The document discusses the importance of teaching coding skills to children, emphasizing that coding toys can enhance logical thinking and problem-solving abilities. It highlights several coding toys designed for young kids, such as Beebot, Code-a-Pillar, and Cubetto, each with specific age recommendations and educational features. These coding toys promote hands-on learning and introduce children to fundamental programming concepts through interactive play.

1. Coding For Kids

2. You’ve definitely heard about all the effort it takes to teach anything
related to computer science or coding skills to kids, doesn’t matter if
they’re toddlers or teens.
Learning to code instils logical thinking skills in children, an interest
in the digital world, and the capacity to solve difficult problems by
breaking them down into smaller portions.

4. That being said, what are coding toys and how can a STEM coding
toy, or a coding kit for kids be a real asset?
A coding toy is an engaging plaything whose primary objective is to
educate children how to code, or at the very least, the fundamentals
of algorithmic thinking and computational processes. What’s great
about coding toys for kids is that they will learn all they need to
know while doing things with their hands; and hands-on learning is
widely recognised as an educational tool that works exceptionally
well.

5. For children aged 3- 7 years:
BeeBot
BeeBot is a huge, friendly robot bee that teaches coding
fundamentals such as sequencing and problem solving. Using left
and right buttons, children can create programs to make the bee
manoeuvre around the room and avoid obstacles

6. Code-A-Pillar
Code-A-Pillar allows kids to create sounds and movement by
rearranging segments of the caterpillar. The Code-A-Pillar is
intended for kids aged 3 to 6 years and is meant to encourage
exploration and problem solving.

7. Cubetto
Cubetto is intended to teach the LOGO language through the use of
bricks that control a miniature wooden square robot. Cubetto comes
with a world map and a storybook to teach kids the coding concepts
they’ll need to assist the robot in finding his way home.