LittleBits Electronic Music Inventor Kit

Overview

Creative kids build and customize a rockin synth guitar using littleBits electronic building blocks, then transform it into new electronic instruments of their own! Over 12 activities in the free Inventor App guide kids through building musical inventions, like an electric keytar or air drums, learning STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) skills, and drawing inspiration from real-world musical inventors. Through hands-on play, kids gain lifelong skills to become changemakers through invention. Product features include in-app instructions for 12 musical activities, tech sensors, paper templates, mounting boards, keyboard Bit, speaker Bit, stickers, free Inventor App, and battery.

Key Features

Complete kit: 8 Bits, 6 paper templates, 10 accessories, sticker sheet, 9V battery with cable, and free app with instructions.

Free Inventor App: over 12 activities with step-by-step instructions and tutorials that guide kids through building and customizing fun musical inventions to change the way music is created and experienced.

Customizable inventions: fun activities help kids unleash their creativity by customizing their electronic instrument inventions or creating their own.

Modular system: all littleBits electronic blocks (even in other kits!) can be combined and reconfigured to create brand-new inventions.

Smart device required for video instructions: Inventor App requires either iPhone (iOS 10.0 or later) or Android (5.0 or later) is required. Amazon devices are not compatible at this time.

Become a Changemaker: kids are challenged to build fun, electronic instruments that change the way music is created and experienced.

Creative: fun activities help kids unleash their creativity by customizing their musical inventions or creating their own instruments.

STEAM learning: learn real-world STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) concepts through music.

Lifelong skills: kids gain lifelong skills like curiosity, courage, and perseverance through exposure to the invention cycle.

Gender neutral: designed to engage all kids through play.

Inspires invention: in-app stories of real-world inventors inspire kids to create their own musical inventions. No grown-ups necessary: kids can easily assemble with step-by-step, in-app instruction videos.