{"id":43455,"date":"2021-11-29T16:48:59","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T22:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/?p=43455"},"modified":"2023-02-21T21:13:47","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T03:13:47","slug":"coding-gifts-for-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/coding-gifts-for-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Coding Gift Guide for Teens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Find the perfect gift for your teenager this holiday season or for a special event like a birthday or graduation. Coding gifts for teens can be a fun way to encourage your child\u2019s interest in science, technology, engineering, or math (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/stem-meaning\/\">STEM<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning to code prepares teens for their future in college and career.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your teen is a bonafide techie or just dabbling, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/robotics-for-teens\/\">robotics kits<\/a> and programming games and toys can make for a fun gift. Teens can delve into hardware and software design, engineering, and application development using coding toys and kits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kids can use these toys and kits to get hands-on experience with coding and learn written languages like JavaScript, C++, and Swift. <\/strong>Try any of these coding gifts for teens to surprise and inspire your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Recommended:<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/coding-classes-for-teens\/\">Teens 13+ Coding Classes<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-cw1-wide-post-container-MTGUv wp-block-lazyblock-cw1-wide-post-container\"><div class=\"wide \"><div class=\"lazyblock-inner-blocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-container table-of-contents ab-block-container\"><div class=\"ab-container-inside\"><div class=\"ab-container-content\">\n<p class=\"title\"> <strong>Coding Gifts for Teens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-anki-cozmo-robot\">Anki Cozmo Robot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-bloxels-build-your-own-video-game\">Bloxels Build Your Own Video Game<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-code-master-programming-logic-game\">Code Master Programming Logic Game<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-code-on-the-brink\">Code: On the Brink<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-meccano-erector-m-a-x\">Meccano-Erector M.A.X.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-sphero-sprk-robot\">Sphero SPRK+ Robot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-wonder-workshop-cue\">Wonder Workshop Cue<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-canakit-raspberry-pi-4-4gb-starter-pro-kit\">CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Starter PRO Kit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-thinkfun-hacker-cybersecurity-coding-game\">ThinkFun Hacker Cybersecurity Coding Game<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-imagilabs-creative-accessory-imagicharm\">imagiLabs Creative Accessory: imagiCharm!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-dji-robomaster-s1\">DJI RoboMaster S1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-elegoo-uno-r3-project-smart-robot-car-kit\">ELEGOO UNO R3 Project Smart Robot Car Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cool-coding-gifts-for-teens-nbsp\">Cool Coding Gifts for Teens&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/anki-coding-robot.jpg\" alt=\"anki coding robot\" class=\"wp-image-43469 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/anki-coding-robot.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/anki-coding-robot-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-anki-cozmo-robot\"><strong>Anki Cozmo Robot<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Anki-Cozmo-Collectors-Edition-Robot\/dp\/B0762B4WHV\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Anki+Cozmo+Robot&amp;qid=1635393481&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Anki Cozmo Robot<\/a> may remind teens of WALL-E, the beloved Pixar robot. With Cozmo, teens use the Code Lab to program the robot to perform tasks and complete objectives. As teens interact with the robot, it gets smarter, showcasing new personality traits, skills, and games.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bloxels.jpg\" alt=\"bloxels\" class=\"wp-image-43468 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bloxels.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bloxels-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bloxels-build-your-own-video-game\"><strong>Bloxels Build Your Own Video Game<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mattel\u2019s<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2Dn7pkt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Bloxels<\/a> integrates the physical and digital worlds with \u201cBuild Your Own Video Game.\u201d Teens initially use designs included in the kit to create games and then \u201cdigitize\u201d them with the Bloxels Builder app. Once they\u2019re familiar with Bloxels, they can use the game board, color blocks, and app to build and code their own games.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/code-master.jpg\" alt=\"code master\" class=\"wp-image-43477 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/code-master.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/code-master-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-code-master-programming-logic-game\"><strong>Code Master Programming Logic Game<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2FHNqm5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code Master<\/a> is a traditional board game with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/computer-science-classes-for-kids\/\">computer science<\/a> twist. Teens and parents who play the game learn programming logic, as well as develop computational and problem-solving skills. With 10 maps and 60 levels, the gameplay changes frequently, which keeps teens motivated to learn and win.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/thinkfun-code.jpg\" alt=\"thinkfun code\" class=\"wp-image-43470 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/thinkfun-code.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/thinkfun-code-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-code-on-the-brink\"><strong>Code: On the Brink<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2FNpoWH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code: On the Brink<\/a> places teens in the role of programmers. Their objective: Be the first to guide their robot from the starting point to the finish, all while working within certain fixed requirements. The game tests teens\u2019 understanding of programming concepts. It also unleashes problem-solving skills as teens progress through 40 challenges that range in complexity and difficulty.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/max-robot.jpg\" alt=\"max robot\" class=\"wp-image-43471 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/max-robot.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/max-robot-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meccano-erector-m-a-x\"><strong>Meccano-Erector M.A.X.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2FKOW6R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M.A.X.<\/a> combines robotics and a programming platform. 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This app-enabled educational robot features educational games to play or create your own. 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Their proprietary app uses a bluetooth connection and real Python code to get teens coding their very own pixel-art designs. It\u2019s a truly unique and beginner-friendly way to start coding!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dji-robot.jpg\" alt=\"dji robot\" class=\"wp-image-43473 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dji-robot.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dji-robot-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dji-robomaster-s1\"><strong>DJI RoboMaster S1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07SZT99BL?tag=i0914a-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;ascsubtag=06-3635899-05-3776444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">modular robot system from DJI<\/a> is one seriously cool programming platform. The system is designed to challenge young programmers to develop their skills! But since it can be programmed using either Python or Scratch, it\u2019s accessible for beginners as well.&nbsp; The car can either be programmed or driven in a first-person view mode, making this one an amazingly fun experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/elengoo.jpg\" alt=\"elengoo\" class=\"wp-image-43472 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/elengoo.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/elengoo-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-elegoo-uno-r3-project-smart-robot-car-kit\"><strong>ELEGOO UNO R3 Project Smart Robot Car Kit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07KPZ8RSZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ELEGOO Smart Robot Car Kit<\/a> takes a ground-up approach to building a robot car. The kit comes with all the components needed to make a robot, including the Arduino board and sensors needed to get it going. It isn\u2019t recommended for true beginners, though, as a decent grasp on electronics and programming is needed to get it working.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Recommended:<\/em><strong><em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/top-coding-toys-for-kids\/\">Coding Toys for Kids<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-give-the-gift-of-coding-to-kids-and-teens\"><strong>Give the gift of coding to kids and teens!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a 93% student success rate, a CodeWizardsHQ class is a gift with the potential to jumpstart any coding journey. Live, instructor-led <a href=\"\/\">coding classes for kids<\/a> give unparalleled flexibility to the learning process, helping students move at their own pace. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/coding-classes-high-school-students\/\">high school coding program<\/a> has 3 different levels available, and program graduates can even apply for a real-world <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/internship\/\">coding internship<\/a>, which is a great addition to their portfolios and for college application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from just being a lot of fun, knowing how to code is a skill that can be useful in a wide variety of careers. That means that buying gifts that help teens dip their feet into the coding world does a lot more than entertain them. It helps to prepare them for the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that seems like a pretty good gift, to me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find the perfect gift for your teenager this holiday season or for a special event like a birthday or graduation. 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