Toys That Develop Coding Basics
Our Top 5 Picks
Botley the Coding Robot Adventures
Botley the Coding Robot brings a whole new level of fun to learning! Designed to introduce kids to early STEM skills, Botley engages children in active play without screens, teaching them the basics of coding through exciting obstacle courses and looping commands. As parents and educators, we love how Botley promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills while keeping kids entertained and engaged. 5+ years
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Botley the Coding Robot Adventures engages kids in active play without screens, making learning coding basics feel like an exciting treasure hunt through obstacle courses.
Screen-Free Fun with Botley Coding Robots
Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot Classroom Set is a delightful way to introduce our little ones to the world of coding without any screens! With 239 pieces, including four Botley robots, kids can engage in hands-on activities that boost critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Imagine the joy as they help Botley navigate obstacle courses or solve chain reaction puzzles using advanced features like object detection and looping commands. 5+ years
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Screen-Free Fun with Botley Coding Robots includes 239 pieces that spark creativity and problem-solving while steering kids away from screens and into the world of coding play.
Headu Easy Coding Game: Fun Animal Missions
Headu Easy Coding Game transforms playtime into an exciting adventure in coding! As parents and educators, we know how crucial early STEM skills are, and this game offers a brilliant way to spark children's interest in programming. By helping animals complete missions using code cards, kids not only engage their brains but also develop vital skills like logical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. 4-7 years
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Headu Easy Coding Game: Fun Animal Missions transforms coding into a playful adventure, making STEM skills engaging and helping kids solve problems while playing with adorable animal missions.
Unleash Creativity with Botley 2.0!
Learning Resources Botley 2. 0 The Coding Robot makes coding a delightful adventure for young learners! As parents and educators, we appreciate how this engaging classroom set introduces children to essential STEM skills in a screen-free manner. 5+ years
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Unleash Creativity with Botley 2.0! includes fun transformations into characters like a train, making coding hands-on and screen-free while igniting our kids' imaginations.
Magical Coding Adventures with Blazer
Learning Resources Coding Critters MagiCoders: Blazer the Dragon opens up a world of engaging, screen-free fun for our little ones! As we embark on exciting coding adventures, our kids will not only enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, but they will also develop a passion for STEM through interactive play. With Blazer at their side, they can cast 12 unique coding spells, making this beloved dragon light up, dance, and chase his ball while storytelling unfolds. 4+ years
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Magical Coding Adventures with Blazer features 12 unique coding spells that spark imaginative storytelling while teaching essential STEM skills, making learning feel like a thrilling adventure.
Power Puppy: Your Intelligent Robot Companion
LEXiBOOK Power Puppy - My Smart Robot Dog is not just an adorable addition to playtime; it’s a fantastic tool for sparking creativity and learning! With its programmable features and training functions, children can explore coding basics while developing fine motor skills through remote control actions. Imagine the joy as they teach Power Puppy to dance or execute tricks like sit and beg—it's a delightful blend of responsibility and fun! 4-8 years
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Power Puppy: Your Intelligent Robot Companion features programmable tricks that turn coding into interactive fun, making learning feel like playtime with a furry friend.
Engaging Coding Adventures for Kids
The Learning Resources Switcheroo Coding Crew is a thrilling way to introduce preschoolers, aged 4 and up, to the world of coding through hands-on play. This versatile three-in-one rescue robot invites children to transform it into a police car, fire truck, or construction vehicle while embarking on exciting coding missions across a vibrant puzzle town map. As kids solve engaging coding challenges and discover secret functions, they're not just having fun—they're developing critical problem-solving skills and logical thinking that set a strong foundation for their future learning. 4+ years
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Engaging Coding Adventures for Kids includes a versatile three-in-one rescue robot that turns coding into an exciting hands-on adventure, setting the stage for future problem solvers.
LEGO City Express Passenger Train Set
The LEGO City Express Passenger Train Set is an exciting way to explore creativity and engineering principles while your child plays! This interactive set not only features remote-controlled locomotive action but also encourages kids to immerse themselves in role-playing and storytelling. As they build the train and set up the scene with included minifigures, students enhance their fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and imaginative play. 7+ years
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LEGO City Express Passenger Train Set features remote-controlled locomotive action, making it a fun way for kids to blend creativity with engineering while exploring the fundamentals of coding.
Dakott STEM Car: Build and Race Joy!
Dakott STEM Car Toy offers an exhilarating blend of creativity and technology! As parents and educators, we know how crucial it is to find toys that ignite curiosity and build essential skills. With 439 pieces, kids can construct their very own remote-controlled supercar, enhancing their engineering prowess while having a blast! 6+ years
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Dakott STEM Car: Build and Race Joy! includes 439 pieces, providing the perfect opportunity for kids to engineer and program their own racing excitement while sparking their curiosity.
Code & Go Robot Mouse Adventures
Learning Resources Rechargeable Code & Go Robot Mouse is the perfect introduction to the world of coding for our little explorers! With this delightful programmable mouse, kids can embark on countless adventures as they master problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a playfully engaging way. The easy push-button controls and colourful coding cards make it a breeze for them to plan a path and see their commands come to life. 4+ years
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Code & Go Robot Mouse Adventures features colorful coding cards that make learning coding a fun, hands-on experience while sparking creativity and teamwork on every mission.
Coding Chameleon STEM Adventure
The Thames & Kosmos My Robotic Pet: Coding Chameleon STEM Building & Experiment Kit is an exciting way for kids ages 8 and up to dive into the world of robotics and coding! This innovative kit empowers our children to build their very own robotic reptile, fostering creativity and engineering skills while encouraging screen-free learning. With unique play modes like Coding Mode and Wild Mode, kids enhance their problem-solving abilities and learn the basics of programming through hands-on activities that respond to their gestures. 8+ years
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Coding Chameleon STEM Adventure features play modes like Coding Mode and Wild Mode, turning robotics into a fun challenge that sparks creativity and enhances critical thinking.