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The Best Coding Robots for Kids, by Age
From button-pressing floor robots for preschoolers to Python-programmable rovers for teens. How coding robots differ, and which one fits.
Read the guideFrom Snap Circuits to Arduino: A Path Into Electronics
The order we'd introduce electronics in, from first snap-together circuits to soldering and microcontrollers, with the right kit for each step.
Read the guideHow to Choose a STEM Kit by Age
What kids can actually do at each age, what to look for in a kit, and the mistakes that send good gifts to the back of the closet.
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