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As the holiday shopping season is quickly approaching, I am on the search for toys that are fun AND educational. Let’s Start Coding is a line of toys that fulfills both categories.
I recently received the Let’s Start Coding Code Rocket to review, so I had my son test it out. The kit is about the size of a deck of cards, and includes the following:
- Code Rocket Board with 8 programmable onboard LED lights, a speaker, and 2 buttons.
- Retractable USB cable that plugs into standard USB 2.0 or 3.0 ports.
- Reference cards for code concepts including: loops, functions, ‘if’ statements.
- Tough carrying case to contain all the components listed above.
This kit is recommended for ages 8-12. My 11 year old son was able to plug the rocket into our laptop via USB and follow the directions to start coding by himself within minutes.
The Code Rocket lets you start with the basics of C++ through simple lessons. There are a variety of lessons offered, including:
- Fade the Rocket Booster LEDs
- Deep Space Headlights
- Laser Blasters with Sound Effects
- Morse Code Light Messages
- Countdown to Liftoff Sequence
- Morse Code Sound Messages
- Hack the Code Rocket
The Code Rocket offers a valuable hands-on learning experience for kids. It would make a great gift to inspire tech-minded children.
Some of the other Let’s Start Coding toys include:
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25 Comments
The Code Car kit interests me the most. It says its for absolute beginners. It allows you to honk the horn, blare a siren, and flash the lights. It seems like it would be easy and fun to learn.
I went to their site and I would love to have the Ultimate Kit first that looks so amazing.
I think the code car would really be fun, I’m sure my grandson would love it!
I am interested in the CODE CAR.
the code car
The code Rocket caught my eye.
I wonder if I could do this?!
I “think” I put the wrong Instagram name in the post. Just in case, my user id is Granmama15. Thank you for the opportunity!!
I love the idea of the CODE SPEAKER (COMPLETE KIT!)
We like the car or rocket!
I like the Code Car!
I like the Code Car it would be great for my nephews .
Code Speaker
This would be perfect for my 12 y.o. I got him an ardiuno and it was too advanced for him.
Love the Code Car
Either the code car or the code rocket. They would be a hit.
The Base Kit. My daughter and husband LOVE doing science kits together.
I would like the CODE CAR first.
The Code Car and Code Rocket look like fun!
I like the code car.
I think the Code Piano is neat. So is the Code Rocket!
Our youngest son would love this!
code car-wow
Code Rocket and code car
The ULTIMATE KIT 2
I think my son would love the code speaker.
This would be cool for me to learn with my son ! I think it would be a great family project! Its just me and him so it would be 🙂