Top 3 Tech Toys To Buy For Your Future Coders

JewelbotFor ages: 5 and aboveWhere to buy: Shop hereWhat’s special: This STEM-based wearable teaches your kids coding and allows them to send instant messages from one to another using Morse Code! OzobotFor ages: 8 and aboveWhere to buy: Shop hereWhat’s special: The colour-smart fist-sized robot can trudge along paper, desk and floor following your commands and reacts to the colour changes.

Today’s whiz kids need something constantly challenging to match their creativity and logical reasoning. With the influx of STEM-based toys in the market- it is only right that we fo the groundwork right, and get them the toys that not only entertain them but also teach them something concrete in a fun way.

This video from Mashable tells us a pick of the best STEM toys that teach kids to code in a fun way. Take a look at the video and scroll down as we tell you a little more about these toys and why you need to get them for your little whiz kids!

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1. Jewelbot

For ages: 5 and above

Where to buy: Shop here

What’s special: This STEM-based wearable teaches your kids coding and allows them to send instant messages from one to another using Morse Code! It uses the Arduino development environment, whereby the presence of a friend nearby is detected and immediately the Jewelbot lights up and you can send messages to one another. Teaches the kids about the coding basics in a fun gratifying manner.

2. Sphero

For ages: 8 and above

Where to buy: Shop here

What’s special: The app-controlled Robot ball, Sphero is making waves among parents and children. It can follow commands, create a path based on your sketches and the best part- you can also play games using your smartphone as the controller. Serves as a fun toy that teaches your kids to code and program.

3. Ozobot

For ages: 8 and above

Where to buy: Shop here

What’s special: The colour-smart fist-sized robot can trudge along paper, desk and floor following your commands and reacts to the colour changes. Teaches your kids simple coding and hones their logical reasoning and deduction ability. The bot treads along a card maze, halting and following instructions as it passes along. The best part- there are a set of printable brain teasers and challenges for the kids on the Ozobot website that take the coding and gaming experience to a different level. Try it!