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

I've got this coding mouse for 6yo dd1. It looks good, similar to something they have at school that she loves.

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

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

Osmo is brilliant

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?

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.

We've also enjoyed the lightbot app.

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

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01M1IVFFB?tag=mumsnetforum-21

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

Thanks, I'll have a look tomorrow.

That coding mouse looks perfect for my DDs thanks :)

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.

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

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?