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Engineering Robotics
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Explore 12 trusted engineering robotics resources selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.

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89/100 · ages 5–18; K–12 school programmes

Coding with Kids

Coding with Kids provides live online and in-person classes, camps, school programmes, robotics, engineering, game design, Python, Minecraft modding, and age-progressive coding and AI projects for children and teens.

WebsiteAI literacyCoding classes
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FIRST Resource Library

FIRST’s resource library connects teams, families, educators, and young people with STEM, robotics, teamwork, and challenge resources across FIRST programs.

WebsiteChallenge resourcesRobotics
5–18; program-specific · Free public resources; program terms vary87
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FIRST LEGO League Technical Resources

FIRST LEGO League technical resources support teams with robot-building, programming, engineering design, and challenge-season guidance.

WebsiteEngineering designProgramming
4–16; division-specific · Free public resources; participation costs vary86
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FIRST LEGO League Family Engagement Resources

FIRST LEGO League family-engagement resources help adults support teamwork, confidence, curiosity, and children’s participation in robotics challenges.

WebsiteFamiliesRobotics
4–16; division-specific · Free public resources; participation costs vary85
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NSF Technology Educational Resources

Technology lessons, activities, videos, and web resources for classroom teachers, students, and families from the U.S. National Science Foundation.

WebsiteDownloadableComputer scienceRobotics
7–18 · Free88
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StarCode

A free robotics and coding environment that lets children build robot programs with blocks and move toward Python, C++, and Java on web, desktop, Android, and Chromebook.

WebsiteYouTube channelBlock codingC++
8–16 · Free; no account required88
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Wonder Workshop Coding Apps

Wonder Workshop’s official app collection supports coding with Dash and Cue robots through block-based puzzles, traceable paths, JavaScript and Python transitions, lesson plans, and creative projects.

WebsiteBlock codingCoding puzzles
6–14 · Free and paid options vary by app, robot, and subscription86
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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Official NASA JPL videos about robotic exploration, Mars rovers, planetary missions, space technology, and skywatching.

YouTube channelWebsiteAstronomyMars
8–18 · Free92
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FIRST LEGO League

A guided robotics and STEM program where children build, code, collaborate, and solve real-world challenges.

WebsiteDownloadableCreative codingEducational games
5–16 · Paid with free information90
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FIRST Free Education Resources

FIRST’s free education resources provide STEM, robotics, design, and problem-solving activities for learners, educators, and families.

WebsiteDesignFree resources
5–18; resource-specific · Free public resources86
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KID Museum

A hands-on maker museum with coding, robotics, engineering, electronics, woodshop, textiles, and design challenges.

WebsitePhysical place3D printingCoding
3-18 · Paid with free options90
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TinkerPy

TinkerPy is a kid-focused coding and robotics platform with block and Python coding, browser simulators, app building, games, projects, and courses for young makers.

WebsiteAndroid appiOS appApp buildingBlock coding
10–16 · Free access to core tools; hardware and some courses may cost extra87
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