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Brand: MatataStudio
Bring screen-free coding to every learner in your Foundation Phase classroom
Age
4-9
Batteries
No batteries required
Projects
100+
Guide
3 progressive challenge booklets
Soldering
Not Required
Coding
Screen-free physical coding blocks
The MatataStudio Coding Set Pro Classroom Set gives Foundation Phase educators everything needed to run structured, evidence-based coding lessons — from day one.
Structured 12-lesson curriculum with 4 progressive units covers sequencing, loops, functions, and creative integration. Cross-curricular tie-ins to Mathematics (spatial reasoning, geometry), Life Skills (collaboration, problem-solving), and Arts & Culture (music and drawing) support key Foundation Phase learning outcomes for Grades R–3.
Three printed teacher manuals — Coding, Artist, and Musician — include lesson plans, learning objectives, and step-by-step guidance. No prior STEM experience needed. Lessons are structured with time references and adaptable goals, so you spend less time preparing and more time teaching.
Each kit supports a group of 4 learners working collaboratively. Six kits run simultaneously, reaching a full class of 24. Research confirms that collaborative learning in groups is the most effective approach for developing computational thinking in young learners — this set is designed around that evidence.
The Coding Set Pro Classroom Set is built for educators of all backgrounds. The Command Tower's image recognition camera does the technical work — reading the coding blocks learners place on the Control Board and transmitting instructions wirelessly to the MatataBot. Your role is facilitation: guiding groups through the challenge booklets and teacher manuals that come with the set. The printed Coding, Artist, and Musician teacher manuals give you lesson plans, learning objectives, and assessment guidance for all 12 lessons.
Six Coding Set Pro kits plus complete teacher resources — everything your classroom needs for hands-on coding, right out of the box.
No tablets, apps, computers, or internet required. Learners programme the MatataBot using physical coding blocks — no reading skills needed from age 4.
Coding, Artist, and Musician manuals include 12 lessons across 4 units. Lesson plans cover time references, learning objectives, and cross-curricular links.
Six kits run simultaneously for groups of 4, serving up to 24 learners in a single lesson period without rotation or waiting.
Durable ABS plastic construction, rechargeable via USB-C, and three progressive challenge booklets per kit mean the set can be used term after term.
The Pro upgrade includes music blocks for composing melodies and angle blocks for drawing geometric shapes — extending coding into Arts, Culture, and Mathematics.
The included Strawbees School Kit adds connectors, building straws, and clips for engineering challenges that extend the curriculum into design and construction.
12 structured lessons with complete teacher guides — from basic sequencing to creative coding
Activities progress from foundational concepts to advanced challenges, suitable for mixed-ability Foundation Phase classrooms.
Programme the MatataBot to travel a route on the game map using directional blocks.
Learn: Sequencing, spatial reasoning, route planning
Navigate around flags and barriers — adjust the programme when the first attempt fails.
Learn: Debugging, problem decomposition, conditional thinking
Use Loop blocks to shorten repetitive code and draw geometric shapes with fewer blocks.
Learn: Loops, pattern recognition, computational efficiency
Define reusable code blocks and call them multiple times to solve complex tasks.
Learn: Functions, abstraction, code reusability
Attach the washable marker and programme the robot to draw shapes using angle blocks.
Learn: Angles, geometry, measurement, mathematical thinking
Sequence music note blocks to compose a melody — then use loops to repeat musical phrases.
Learn: Creative coding, rhythm, musical patterns, STEAM
Plus storytelling missions, open-ended creative challenges, and Strawbees engineering activities. All 12 lessons include lesson plans, time references, and learning objectives in the printed teacher manuals.
Each group of four learners works together to plan routes, arrange coding blocks, debug programmes, and run challenges. Learners negotiate turns, explain their thinking, and coach each other — skills that extend well beyond the coding lesson. Research across 22 studies confirms that collaborative learning is the single most effective approach for developing computational thinking in Foundation Phase learners. The Coding Set Pro Classroom Set puts that evidence into practice every lesson.
MatataStudio in action — hands-on, screen-free, and genuinely engaging.
| Age Range | 4–9 years (Foundation Phase: Grades R–3) |
| Learner Capacity | 24 learners (6 groups of 4) |
| Curriculum | 12 lessons, 4 units (Learning Station + Extracurricular formats) |
| Kits Included | 6 × Coding Set Pro |
| Coding Blocks per Kit | 99 pieces (directional, loop, number, condition, angle, music, function) |
| Power | USB-C rechargeable (built-in battery, no disposable batteries) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (Command Tower to MatataBot) |
| Software Required | None — fully screen-free, no apps or devices |
| LEGO® Compatible | Yes |
| Materials | ABS plastic, food-grade washable coding blocks |
| Safety | EN71 compliant, drop tested |
| SKU | 201500096 |
Six kits, 24 learners, 12 structured lessons, and three teacher manuals. Everything your Foundation Phase classroom needs.
