Online Robotics with LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential (ages 6-7) - EN/EN

Give your child a flying start with LEGO robotics! This course shows step by step how to use motors and sensors, explains playfully how icon blocks work, and helps your child build, program and have fun to the fullest - at home and at their own pace.

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Is your child fascinated by LEGO®?

Take your child on an exciting adventure into the world of robotics! In this online course for children from 6-7 years old your child will learn programming and builds their own robots with LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential. The course uses visual drag-and-drop icon blocks for the first step in coding, playfully and step by step.

An easy start with robotics and programming at home

  • Already have a LEGO® SPIKE™ set, or planning to purchase one? We start with the basics so your set doesn't sit on the shelf. Step by step, your child will discover all the possibilities of the LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential set.

  • We explain how to program a robot with visual drag-and-drop icon blocks. This will give your child a strong foundation to experiment and bring robots to life on their own.

  • 100% online, self-paced lessons with expert support when needed. All lessons are available on-demand, so your child can learn at their own pace. Does your child have questions or need help? Our instructors are ready to help.

Required materials for the course

To join this course, you will need the LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential set (ages 6-9, ±€350) and a tablet or iPad to program the robots using the LEGO® SPIKE™ app. With this set, children can build more than 40 robot projects, experiment and learn programming through play. The set includes motors, a color sensor, a 3×3 color light matrix and a smart hub with Bluetooth and rechargeable battery, and is compatible with other LEGO® blocks and minifigures.

Notice: the set is not included with the course. Order it from LEGO.com or an authorized reseller (±€350).

Programming

Children connect the hub to the tablet and program their robots with the easy-to-use LEGO® SPIKE™ app, with younger children working with icon blocks and older children working with drag-and-drop word commands. Thus, this set is a good investment for long-term fun and learning.

What's in the course?

5 practical,

step-by-step projects

2 open challenges

to design yourself

Introduction to

programming

with pictogram blocks

Step-by-step

video tutorials

clearly explained

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Yes, the kit is not included and must be purchased separately. It is the only requirement to participate.

  • A little help setting up the set is helpful, especially in the first lesson. After that, your child can independently follow the assignments and discover their own projects.

  • No, the course starts with the basics and teaches children step-by-step programming with icon blocks.

  • Each lesson lasts about 20-30 minutes and comes with clear step-by-step videos. This allows your child to quietly learn and play at his own pace.

  • After the course, your child can independently build new robots, program them and come up with and try out almost endless projects of their own.

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Online Robotics with LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential (ages 6-7) - EN/EN

We are currently developing this course. Sign up for the waiting list and we will let you know as soon as the course is available for enrollment.

Language: Dutch and English

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