing its vision up with add-ons to the kits that represent a science curriculum meant to assist and guide children in their robotic endeavors. For example, the Make Your Own Figurine kit complements the mechanical animals and mini-attractions. Obviously, 3Doodler is on a mission, but the company seems determined to make it as fun as possible for their young target market; some kits’ theme is even related to the celebration.
Children, worldwide, will be able to hold a 3Doodler Start kit as soon as May 2018. However, for the value it offers, parents can expect to disburse no more than sixty dollars for the main kits and twenty to thirty dollars for the science curriculum kits. It is also possible for a family to acquire only the molds. In which case, they pay only fifteen dollars per set. However, given that the concept of the toy for kids comes from an adult’s mind, it is evident that 3Doodler Start kits will spark the creativity in some adults as well. Unfortunately, instead of educating adults, the kits might lead to new addictions like it is noticed with video games.
It is interesting how the company insists that the goal of the toy is to merge imagination and creativity with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here is food for thought: is technology replacing paints and brushes for art and creativity? It is easy to see why science should be encouraged among the younger generation. Plus, nobody will deny that mathematics is not the favorite subject of a lot of students. So, it makes sense to help teachers and parents navigate those waters with their children.
Here is an example of their 3D printed robots. I have to say, looks fun at the very least.
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