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Gift Guide – The Best Robotic Toy Gifts for Multiple Ages
Are you looking for a gift for your kids that you want to end up at the back of a cluttered, dusty closet? Perhaps something they’ll use just once or twice? Or maybe something that won’t even make it out of the packaging? No way, right?! If you want to spark the...
21st-century activities: Meet mBot Mega – An advanced Robot Kit that is Born for Maker
The Makeblock mBot Mega is an advanced 2-in-1 robot kit and electronic kit. It equipped with mecanum omnidirectional wheels and is based on powerful Mega AT2560. This allows you to connect to more than 10 servos, 4 stepper motors and 8 DC motors. The mBot Mega is...
Easy Robotics For Children: Learn, Practice And Have Fun
Robotics is technical creativity, the first step towards creative, design, and rationalization activities of children. It is a mastery of the beginnings of mechanics, circuitry, electronics, as well as programming. It is not just a hobby group - it is a whole movement...
Tools to Boost Your Child’s Creativity
Each child is creative in their own way, however, it takes the right activities and tools to bring it out. Creativity is a way of thinking that helps you view things differently and help you deal with uncertainty. In these pandemic times when children are scared from...
The Ultimate Guide to The Best Kids Coding Robots
DIY robots for kids of various ages
Kids and Tech: Using Technology as an Education Tool
Programming and coding might sound complicated and difficult to practice especially for people who are not familiar with the field. But there are multiple ways programming can be integrated into teachings and learnings for people who have never tried it before and even kids at a young age.
Makeblock Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2021
NEW YORK (March 9, 2021) - Makeblock has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2021. The list...
Coding for Kids: Single Board Computer Kits for Endless Fun
When you think of coding for kids, you might think of seeing kids sitting at a computer. While that’s part of coding, there’s so much more involved. In fact, using single board computers gives kids a hands-on approach to learning...
Choosing A Kid-Friendly Home Laser Cutter Machine
Benefits of a Kid-Friendly Laser Cutter Machine for Home Use Laser cutter machines have been popular in the industry for a while because of how they can precisely cut materials. But they’re making their way into homes and there’s a good reason: laser cutter machines...
How to Maintain Your 3D Laser Cutter
Why Laser Cutter Maintenance Matters Maintenance plays an important role in keeping almost anything working properly. It’s how to prevent things from breaking and needing repairs. Think about all the items that require regular maintenance: appliances, cars, houses,...
The Complete Laser Cutting Materials List!
A laser cutter gives you a variety of options to create custom items. While you might see a laser cutter for wood quite often, this isn’t the only material you can use. In fact, there are numerous laser cutting materials. The best part is most laser cutters are...
8 Great Arduino Projects for Kids in 2021
Learning about electronics should be fun for kids and an Arduino board makes it both fun and accessible for all ages. It’s always easier to learn through hands-on activities. Arduino projects provide an engaging way for kids to get more interested in building and...
10 Great Laser Cutter Projects You Can Make at Home
You’ve got a shiny, new laser cutter, but what should you do first? If you’re having trouble getting inspired, start with some cool laser-cutter projects designed to engage kids, such as a king tiger or a wood rocket. You’ll find that, once you start working on...
Should I Get a Laser Cutter or a 3D Printer?
What Is a Laser Cutter? A laser cutter uses lasers to cut all types of designs and patterns into a material. Depending on the laser and the material, the laser might vaporize, melt or burn the material in order to create the design. If you’ve been wondering...
Top Robotics Competitions for Kids
Robotics competitions and STEAM competitions are becoming more and more popular. They exist for kids of all ages who are interested in the challenge of designing robots that can complete certain tasks. There are even opportunities to compete in local, regional, or...
7 Tips for Parents Who Want to Teach Their Kids to Code
Why Should My Child Learn to Code? If you’re looking for a skill to teach your children that will benefit their present and their future, coding is an excellent option. Here are a few reasons why: 1. Coding can greatly expand their career choices. Technology and...
Top 10 3D Printer Projects to Try at Home
3D printing is at the forefront of innovative teaching and learning. It has numerous benefits for kids, and not just because of its technology. 3D printers for kids build confidence, promote hands-on learning, and make learning fun. If you’re looking to engage your...
How Kids Can Start STEAM Education
What is STEAM Education? We’ve talked about STEAM education a lot at Makeblock, and that’s because we know how important STEAM for kids is. It stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, but it’s not just about teaching content in these five fields....