Editor’s pick
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit PRO (8GB, 128GB)
A full Raspberry Pi 5 computer, ready to boot out of the box
Typical price $100+ View on Amazon
Arduino Starter Kit (K000007)
The official way to learn Arduino, one breadboard project at a time.
Best for kids who want to wire circuits and write real code.
$77Arduino list price
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At a glance
- Age guidance
- Ages 13+
- Price
- $77 list price
- Screen needed
- Windows/Mac/Linux computer
- Batteries
- Check listing
- Adult help
- Varies
- Play style
- Solo
- What it is
- Arduino UNO, breadboard parts, servo, DC motor, LCD, projects book
- Great for
- Holiday, Birthday
Arduino's own starter kit pairs a genuine UNO board with a box of parts and a printed projects book. Teens wire circuits on a breadboard and write code that reads sensors and drives LEDs, a servo, a DC motor and an LCD screen.
Why we picked it
- 01Genuine Arduino UNO, not a clone, plus the official projects book
- 02Includes motion parts like a servo and a DC motor, not just LEDs
- 03Everything goes on a breadboard, so parts come back out and get reused
What they’ll learn
Always follow the manufacturer’s age and safety guidance. Small parts may be a choking hazard for children under 3.
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