Coding toys for younger children

[Haenow]

Please could I have recommendations for coding toys for a 4 year old boy?
He’s exceptionally bright and advanced for his age (not a stealth boast, he’s my godson) so it can be for slightly older children.
I know about the coding caterpillar but he has that. Are the coding critters toys any good?

Looking to spend up to £50-60 and very appreciative of any help, please and thank you. :)

We have the coding critters dog, its a very cute toy and works well. Might be a bit basic if he is super bright but it is fun

Following with interest as I'm looking for some coding toys for the same age!

Code and Go Mouse

I would spend money on something like chess instead. Or music lessons.

This site has some interesting STEM toys. I think the electro dough kits look like great fun .

Sphero mini?

My brother has got this for my 4 year old.. haven't got it yet so can't say how good it is but looks pretty cool. The older model has lots more reviews on Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083T5G5ZK/?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

My brother has got this for my 4 year old.. haven't got it yet so can't say how good it is but looks pretty cool. The older model has lots more reviews on Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083T5G5ZK/?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

We had the learning resources coding mouse which was good for that age range.

@LilyMyOneAndOnly

My brother has got this for my 4 year old.. haven't got it yet so can't say how good it is but looks pretty cool. The older model has lots more reviews on Amazon ]]

This looks great! Thank you.

Thank you for the suggestions. :) much appreciated.

If they use a tablet you could also buy the instruction book for Scratch Jr, which is a pretty well-regarded free coding/animation app aimed at 5-7yr olds (after that comes standard Scratch).

I remembered something else - it isnt a toy, but there's a really good coding app called lightbot that my dc absolutely loved at that age.

Robot turtles board game is good

I can't remember exactly what it's all, but the BBC created a fabulous little USB coding game. We use it in schools

Ahhh it's called a micro bit. Costs less than £20

Really appreciate the suggestions, very helpful. Thank you. :)

My DS likes Botley the coding robot at that age - slightly more expensive but of term has offers. He still plays with him now sometimes at 5 nearly 6.