KaiBot Literacy Kitchen
Build literacy & computational thinking through a UDL approach
Grades K – 3
Literacy Kitchen shines the spotlight on literacy as the main character while coding takes on the supporting role, which is, nevertheless, still irreplaceable.
- Magnetic Game Board: Snap-together tiles create an evolving kitchen scene.
- Activity Cards: Practice CVC words, spelling, and syllables with engaging challenges.
- Storybook: Chef Marshie’s and Grouchy Ginger’s Literacy Adventure brings the world to life.
- Optional Digital App: Cook along with Marshie in an interactive tabletop game on Chromebooks or tablets.
- With KaiBot (not included): Program your robot to navigate the board and serve up literacy missions.
Compatible with KaiBot only. KaiBot and coding cards to be purchased separately.
Literacy Kitchen also
available on
KaiBot + Literacy Kitchen: Code, Cook, and Conquer the Chaos!
What is Literacy Kitchen?
Designed for K–2 learners, Literacy Kitchen blends screen-free robotics with hands-on literacy challenges in a vibrant restaurant-themed world. Built on Universal Design for Learning and backed by standards-aligned lesson plans, it helps every student build foundational language and problem-solving skills.
How Does It Work?
Students join Marshie and friends in a lively kitchen adventure. They build early literacy skills through coding, storytelling, sequencing, spelling, and hands-on problem-solving — all while guiding KaiBot through a world of playful challenges.
Literacy & CS Standards Aligned
Powerful Learning Outcomes
- CVC words, spelling, syllables, and sequencing.
- Logic, pattern recognition, and problem-solving.
- Inclusive, playful engagement for all learners.
Why Teachers and Students Love It
- UDL-designed: supports different strengths and learning styles.
- Standards-aligned: builds literacy and computational thinking together.
- Flexible and fun: works screen-free or with KaiBot for gamified learning.
- Story-driven: characters and challenges give literacy learning a meaningful context.
Choose Your Adventure
- Screen-Free Fun: Use the physical game board, snap-together magnetic tiles, activity cards, and Supermallow and Grouchy Ginger’s Literacy Adventure for engaging challenges.
- Robot-Powered Gamification: Students use coding cards to program KaiBot, their robot cooking buddy. KaiBot scans the cards, helps animal customers, and earns rewards that bring storytelling and motivation to every move.
Download the Companion App
Go Screen-Free with the Activity Cards & Game Board
Use the physical game board built with snap-together magnetic tiles, activity cards, and the Literacy Kitchen read-aloud book for engaging, classroom-ready challenges.
Companion Read Aloud Book
With a vibrant cast of characters leading young students through a silly but engaging story, this read-aloud book invites children to participate in problem solving woven into the storytelling.
Karaoke Coding Fun with Marshie
Sing along with Marshie and friends in this super-fun, interactive karaoke song made for K–2 students. It helps kids build early literacy skills while singing and dancing, turning literacy and introductory coding into a true adventure.
Meet the Characters
Add-on Literacy, Math & SEL
Love Literacy Kitchen? Meet the rest of the family. Market Math and The Dragon of Disengagement bring the same flexible, UDL-designed approach to mathematics and social-emotional learning, complete with a magnetic game board, activity cards, and a charming storybook.
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The Dragon of Disengagement
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Product Specifications
3 x 3 tile size: 45cm x 45cm x 0.75cm / 17.7in x 17.7in x 0.3in
Weight: 1.3 kg / 2.9 lb
Magnetic tiles snap together for easy assembly.
KaiBot can read tiles with its special downward-facing camera.
13 screen-free activity cards.
Read-aloud story book.
FAQs
Need to get a quote?
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Simply pop an email to sales@kaiseducation.com with your wish list, and voilà! Our team will whisk an official quote within 1-2 business days. Don't forget to include your district, school etc details.
Can I get a W9 form?
Of course! You can download the W9 Form here.
Does Kai's Education accept purchase orders?
Yes! We accept purchase orders from schools and districts. Please submit your purchase order sales@kaiseducation.com
How do I qualify for a purchase order?
Please contact your school finance or business purchasing representative for this information or contact sales@kaiseducation.com to get assistance
When do purchase orders need to be paid?
Kai’s Education allows 30 days from the date of shipment for payment.
What's the best way to submit a purchase order?
The easiest way? Place your order through our store and select Purchase Order as your payment method at checkout. Just don’t forget to pop your PO number into the order notes so we can match things up on our end.
Where do you ship to?
Oh, we’re globe-trotters! Kai's Education delivers to doorsteps worldwide. 🌍
Got a tricky location? Sometimes certain spots on the map get a bit shy due to shipping restrictions outside the United States. If your address is playing hard to get, shoot us an email at support@kaiseducation.com. For our international friends, be sure to glance at the International Shipping section for more details.
How do we send our goodies?
Our shipping chariots of choice are UPS and USPS, though we occasionally call on other couriers for special deliveries. When you're checking out, you’ll get to pick how fast we gallop to your door with options like Next Day, 2-Day, 3-Day, and Ground shipping.
Our shipping squad gets moving Monday - Friday, and we aim to have your order on its way within 24-48 hours after you've placed it.
Has my order embarked on its journey?
The moment your order sets sail, you’ll receive an email with all the tracking treasures. If 72 business hours have passed and your inbox is as empty as a treasure chest after a pirate party, please email support@kaiseducation.com.
For those of you with the foresight to preorder or backorder: your treasures will travel together once everything is ready. We wouldn’t dream of sending them on separate adventures.
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Our treasure trove is nestled Washington (state) and Michigan. Our crew embarks on shipping expeditions Monday to Friday.
Shipping to US Military Addresses (APO/FPO)
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Can I purchase Kai robots from a local stockist?
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