Learning Resources Switcheroo Coding Crew

One robot, three rescue vehicles, lots of code-to-the-rescue missions.

Best for kids who love pretend play with rescue vehicles.

At a glance

Age guidance

Ages 4+

Price

$50 – $100

Screen needed

No, fully screen-free

Batteries

3 AAA, not included

Adult help

Some, for setup

Play style

Solo or together

What it is

Robot, 3 vehicle shells, 9 map tiles, 15 challenge cards

Great for

Holiday, Birthday, Rainy Day

Kids draw a rescue challenge card, snap a police car, fire truck or construction shell onto the robot, and push direction buttons to drive it across a puzzle-piece town map. A separate Play Mode adds lights, sounds and tricks for each vehicle, so it works for free play as well as coding.

Why we picked it

1. 0146-piece set with a robot, 3 swappable vehicle shells, 9 map tiles and 15 challenge cards
2. 02Story-based rescue missions give preschoolers a reason to plan a route
3. 03Code Mode and Play Mode let it grow from pretend play into real sequencing

What they’ll learn

Always follow the manufacturer’s age and safety guidance. Small parts may be a choking hazard for children under 3.