Coding toys

[RachB76]

Hi I'm looking to buy a coding toy for my nearly 6 Yr old. Any recommendations as I'm a bit baffled as to what's best to choose.
Tia

[Stompythedinosaur]

I've got this <a class="break-all" href="//www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01A5YMCH4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505242546&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=coding%20mouse&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21" rel="nofollow noindex" target="_blank">coding mouse for 6yo dd1. It looks good, similar to something they have at school that she loves.

[slightlyglittermaned]

I got that too! Obviously haven't been able to play with it yet, but it looks promising.

[smudgedlipstick]

If you have an iPad or your child does, Osmo look absolutely awesome!!

[TittyGolightly]

Osmo is brilliant

[RachB76]

This looks a bit like the Beebot that's used in school so thinking he'd be used to operating it. Don't know if this is an advantage or not?

[Stompythedinosaur]

Beebot is what dd1 uses at school too. I'm pretty sure the mouse is made by then same people. I think it will make it more likely she'll like it.

[Stompythedinosaur]

We've also enjoyed the lightbot app.

[SpiritedLondon]

You guys are speaking a different language I fear but the Design Museum sell this type of thing which might be of interest

designmuseumshop.com/collections/toys-games-and-gadgets/products/diy-gamer-kit

[Curious2468]

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My son got this recently and I think it is great. The sensors are really good and measure distance and light intensity etc. They get to build him and then code him after. Very impressed with it

[RachB76]

Thanks, I'll have a look tomorrow.

[DontOpenDeadInside]

That coding mouse looks perfect for my DDs thanks :)

[PickUpThoseLegos]

We have Cubetto, DD loves it. Looks great left out in the living room as well, made of wood and very design-y. Feel she has come on in leaps and bounds since playing with it, definitely worth the investment.

[Nuttynoo]

Codapiller, Raspberry Pi, Snap Circuits, puzzle balls all help develop logic which can be used for coding.

[Carrie76]

I'm thinking of getting a coding toy for my ds, he'll be 7 at Christmas and has never done any type of coding. Curious that one looks good, do you think a just 7 yr old would be the right age for it?