From Old-School to Cutting-Edge: Gadgets & Gifts for Tech-y Kids

Re-imagine play time, without relying too much on a screen. These toys will help you do it!

By Kipp Jarecke-Cheng November 13, 2014

Your kids fingers swipe faster than you can say, abracadabra. Put the magic back into technology this holiday season for even the most digitally-savvy mini-techie. From nifty gaming systems to robotics to electronic kits, your kids will flip for these gifts. Flip through the gallery to make those tiny smiles 100 watts bigger.

Learn the Basics of Coding

Combining robotics and computer programming, Ozobot helps kids ages six and older learn the basics of coding through a collection of game-based activities and digital apps. Right out of the box, each miniature robot performs a variety of autonomous behaviors, but when the Ozobot is connected to the free mobile app—available for iOS and Android—users can customize behaviors using an easy-to-understand color-based coding language as well as program games, challenges and other activities.

Available at Amazon, $49.95