For Grown-ups

Everything a parent, grandparent or teacher might want to know, in one place.

Made with love by a Nana and her grandkids, with help from the bots of Botsville USA.

What kids learn

Every video lists what kids learn and a recommended age. Pick an age to see each video’s learning goals:

Ages 3 to 5 Tiny Bots (2 videos)
  • Mixing Colors (Ages 3 to 5)
    • Name the three primary colors: red, yellow and blue
    • Mix two colors to make orange, green or purple
  • Down on the Farm (Ages 3 to 5)
    • Name six farm animals and the sounds they make
    • Spell short animal names letter by letter, and count to six
Ages 5 to 7 Botsville Bots (4 videos)
  • The Wobbly Bridge (Ages 5 to 7)
    • A wide base keeps things steady
    • Triangles keep their shape and make things strong
  • The Little Lake (Ages 5 to 7)
    • A pond liner keeps the water in
    • What fish need: clean water, air, a little food and room to swim
  • The Playground (Ages 5 to 7)
    • A slide is a ramp, a seesaw is a lever and a swing is a pendulum
    • Take turns and play safely on the playground
  • The Giant Skyscraper (Ages 5 to 7)
    • How a skyscraper is built: a deep foundation, a strong frame, a core, floors and glass
    • Count floors from one to ten
Ages 7 to 11 Builder Crew (2 videos)
  • How to Organize and Build a Brick Set (Ages 7 to 11)
    • Set up a build space, open one bag at a time and sort the pieces
    • Read each step, count studs and check every step against the picture
  • The Big City Ride (Ages 7 to 11)
    • How a self-driving train sees: cameras, sensors and a map
    • Plan a route, then test slowly to find and fix problems
Ages 11+ and grown-ups Botsville University (2 videos)
  • Botsville University Has a Brand-New Look! (Older kids (11+) and grown-ups)
    • Meet Botsville University and its new movie-quality look for older learners
  • Welcome to Botsville University! (Older kids (11+) and grown-ups)
    • Tour the new campus: halls, a library, a science lab and a clock tower
    • What the University will cover: science, how things work, history, money skills and building, with real facts and sources

In every kids’ episode

Calm voices, kindness, teamwork and no scary moments.

After each video, Breezy asks a short, gentle quiz, and kids earn a sticker for their sticker book.

📖 Books

Read-along picture books made from our videos. Turn the pages together, tap “Read to me” to hear the story, or print the PDF.

How the videos are made

Botsville USA episodes are made with the help of AI tools, including for the pictures, animation and voices. The ideas, the town and the stories come from our family. Read our story.

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