Originally launched in 2013 by brothers Hadi and Ali Partovi, the Hour of Code was designed as a way to get students interested in computer science by providing a basic introduction to coding during Computer Science Education Week. Here are the products that are perfect for the Hour of Code featuring ThinkFun games and more… More
Even if you’re a tech geek — or perhaps, especially if you’re a tech geek — you may have reservations about introducing your kids to the wonderful world of screens. I recently spoke with a dear friend and tech colleague who has a budding engineer on her hands, but isn’t yet ready to give him a whole lot of screen access. That’s why I put together some of our favorite geeky, tech-flavored kid amusements… More
Many parents want their children to learn to code. . . More
Code Master is a great hands-on way to give kids a deeper understanding of key programming concepts such as sequences, conditions and loops. Parents will appreciate… More
Before your child turns to the computer, this fun coding board game presents coding in a fun hands-on way. Inspired by the computer programming language, Logo, Robot Turtles provides a foundation … More
The beauty of Robot Turtles is that it subtly reminds you that, at their basis, computers are actually very simple machines, … More
This weekend I’ll likely observe Father’s Day in much the same way I pass other rainy Sundays: she and I will play Robot Turtles. This coding board game didn’t exist when I was a kid… More
Move over, Furby — there are a whole new slew of toys on the market for tech-savvy tots. Beyond robotic pets and flying, buzzing or remote-contr… More
The trend to teach coding to kids is exploding. With inevitable tech-filled futures ahead of this iGeneration, parents are hopping onto the progr… More
Thanks in part to STEM education initiatives and the tech boom, coding in the classroom has become more ubiquitous. Computer programming tasks st… More