Popsugar Parenting Board Games Toys and Games That Teach Kids How to Code 34 Toys, Games, and Building Kits That Will Teach Your Kids the Basics of Coding 25 March 2021 by Alessia Santoro Image Source: amazon.com As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Coding — or the language used to develop websites, apps, and software — is a complex concept, but even the most basic of coding skills are accessible to the youngest of kids through STEM toys with a focus on programming. Whether it's a robot toy that kids have to build themselves or a board game that puts emphasis on sequencing and other coding basics, there are so many toys, games, and building kits that can help get your little interested in learning code. Keep scrolling to see and shop some of our favourites! Related: The 63 New 2021 Lego Sets We Know About So Far — but Trust, More Are Coming! 1 Osmo Coding Starter Kit Image Source: amazon.com With the Osmo Coding Starter Kit ($70, originally $100), kids use physical blocks and coding commands on an iPad to control a character's adventure. Osmo Coding Starter Kit $70 from amazon.com Buy Now 2 Wonder Workshop Dash Coding Robot Image Source: amazon.com Using the Wonder Workshop Dash Coding Robot ($150), kids can learn how to code through giving Dash both voice commands and action sequences developed in one of five free compatible apps. Wonder Workshop Dash Coding Robot $150 from amazon.com Buy Now 3 Learning Resources Coding Critters Rumble & Bumble Image Source: amazon.com Kids ages 4 and up can learn basic coding with Learning Resources' Coding Critters Rumble & Bumble ($19). Learning Resources' Coding Critters Rumble & Bumble $19 from amazon.com Buy Now 4 UBTECH Mythical Series: Unicornbot Image Source: amazon.com The UBTECH Mythical Series: Unicornbot ($77) is a buildable, codable robot that works through an app available for Apple and Android smart devices. UBTECH Mythical Series: Unicornbot $77 from amazon.com Buy Now 5 Matatalab Pro Set Robot Image Source: amazon.com Kids ages 4 and up can use the Matatalab Pro Set Robot ($248) to complete coding tasks related to sequencing, conditionals, debugging, and more. Matatalab Pro Set Robot $248 from amazon.com Buy Now 6 Avengers Hero Inventor Kit Image Source: amazon.com Marvel fans will love building their own interactive gauntlet with the Avengers Hero Inventor Kit ($70). Avengers Hero Inventor Kit $70 from amazon.com Buy Now 7 Kano Disney Frozen 2 Coding Kit Image Source: amazon.com Kids ages 6 and up can learn to code alongside their favourite Frozen characters thanks to the Kano Disney Frozen 2 Coding Kit ($21, originally $80). Kano Disney Frozen 2 Coding Kit $21 from amazon.com Buy Now 8 Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-pillar Twist Image Source: amazon.com Preschoolers can learn to code, too! The Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-pillar Twist ($35) teaches kids ages 3 to 6 the basics of coding in a digestible way. Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-pillar Twist $35 from amazon.com Buy Now 9 ThinkFun Robot Turtles STEM Toy and Coding Board Game Image Source: amazon.com The ThinkFun Robot Turtles STEM Toy and Coding Board Game ($24) helps kids ages 4 and up learn the basics of programming through game play. ThinkFun Robot Turtles STEM Toy and Coding Board Game $24 from amazon.com Buy Now 10 Sphero SPRK+ Image Source: amazon.com Sphero SPRK+ ($96) is a programmable robot ball that introduces kids to coding with a ton of fun features. Sphero SPRK+ $96 from amazon.com Buy Now 11 Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse Activity Set Image Source: amazon.com The Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse Activity Set ($49) comes with everything your kids ages 4 and up need to learn basic coding and problem-solving skills. Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse Activity Set $49 from amazon.com Buy Now 12 Snap Circuits Elenco Explore Coding Image Source: amazon.com Snap Circuits Elenco Explore Coding ($91) introduces kids to coding through snap circuits that have lights, sounds, and a motor that can be programmed. Snap Circuits Elenco Explore Coding $91 from amazon.com Buy Now 13 Educational Insights Artie 3000 The Coding Robot Image Source: amazon.com Educational Insights's Artie 3000 The Coding Robot ($50) connects coding skills to art. Educational Insights's Artie 3000 The Coding Robot $50 from amazon.com Buy Now 14 Bitsbox Coding Subscription Box Image Source: amazon.com Each Bitsbox Coding Subscription Box ($30 per box) comes with computer programming projects that teach kids ages 6 and up to make video games, greeting cards, simulations and more. Bitsbox Coding Subscription Box $30 from amazon.com Buy Now 15 ThinkFun Hacker Cybersecurity Coding Game Image Source: amazon.com Kids ages 10 and up can hone their coding and logic skills with ThinkFun's Hacker Cybersecurity Coding Game ($29). ThinkFun's Hacker Cybersecurity Coding Game $29 from amazon.com Buy Now 16 Lego Boost Creative Toolbox Image Source: amazon.com This 847-piece Lego Boost Creative Toolbox ($144) allows your kids to build, code, and play with a five-in-one robot friend. Lego Boost Creative Toolbox $144 from amazon.com Buy Now 17 ThinkFun Code Master Programming Logic Game Image Source: amazon.com ThinkFun Code Master ($19) is a single-player programming logic game for kids ages 8 and up. ThinkFun Code Master $19 from amazon.com Buy Now 18 Kano Star Wars The Force Coding Kit Image Source: amazon.com The Kano Star Wars The Force Coding Kit ($34) allows kids to apply coding to Star Wars themes, like piloting an X-Wing. Kano Star Wars The Force Coding Kit $34 from amazon.com Buy Now 19 BBC Doctor Who Coding Kit Image Source: amazon.com The BBC Doctor Who Coding Kit ($75) comes with more than 40 lessons and limitless themed activities. BBC Doctor Who Coding Kit $75 from amazon.com Buy Now 20 Learning Resources Coding Critters Ranger & Zip Image Source: amazon.com The Learning Resources Coding Critters Ranger & Zip ($21) activity kit comes with a storybook that leads coding adventures. Learning Resources Coding Critters Ranger & Zip $21 from amazon.com Buy Now 21 Playz My First Coding & Computer Science Kit Image Source: amazon.com Kids ages 6 and up can learn about computer science with the Playz My First Coding & Computer Science Kit ($35). Playz My First Coding & Computer Science Kit $35 from amazon.com Buy Now 22 Learning Resources Coding Critters Bopper Image Source: amazon.com This Learning Resources Coding Critters Bopper ($27) helps kids ages 4 and up learn coding with cute bunny friends. Learning Resources Coding Critters Bopper $27 from amazon.com Buy Now 23 WOOLIKE Robot Kit Image Source: amazon.com The WOOLIKE Robot Kit ($90) is a 100+-in-one robot building kit that comes with more than blocks, a master control unit with a sensor, and a motor that kids can build and rebuild into different combinations. WOOLIKE Robot Kit $90 from amazon.com Buy Now 24 Apitor SuperBot Image Source: amazon.com The Apitor SuperBot ($70) is an 18-in-one robot building kit for kids ages 8 and up. Apitor SuperBot $70 from amazon.com Buy Now 25 Kano Motion Sensor Kit Image Source: amazon.com The Kano Motion Sensor Kit ($12) teaches kids to code through movement. Kano Motion Sensor Kit $12 from amazon.com Buy Now 26 J-1 Smart Train Starter Set Image Source: amazon.com Kids ages 3 and up can learn to code with the J-1 Smart Train Starter Set ($100) both off screens and with an app. J-1 Smart Train Starter Set $100 from amazon.com Buy Now 27 BOTZEES AR Coding Robot Image Source: amazon.com The BOTZEES AR Coding Robot ($100) allows kids to create, program, and play through a six-in-one robot. BOTZEES AR Coding Robot $100 from amazon.com Buy Now 28 Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot Activity Set Image Source: amazon.com The Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot Activity Set ($46, originally $80) teaches kids to code through screen-free play. Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot Activity Set $46 from amazon.com Buy Now 29 Think Fun Robot Repair Coding Board Game Image Source: amazon.com Kids ages 8 and up can learn core coding concepts through hands-on play thanks to Think Fun's Robot Repair Coding Board Game ($20) Think Fun's Robot Repair Coding Board Game $20 from amazon.com Buy Now 30 Learning Resources Coding Critters Scamper & Sneaker Image Source: amazon.com Take coding off screens with Learning Resources' Coding Critters Scamper & Sneaker ($25). Learning Resources' Coding Critters Scamper & Sneaker $25 from amazon.com Buy Now 31 CoderBunnyz Image Source: walmart.com CoderBunnyz ($30) is a game the whole family will enjoy playing together — learn sequencing, code writing, and more right alongside your kids. CoderBunnyz $30 from walmart.com Buy Now 32 Thames & Kosmos Code Gamer Image Source: amazon.com For young gamers, the Thames & Kosmos Code Gamer ($100) teaches coding through video game play. Thames & Kosmos Code Gamer $100 from amazon.com Buy Now 33 Elenco Teach Tech Mech-5 Programmable Mechanical Robot Coding Kit Image Source: amazon.com The Elenco Teach Tech Mech-5 Programmable Mechanical Robot Coding Kit ($35) teaches kids 10 and up basic coding and mechanical engineering skills. Elenco Teach Tech Mech-5 Programmable Mechanical Robot Coding Kit $35 from amazon.com Buy Now 34 Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot 2.0 Activity Set Image Source: amazon.com Kids ages 5 and up can learn to code as soon as they unpack Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot 2.0 Activity Set ($61) from its box. Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot 2.0 Activity Set $61 from amazon.com Buy Now Board GamesCodingKid Apps And GamesStemGamesToysKid Shopping