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Coding is a valuable skill in today’s job marketplace. Just like a foreign language, coding takes time to learn. I am also convinced that, like other languages, the younger you learn, the easier coding is to pick up. That is why I am excited to learn about companies such as Let’s Start Coding, which makes products that teach coding in a way that is geared towards kids.
Let’s Start Coding sent me their Base Kit 2 and Code Car to test out. My son could not wait to open them!
Let’s Start Coding Base Kit 2
The Base Kit 2 is recommended for ages 8-12 and includes:
- Maker Board 2.0 microcontroller (programmable computer chip)
- Speaker
- 4 Buttons
- 2 RGB (red-green-blue) LED lights
- 1 Red, 1 Blue, and 1 Green LED light
- USB Cable
- Component and code reference cards
- USB cable
- Carrying case
This kit includes 50 step-by-step projects with over 1,000 lines of example code and over 3.5 hours of video content. Kids will learn:
- Analog vs. digital logic
- How fast computers can process logic and sensor readings
- How computers are programmed to “make decisions”
- Building basic electrical circuits (ground vs. power)
This is a great introductory kit that introduces kids to a lot of different coding concepts. My 10 year old son was able to go online, download the app, and try out some of the projects by himself.
Let’s Start Coding Code Car
My son also had a lot of fun experimenting with the Let’s Start Coding Code Car.
The Code Car is also recommended for ages 8-12 and includes 14 free and self-guided projects that help kids build projects like:
- Brake Pedal ‘if’ statement
- Honk the Horn
- Fade the siren
- Blink the hazard lights
The Code Car kit teaches core coding concepts, including:
- Variables
- Loops
- Functions
- Statements
- Operators
- Syntax
- Troubleshooting and ‘bug hunting’
n was able to also follow the directions by himself for the Code Car. He liked all of the flashing lights and beeping noises he was able to code for the two-dimensional car. It would make a fun gift for the kid in your life who is interested in technology and/or STEAM.
Let’s Start Coding products can be purchased on their website or through Amazon:
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44 Comments
Cameron would definitely like the Code Rocket! Thanks for the super giveaway opportunity!
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The Code Rocket looks interesting.
The Code Piano looks super cool and fun
I would choose the Ultimate Kit 2 for my nephew.
I wold like the CODE PIANO. The girls play piano also.
Code piano
I think the coding rocket is way way cool! I think my son would love it!!
The base kit looks good. So many projects to do!
I would like to get my oldest granddaughter the ultimate kit.
Ultamite kit, looks very cool!!!
I love the code car!
The code rocket looks good.
the code car kit!
The code rocket. We love coding!
I love the code speaker -how cool is that?
-Lauren
My nephews would love the ultimate kit 2 for sure!
The base kit would be best for me since I’m a beginner.
I like the Rocket coding kit.
The Ultimate Kit 2.
The Code Rocket looks awesome!
The Code Rocket kit looked cool but it’s sold out.
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I think the Ultimate Kit 2 looks very interesting.
The Code Rocket looks like fun!
The Code Rocket looks like fun.
I love the code rocket, pretty awesome!!
@tisonlyme143
i like the rocket personally, it would be for my son! we have 6 kids so we’re trying to pick great gifts that educate
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The code rocket is my favorite and I must be one with the crowd as it is sold out.
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I think the code rocket looks like it would be very interesting and fun
I think the grandkids would love the code rocket.
Code car looks like a very cool way to engage and learn.
The piano one looks really neat. Thanks for the giveaway!
My son would like the Code Piano 🎹
I like the Code Piano kit.
I think my son would love the Code Rocket!
The Coding Piano looks fun.
The Ultimate Kit looks like the best bet to me. There must be many cool things you can make with such a complete kit! This all looks like so much fun!
The code rocket looks cool.
the code rocket
I like the ULTIMATE KIT VERSION 1
I think the code rocket looks cool!