Young Learners at ThinkerLab
We spark curiosity — not turn kids into programmers.
Hands-on classes building problem-solving, persistence & teamwork
Two ways young learners explore
Building with their hands and coding without a screen — curiosity first, every time.
Builder Workshops
LEGO-style Yahboom robotics kits to build, create and explore engineering concepts — all hands-on, no screens.
Coding Adventures
Screen-free VinciBot activities and robot missions that encourage children to predict, experiment and ask “What happens if…?”
A typical session
A calm, predictable rhythm that makes it safe to wonder, try and improve.
- 1Curiosity question
- 2Build or explore
- 3Mission challenge
- 4Experiment and improve
- 5Show and share
What we’re really building
The robot is the playground. These are the habits kids take home.
Spark curiosity
Every session opens with a question worth wondering about.
Be inquisitive
We reward “what happens if…?” — testing beats guessing.
Teamwork
Kids build, share and solve together in small groups.
Persistence
When something doesn’t work, that’s the start — not the end.
Why young learners, our way
At ThinkerLab, we believe children don’t need to become expert programmers.
By the time today’s children enter the workforce, AI may well be the expert coder.
What will make our children stand out is their ability to ask questions, think critically, work with others and tackle meaningful problems.
That’s why we’re not trying to raise the next generation of programmers.
We’re trying to raise the next generation of curious thinkers.
Robots and coding are simply one of the most exciting playgrounds we’ve found for teaching children how to think.
ThinkerLab exists to spark curiosity and help children develop the habits of thinking, creating and persevering — in a world where answers are increasingly abundant, but curiosity remains priceless.
Upcoming Young Learners workshops
Hands-on holiday sessions for ages 6–8. Small groups — book a spot.
Junior Robotics & Coding Class
A weekly 8-week term for ages 6–8 — small groups, hands-on every session, with a Certificate of Achievement and a parent showcase to finish.
See your young learner in action
The best way to know if it’s the right fit is to watch one hands-on hour. Just $10, no obligation.
Book a $10 TrialYoung Learners FAQ
Quick answers for parents of our youngest builders (ages 6–8).