We have 3 girls & a toy review channel; so we're always looking for something new to try. This cute playset is very entertaining. Our 3 yr old has lots of fun playing with Ranger. I thought it would be a bit intimidating learning to code for a 3 yr old (ok, I admit I thought I'd be intimated too lol) but she/I understand what to do to get Ranger playing. I will say that she is advanced for recently turning 3 & the box recommends 4+; so keep in mind your child's skill level if purchasing to avoid disappointment.
Ranger has the 4 directional buttons that you program to get him to perform a task. We programmed him to catch Zip on the slide, play hide & seek, use the fire extinguisher (he is a male doggy after all 😂) and circle his house to get inside for a 'nap'.
When you press Rangers nose for 2 seconds it turns on the play mode. Ranger dances to 4 different songs; goes on patrol, makes munching sounds for chewing his bone & snores. Zip is not programmable but he does have 4 wheels and can magnetically attach to Rangers nose. That's actually how Ranger can 'catch' him when he slides. They can also dance together the same way. We found Ranger works on several surfaces, including granite. Kids shouldn't tire of this playset as quickly because you can code Ranger to move in so many different scenarios or put him in the play mode for different options.
I will say that Ranger does not make tight turns. When he's dancing to one particular song he needs plenty of space. Also, when coding him to go to a certain location you have to take into account his turning radius to get him to that point. Our 18 month old is fascinated by Ranger and always wants the "doggy" to play with. She's obviously not coding (yet!) but likes the play mode and rolling Zip around. So this toy is appealing to multiple ages .🙂
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Coding Critters Ranger & Zip
Preschoolers learn real early coding skills as they follow the storybook coding adventures of Ranger & Zip, your first coding friends from Learning Resources!
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Award-WInning Preschool Coding!Awarded Preschool Toy of the Year in 2020, the Coding Critters introduce kids as young as 4 to coding fundamentals! |
Storybook Coding Adventures!As kids follow along with Ranger & Zip's storybook coding adventures, they'll code the pups to solve STEM challenges and build new skills! |
Interactive Pets!When Ranger's in Play Mode, kids can feed, pet, and take care of their robot puppy pal! |
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Screen-Free Early CodingHelp kids learn a vital 21st-century skill with this toy that introduces logical, sequencing, and early coding fundamentals without the need for a tablet or screen! |
Critical ThinkingThis toy helps kids become sharp, critical thinkers by teaching them sequential thought, problem solving, and other essential skills! |
ObservationFrom measurement and comparison to cause and effect, this toy teaches kids valuable ways to observe, record, and analyze the world around them! |
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| Features | EARLY CODING SKILLS: Code along with your first coding friends and their screen-free storybook coding adventure | EARLY STEM SKILLS: Botley helps your child learn early STEM skills while playing and having fun. He teaches kids to code with active, screen-free play that's perfect for promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills | DEVELOPS: Critical Thinking, Coding Skills and Problem Solving | EARLY STEM SKILLS: Botley helps your child learn early STEM skills while playing and having fun. He teaches kids to code with active, screen-free play that's perfect for promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills |
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Wish it was more challenging
This coding game has a play mode and a coding mode. The coding mode is super simple, it has not been a challenge at all for our 4 year old daughter. I think a more appropriate age would be 3+ Years but she does enjoy playing with the puppies and the accessories it came with.
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Sara
Doesn’t always work the best
Reviewed in Canada on July 27, 2022Style: Ranger & ZipVerified Purchase
Jones el Descubridor de los mejores productos
Una manera muy entretenida de iniciarse en la programación y codificación
Reviewed in Spain on December 28, 2019
Jones el Descubridor de los mejores productos
Reviewed in Spain on December 28, 2019
Realmente es un juguete pequeño y sencillo con accesorios simples que se montan en 2 minutos, lo que tiene de novedoso y lo que lo hace especial es el hecho de poder codificar sus movimientos y esto se hace a través de unos botones en forma de cruz que tiene el perrito grande llamado Ranger en la espalda. Los botones indican adelante, atrás, derecha e izquierda y pulsando el botón del centro es cuando el perrito sigue la dirección que previamente se ha codificado.
Dentro de la caja vienen:
✔️ Ranger, el perrito grande que es el que se codifica
✔️ Zip, el perrito cachorro que usamos como meta a conseguir
✔️Una caseta grande con un par de setos que la sostienen
✔️ Un tobogán
✔️ Un balancín
✔️ Una pelota grande que tiene imán
✔️Huellas de cartón para formar los diferentes circuitos
✔️ Un árbol de cartón
✔️ Una boca de riego de cartón
✔️ Libro tipo folleto con propuestas de retos a seguir a partir de una historia
Todo en una pequeña cajita que se puede usar para tener todo recogido una vez se ha terminado de jugar. La idea del juego consiste en delimitar un circuito usando los accesorios antes mencionados que forman como un parque, con las huellas se van creando recorridos y se deja el cachorrito Zip como objetivo a conseguir para que Ranger, una vez codificado, haga el recorrido y llegue hasta el cachorro, cuando se encuentran se pegan mediante un imán y ladran.
La idea es muy buena, combinar robótica con mascotas es un acierto total. Tambíen se puede jugar e interactuar con la pelota ya que también como he mencionado antes, está imantada. Este juego puede ser muy sencillo o muy complejo, cada quien se adapta a su nivel y crea sus propios circuitos a su gusto.
En casa estamos encantados con Ranger y además su diseño es muy bonito, tiene una carita tierna y entrañable que le gusta a todos los peques.
Por último, sólo recalcar que las pilas que necesita para funcionar son 3 del tamaño AAA que NO vienen incluídas, así que habrá que tener en casa antes de regalárselo al peque. También me hubiese gustado que el librito o folleto de color sea de un material más duro que se pueda poner de pie sin caerse, ya que se usa mucho durante el juego y no es muy práctico tenerlo en horizontal.
Por cierto, el librito viene con las indicaciones en inglés que para nosotros no es problema, así mi niña va practicando también con la lectura en ese idioma que es tan importante aprenderlo de forma lúdica y en casa lo fomentamos bastante.
En general, un juguete estupendo, una excelente oportunidad para iniciarse en la robótica, aprender lo que es programar, secuenciar, a codificar sin el uso de pantallas, a desarrollar habilidades de anticipación, planificación, de cálculo, a aprender a trabajar con ensayo sin frustrarse y de paso a practicar inglés sin darse apenas cuenta. Muy recomendable!
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