
Hatchling Robotics Kit w/o micro:bit
CRX024-P
Introduce young learners to robotics, coding, and engineering through hands-on, creative play. Designed specifically for children ages 5 and up, the Hatchling Robotics Kit empowers students to build interactive projects using everyday craft materials, cardboard, and real robotic components. From storytelling and science investigations to engineering challenges and art projects, Hatchling helps students bring ideas from any subject area to life.
With intuitive design and age-appropriate programming tools, Hatchling makes computational thinking, coding, and engineering accessible and engaging for young learners.
What's Included
Each reusable kit makes 1 robot/project and serves 1-3 students
- Hatchling Nest controller x1
- USB Charging Cable x1
- Storage case with organizers and labels x1
Outputs
- Big Light x2
- Fairy Lights x1
- Servo (180° rotation) x1
- Motor (360° rotation) x2
- micro:bit LED Display & speaker
Inputs
- Distance Sensor x1
- Big Button x1
Cardboard Tools & Connectors
- Screws x20
- Bolts x10
- Nuts x20
- L-Brackets x5
- Gears x2
- Wheels x2
- Castor x1
- Mini Tool x1
- Screwdriver x1
- Hand Cutter x1
- Spanner Wrench x1
Designed for Young Learners
At the heart of the kit is the Hatchling Nest, a rechargeable robotics controller designed specifically for elementary students. Hatchling's plug-and-play design makes setup simple and frustration-free. Components connect using durable block-end cables that easily snap into any port. There is no need to match specific sensors or outputs to designated ports—the system automatically recognizes connected components and instantly displays them within the coding environment.
Teacher-Requested Features
As students build programs, code is automatically and continuously transferred to the Hatchling Nest via Bluetooth. No download step required!
Hatchling stores the latest version of the code and continues running independently—even after disconnecting! This allows students to create projects that can be displayed, tested, and shared without remaining connected to a device.
With up to 6 hours of battery life, students can create, test, and refine projects over multiple class periods before needing to recharge.
Two Coding Experiences
Choose the programming environment that best fits your students:
Hatchicons
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Icon-based coding
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Two progressive learning levels
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Ideal for emerging readers and early coders
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Compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux, and iOS
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Hatchblox
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Block-based coding
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Introduces foundational coding concepts
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Supports more advanced programming projects
- Compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux, and iOS
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Teaching Resources Included
Hatchling is supported by a robust collection of free educator and student resources designed to help teachers confidently implement robotics across the curriculum, including:
- Curriculum planning tools
- Assessment guides
- Project maps
- Programming tutorials
- Printables
- Student project inspiration
Whether you're introducing coding for the first time or expanding an existing STEM program, the Hatchling Robotics Kit provides everything needed to inspire creativity and computational thinking in young learners.
Need a whole flock of Hatchlings?
- Check out the Hatchling Flock of 4 Hatchling Robotics Kits plus a set of cardboard hand tools and connectors
- Consider the Hatchling Classroom Solution that serves 16-24 students and includes a Swift Saw, cardboard construction tools, and a storage cart
- Explore the Swift collection: cardboard building tools that pair perfectly with the Hatchling Robotics Kit
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