Learn Coding With Let’s Start Coding + Giveaway

Disclosure: I received samples in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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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)
I really like this carrying case. There are a lot of little parts, and the case is a good way to keep them all together.

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:

Giveaway Time!

One of my readers will have the chance to win a Let’s Start Coding Code Car kit!

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44 Comments

  1. 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

  2. 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!

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