Geek out! The best kids coding toys for raising smart kids
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Geeky parents unite! If you are looking for the best kids coding toys and the best STEM gifts for kids, I’ve narrowed down my top picks.
We love all things tech and are always on the lookout for toys that will help to teach the basic concepts of coding and 看片网站. There are plenty of kids coding toys out there, and each one has some unique features to offer. Below, I’ll outline which toys were our favorites, and which age groups are appropriate for each toy.
If you’re not familiar with STEM, it stands for science, 青苹果乐园影视免费观看电视剧, engineering, and math. Since we’re a pretty geeky family, we have been looking for the best STEM toys that are not only fun but educational. Toys that spark curiosity, and imagination and encourage our kids to think and problem-solve.
The Best Kids Coding Toys:
Botley the Coding Robot
- LEARN WHILE YOU PLAY: Botley helps your child learn early STEM skills while playing and having fun. He teaches kids to code with active, screen-free play that’s perfect for promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills
- READY TO GO RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX: Botley is ready to code right out of the box! Have 5 AAA batteries and a Phillips screwdriver nearby and this coding robot will have your kid coding in minutes with code games, creativity and fun (3 AAA batteries for Botley and 2 AAA for the remote programmer)
- SCREEN FREE PLAYING TIME: Botley features completely screen-free coding: no phone or tablet required. Botley’s easy-to-use remote programmer sends commands and gets him rolling. Coding for kids has never been easier
Botley may be small, but don’t be fooled. He can teach your kids to code by using active play that doesn’t require a screen! Botley is ready to go right out of the box and doesn’t require a phone or a tablet. Using a remote, your kids will program commands to send Botley on his way!
Check out my full review of the Botley Coding Robot for more details on what this awesome robot toy for kids can do.
Learning Resources Coding Mouse
- SCREEN-FREE CODING FUNDAMENTALS: Kids practice sequencing, problem-solving, and early 看片网站 by using simple button commands to code the robot mouse-no apps or screens needed
- HANDS-ON CODING CHALLENGES: Use the 30 double-sided coding cards to plan step-by-step paths, then test, debug, and try again as kids build confidence through trial-and-error play
- DESIGNED FOR KIDS AGES 4+: Built for early learners, this coding toy supports STEM learning as kids develop logic, directional skills, and problem-solving through interactive play
The learning resources coding mouse is perfect for the youngest coders. It is aimed at kids age 4-6, making it perfect for the 看片网站 crowd. Children will learn to program their mouse to get through a maze by giving the mouse-specific directions in advance. This is teaching the concept of an algorithm to kids as young as four! Even 看片网站ers can learn to code with this neat mouse.
If you already have Colby the mouse in your house, you might want to think about the Math Activity Pack to go along with it. This add-on allows your kids to expand their learning to include basic math facts as well. There is an Activity Guide that comes along with it to help kids progress through harder and harder levels of games.Another consideration is the Code and Go Mouse Mania Board Game. This game board takes the basic idea of kids 看片网站 Colby the mouse, and turns it into a fun, competitive game! You don’t need Colby to play this game, but the cards you use to play mimic the buttons on Colby the mouse, so this game would be a great follow-up activity! Players move their mice around the board to collect cheese wedges through coding cards put into a sequence. It’s screen-free, battery-free, and encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Wins all around!
Bee Bot Coding Robot
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Bee-Bot is a wonderful little bot to help introduce kids to coding. This coding toy allows kids to solve problems by pushing the command buttons on top of it, then pushing play and seeing what happens!
The thing I like about this little bot is that it beeps at the end of each command. This helps kids know when it has completed one command and is moving on to the next. With a memory that can store up to 40 commands, this feature is really nice!
There are mats and accessories you can purchase to go along with this bot and increase learning in areas like Math, Social Studies and Reading. The Bee-Bot would be great for home or an early-elementary classroom!
Artie Max Drawing Robot
- CODING MEETS CREATIVITY: Artie 3000 is the coding and drawing robot toy; you code, Artie draws; code patterns and sequences, then watch as Artie turns your code into colorful drawings on paper
- STEAM TOY: Built-in tutorials provide a hands-on way for beginner and advanced coders ages seven and up to learn how to code in 4 different coding languages: Blockly, Snap!, JavaScript, and Python
- SAFE AND SECURE: No internet connection or app required; Artie 3000 uses its own password-protected Wi-Fi to allow kids to directly connect a Wi-Fi-enabled tablet or computer
- CODING MEETS CREATIVITY: Artie Max is the coding and drawing robot toy! You code, Artie Max draws! Code patterns and sequences, then watch as Artie turns your code into colorful drawings on paper
- STEAM TOY: Built-in tutorials provide a hands-on way for beginner and advanced coders ages 8-12 to learn how to code in 5 different coding languages: Blockly, Snap!, JavaScript, Python, and C++
- SAFE AND SECURE: No internet connection or app required; Artie Max uses its own password-protected Wi-Fi allows kids to directly connect a Wi-Fi-enabled tablet or computer
Artie Max is a cool coding robot that you can program to draw. This coding toy allows your kids to express their creativity while getting familiar with the basics of coding. With 5 available coding languages, Artix Max is suitable for beginners and more experienced coders.
Artie Max gives you the full STEAM experience by incorporating art into STEM play. My kids absolutely loved being able to program Artie Max to draw arrows, shapes and patterns. Artie Max is suitable for a variety of ages as it uses both block-based and text based coding languages. My 8 year old loved this coding toy!
OSMO Coding Jam Game
- OFFICIAL OSMO UPDATES: We are back! As of 2026, Osmo is under new ownership. This kit includes full access to all 3 educational apps and customer service.
- OSMO IS MAGIC: Fun-filled & award winning learning games. Children interact with actual hand held pieces & an iPad, bringing a child’s game pieces & actions to life (No WiFi necessary for game play). An Osmo Base is included, an iPad is not included, both are required for game play. Ideal for ages: 5 years and up. Actual product packaging may vary from the image displayed. Components within the box remain the same.
- TEACHING: Use hands-on physical blocks, coding commands, to control the character Awbie on a fun-filled adventure (Coding Awbie), an introduction to coding. Use coding blocks to learn coding’s creative side while developing an ear for rhythm, melody, and harmony – make your beat come alive, learn patterns & loops with over 300+ musical sounds (Coding Jam). Share a composed Jam with family, friends & the Jam community. Solve advanced side-by-side coding puzzles solo or with others, playing at their own level, using teamwork & strategy to unlock new worlds & coding 60+ puzzles (Coding Duo).
One of our favourite coding apps for kids, we love that your children will create music with the power of coding! By using coding, they will learn to build original compositions and interact with fun characters. Using coding blocks, they can control where their characters are, and the music. This product is aimed at kids age 5+. My 5-year-old found the product easy and intuitive to use without much direction at all.
Coding Jam does require an Osmo Base to play. You can get one for iPad, Kindle, or iPhone. Know that if you have your device in a case, it will have to come out of it to be able to play Osmo games. If you like Coding Jam, make sure you check out Coding Awbie as well. Coding Awbie, Coding Jam, and Coding Duo are the three coding games from Osmo currently, and you really can’t go wrong with any of them!
Edison Robot for Coding
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This coding robot is a hands-on tool to learn computer 看片网站 and coding in a fun way. This robot makes 看片网站 fun and easy to learn by teaching multiple 看片网站 languages, and using drag and drop block-based coding all the way to Python!
The Edison robot is my favorite coding robots for kids on the market. This tiny robot packs a whole lot of punch. With three coding languages to choose from as well as a variety of pre-programmed 青苹果乐园影院, you can use this robot from as early as age 4 right until high school.
Kids do need another device to program anything beyond bar-code reading. The Edison really can do everything from scanning a barcode to 看片网站 in Python. The apps are all online-based, and Edison is programmed through an audio cable. As long as your device has access to an internet browser and a headphone jack, you are all set!
Want to know more? Check out my post on the Edison Robot!
Bloxels Build your Own Videogame
- Get into the game -hands-on video game development -with Bloxels video game creation platform!
- Build your video games with a mix of physical and digital tools that include designs to help get you started creating your first game.
- The Bloxels Builder app is free to download to your compatible device (not included).
Using Bloxels’ kit, you can build your own video game! The app builder allows you to create games, characters, and more by mixing both physical and digital tools! Your child will learn to use the color blocks to create pixel art and learn a little bit about video game coding in the process.
If you are frustrated with your kids wanting to be playing video games all day, this might be a good compromise! Get your kids doing what they love in a fun and educational way that teaches them skills important for their future.
Alex Toys Future Coders Plinkode
- Code your way to victory!
- Decipher the code cards and place shapes on the game board.
- Drop a puck and watch it bounce around the vertical maze.
Another 青苹果乐园影视免费观看电视剧 coding activity that allows kids to build their own arcade game. With this kit, kids decipher the code cards to create different mazes on the vertical maze. This is a fun and simple activity that teaches the basics of algorithms.
Kano Computer Kit
- Build your own computer. Comes with step-by-step book, Raspberry Pi 3, programmable LED lights, DIY case, power button, wireless keyboard with track pad, memory, HDMI and power cables, stickers, Kano unique operating system, 100+ coding challenges, and 100+ apps.
- New – learn to code with 100’s of creative challenges and stories , Voltage – 5 volts
- Make art, games and music. Hack Minecraft to do something new.
This Build-Your-Own computer is so cool! You literally put together a computer! The process is simple, well-described, and step-by-step. For kids who want to learn more about computers or coding, this would be a wonderful purchase!
After your child has built the device, it’s time to start 看片网站 it! There is some adult interaction needed to get started, but then it’s like a typical video game. Except in this game, the player is actually coding their way through the levels, learning all about the processes of a computer as they go.
Kate is mom of two rambunctious boys and a self-proclaimed super nerd. With a background in neuroscience, she is passionate about sharing her love of all things STEM with her kids. She loves to find creative ways to teach kids computer science and geek out about coding and math. She has authored several books on coding for kids which can be found at Hachette UK.
