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Coding toy for a 6yr old

14 replies

Penguinbeaver · 16/08/2017 07:50

As the title says I'm thinking dd would like a coding toy for Christmas but haven't a clue where to begin. Any recommendations please? Thanks

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k1yx · 16/08/2017 07:54

Have you considered a raspberry pi? It's a computer, rather than a toy, but there are games on it to teach children how to code in python

WinchestersInATardis · 16/08/2017 08:00

This isn't out yet but might be my Christmas. It's a card game that teaches coding basics
www.potatopirates.game/

pepperminttaste · 16/08/2017 08:01

No idea how to do links (sorry!) but we've got this: www.amazon.co.uk/d/c4n/Learning-Resources-Code-GoTM-Robot-Mouse-Activity/B01A5YMCH4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502866722&sr=8-2&keywords=Robot+mouse&tag=mumsnetforum-21

It's been a real hit with my 6 year old. Raspberry Pi is great too.

MistyMeena · 16/08/2017 08:17

If you have an iPad try Osmo, mine love it!

www.playosmo.com/en-gb/coding/

Cagliostro · 16/08/2017 08:22

Don't know about toys but my DS loves the board game Robot Turtles

NachoAddict · 16/08/2017 08:29

The microbit would be a good starting point for coding and can be linked to a Raspberry Pi, it's only about £13

www.maplin.co.uk/p/bbc-microbit-a40wb?cmpid=ppc:pim_products:pla:google&gclid=CjwKCAjw2s_MBRA5EiwAmWIac3A6BXMvQanESHMpiCPBXTaHq9GtNuDvFeQh1lW-ahTLhgxMk0myZhoCMdMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

MsJolly · 16/08/2017 08:30

We have an ozbot which my DC loved.

NorthumbrianGirl · 16/08/2017 10:01

I've got the coding mouse mentioned above for my 6yo. Not used it yet but it looks good.

She also enjoys the app lightbot if you have a tablet she can access.

GutterStar · 16/08/2017 14:20

The Robot Turtles board game is fab. You can change the difficulty as you play, so it's got longevity.

Nicpem1982 · 16/08/2017 16:20

I have the go and go mouse for my dd for Xmas it looks very good

d270r0 · 17/08/2017 16:44

Lego boost?

Pigleychez · 17/08/2017 21:52

DD1 has this and enjoys the emoji element too

wowwee.com/coji

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