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Ultimate Coding Kit for Kids 8-12+ | Coding Game for Tweens with 100+ Free Code & STEM Projects | Girls & Boys Learn STEM Hands-On | Great Gift!

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See Why Let's Start Coding Kits are More than Toys


When you get a Let's Start Coding kit, you get so much more than a toy. With 100s of free online projects, kids learn real computer code that unleashes their creativity. Kids create custom programs at their own pace, then upload their code to their electronic kit for an immediate & tangible outcome.

What kind of computer do I need?

Our kits are compatible with most Windows, Mac, and Chromebook laptops & desktops. This includes Windows 7 and up & Mac OSX 10.9 and up. Our kits are not compatible with tablets or smartphones. We do not support Linux computers, but they may work.

Do I need an internet connection?

Yes, our coding software is online. You can use a Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Opera web browser to code.

Do I have to subscribe to the coding projects/software?

No, our projects and resources are free and open for anyone with a kit. There are no logins or passwords for kids to forget - they can just open a web browser and start coding!

Can my kids share this kit?

Yes. When code is uploaded to the kit, it overwrites the last program that was loaded. You can share a kit and upload an infinite number of programs to it. Kids can also work together on the challenges - called pair programming - and most enjoy that.

Do I need to start with another Let's Start Coding kit before I try this one?

No, all of our kits are designed for total beginners. Each kit covers coding basics like loops, variables, and functions. We recommend getting the kit that best fits your child's interests and getting other kits over time as they complete them.

Whatever your child's interest or your budget, we have a coding kit for them!

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Older tween & teen coders Kids who want to start fast Kids with big imaginations Kids who are toy creators! Hands-on learners & tinkerers Musicians with a techy side Musicians with a techy side
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Standard Jumbo Mini Mini Standard Jumbo Mini
Free Project Guides
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Family Review Center Gold TechAdvisor "Best Of" 2021 National Parent Product Award Purdue University Gift Guide Mom's Choice Award Parent's Choice Award Mom's Choice Award
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Family Choice Award Purdue University Gift Guide TechAdvisor "Best Of" 2022 Family Choice Award Purdue University Gift Guide Mom's Choice Award Parents' Choice Award
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MLA Platinum Award Family Choice Award Purdue University Gift Guide Modern Library Platinum Award Purdue University Gift Guide Family Review Center Gold
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Family Review Center Seal TechAdvisor "Best Of" 2022 Tillywig Brain Child Award Family Review Center Gold Purdue University Gift Guide
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Ultimate Kit includes all the electronics kids need to build their own gadgets!

Ultimate Kit contains everything kids need to build their own circuits and code programs!
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Boys and Girls 8-12 can learn to write their own typed code with Let's Start Coding

Hundreds of Sequenced Free Online Projects...

Kids need guidance on their coding journey. Our team of engineers, teachers, and parents have created hundreds of step-by-step projects that teach kids the basics of coding. Girls and boys can follow the lessons at their own pace, building up their skills over time.

Boys and Girls 8-12 can learn to write their own typed code with Let's Start Coding

...Teach Boys & Girls to Create Their Own Programs

Our goal is to get kids writing their own programs. Each of our projects includes example code, walkthrough videos, and challenges that help kids learn to experiment with programming. Let's Start Coding kits are more than a toy, they are a learning toolbox for creative young minds!

Choose the Right Let's Start Coding Kit for Your Tween Coder!

The Let's Start Coding Kit lineup has a kit for every kid and every budget
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Designed from the Ground Up to Give Kids a Successful Coding Experience

All the fun of coding & circuits. None of the headache. Let's Start Coding has combined easy-to-use electronics, online lessons & videos, & example code to bring your tween & teen kids the best way to start learning real code. Parents, you don't have to be an expert to get them started; kids start with our pre-written example code & 'tinker', experimenting with the code & trying out our challenges through our free online software. Let's Start Coding resources have been designed by educators & coders to teach the core concepts in a way that engages kids 8 & up, challenges their minds, & introduces them to core coding concepts while they have fun! Our team has spent hundreds of hours leading workshops, camps, & classes through the beginning of their coding journey, so the method is proven & based on feedback from real beginners. Our breadboard- & wire-free electronic construction makes it a snap to create circuits. Finally, an introduction to real, typed coding that doesn't require textbooks, in-person tutors, or searching for high-quality information online. If you really want your kids to get ahead with your coding skills, the Let's Start Coding kits are the all-in-one product you're looking for.

The Ultimate Kit includes: Maker Board microcontroller (programmable computer chip similar to Arduino, Microbit, or Raspberry Pi), Maker Screen 3.0 LCD screen, Flexible LED strip with 15 pixels that can be programmed to 300 colors, Sound sensor, Light sensor, Temperature sensor, Speaker, Buttons, RGB (red-green-blue) LED lights, Red, Blue, & Green LED lights (single color), USB Cable, Component & code reference instructions, & a Carrying case.

By following over 100 step-by-step projects with over 2,000 lines of example code & over 8 hours of video content, teen girls will learn about Analog vs. digital logic, How fast computers can process logic & sensor readings, How computers are programmed to "make decisions", Building basic electrical circuits (ground vs. power), How computers can interact with real-world sensors, & Displaying 'data' in creative ways using the screen, lights, & sound & they will learn how to modify their programs & write their own creative code with these skills!

Kids get immediate feedback when they build something with their kits. Our component guides & online resources help tweens build real electronic projects. At the same time, kids are introduced to real, typed coding concepts in the C++ coding language, used by major companies & government agencies like NASA. Ignite your kids' passion for STEM & set them up for a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math! Even if your kids don't become full-time computer programmers, they can use their coding skills in video game development, website design, robotics, design, mechanical engineering, or any number of other fields. Computing jobs are expected to grow much faster than other occupations over the coming decade. Getting your child started exploring code now is an investment that can pay off with huge benefits.

Whether you're shopping for a birthday, Christmas, graduation, Hanukkah, or other gift, consider a coding kit as the smart option that will keep both kids & parents happy. Kids can express their creativity through coding & electronics, building household gadgets like an automatic night light, random dance party, DJ booth, light & sound show, "clapper" light, color-changing thermometer, digital name tag, miniature video game, or something as simple as a traffic light simulator. Though not a robotics kit, the engineering & electronics skills that tweens & teens build with a Let's Start Coding kit will cross over to those activities as they learn code logic, styling, syntax, loops, variables, functions, troubleshooting, & command sequencing. While options like Bitsbox offer a subscription for younger kids, the Ultimate Kit contains enough activities that you don't need a monthly box to stay busy! Our 100+ example projects are just the start - typed code enables unlimited experiments & variations that kids can explore at their own pace, making games & gadgets. Coding for kids 12 & up has never been easier - our projects are relevant to kids of that age, but still focused on beginners & on building skills up one at a time. As broad as computer coding is, it can be broken into its component parts & learned sequentially. That structure is crucial in coding for beginners - they need the focus that our coding toys provide. Designed & shipped from the USA, we're dedicated to your success & provide online support, email newsletters that keep kids going, & consistent improvement of our products & lessons online.

Parents & teachers praise our kits because their kids are able to get started on their own, without much adult knowledge or guidance. This is important because kids may lead the way as the first coders in their household. Our online resources including videos & challenges help guide kids in their coding journey. Start yours today!

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    Customers like the educational value and quality of the science fundamentals kit. For example, they mention it's great for kids to learn about coding, perfect for kids who love STEM, and provides a ton of education. That said, opinions are mixed on the content.

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    Customers find the science fundamentals kit great for kids to learn about coding. They say it provides a ton of education, introduces kids to elements of reasoning, processing, and orderly programing, and helps reinvigorate their love of coding while providing an appropriate bridge to more complex products.

    "...To me, this has been a product that has helped reinvigorate her love of coding, while providing an appropriate bridge to more complex products...." Read more

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    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it's amazing, fantastic, and a good coding set.

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    Customers are mixed about the content. Some find the content very step-by-step, hands-on, and intuitive. They also say it's a great introduction to coding and processing. However, other customers find the lessons boring and bland.

    "...All the physical electronic parts fit and work well. The coding site is intuitive and easy to get in and start...." Read more

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    "Simple to set up and use out of the box. My son has had a lot of fun making various interactive projects of his own design...." Read more

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