There has been a big push in computer-science education in the last few years. The UK has made it part of its national curriculum, President Obama has pledged $4 billion toward a national ...

Kids thrill to the power of making their toys do their bidding, yet they also delight in toys that surprise them with new responses. These toys for the very youngest technoheads-to-be tempt kids into ...

With the ever-increasing importance of computers in our daily lives, it's no wonder that we're trying to get our kids into computing early. With the right gadgets and games, children as young as three ...

New York — Want even your younger kids to join the tech revolution by learning to code? Maybe you should get them a robot — or at least a video game. That’s the aim of entrepreneurs behind new coding ...

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Playing with toys that teach coding isn't going to guarantee your child will create the next Facebook and amass Zuckerburg-esque fortunes. However, things like the Sphero SPRK+ or Google Bloks could ...

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The best coding toys for kids will encourage little minds to learn and have fun, all at the same time. With products available for everyone from toddlers to teens, coding kits for children are ...

Purdue University's INSPIRE Research Institute for Pre-College Engineering tests toys for how well they develop STEM skills in kids. Purdue University Every holiday season, STEM-themed presents fly ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Coding is the ultimate "easy to learn, hard to master" discipline. Even a simple ...

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