The Cubetto robot perfectly embodies these Montessori principles. Designed for preschool-aged children, Cubetto is a wooden, screen-free robot that teaches the basics of coding through physical play. Children use a control board and colorful coding blocks to create sequences that guide the robot’s movements. By manipulating these tangible blocks, children learn to program Cubetto, effectively mastering the basics of coding without even realizing it. This approach aligns beautifully with Montessori’s emphasis on concrete learning before abstract thinking. Just as Montessori students might use physical beads to understand mathematical concepts, Cubetto allows children to physically manipulate coding commands, making the abstract concept of coding both accessible and fun.
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