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Coding toy for a 6yr old

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Penguinbeaver · 16/08/2017 07:50

As the title says I'm thinking dd would like a coding toy for Christmas but haven't a clue where to begin. Any recommendations please? Thanks

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k1yx · 16/08/2017 07:54

Have you considered a raspberry pi? It's a computer, rather than a toy, but there are games on it to teach children how to code in python

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WinchestersInATardis · 16/08/2017 08:00

This isn't out yet but might be my Christmas. It's a card game that teaches coding basics
www.potatopirates.game/

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pepperminttaste · 16/08/2017 08:01

No idea how to do links (sorry!) but we've got this: <a class="break-all" href="//www.amazon.co.uk/d/c4n/Learning-Resources-Code-GoTM-Robot-Mouse-Activity/B01A5YMCH4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502866722&sr=8-2&keywords=Robot%20mouse&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21" rel="nofollow noindex" target="_blank">//www.amazon.co.uk/d/c4n/Learning-Resources-Code-GoTM-Robot-Mouse-Activity/B01A5YMCH4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502866722&sr=8-2&keywords=Robot%20mouse&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

It's been a real hit with my 6 year old. Raspberry Pi is great too.

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MistyMeena · 16/08/2017 08:17

If you have an iPad try Osmo, mine love it!

www.playosmo.com/en-gb/coding/

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Cagliostro · 16/08/2017 08:22

Don't know about toys but my DS loves the board game Robot Turtles

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NachoAddict · 16/08/2017 08:29
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MsJolly · 16/08/2017 08:30

We have an ozbot which my DC loved.

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NorthumbrianGirl · 16/08/2017 10:01

I've got the coding mouse mentioned above for my 6yo. Not used it yet but it looks good.

She also enjoys the app lightbot if you have a tablet she can access.

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GutterStar · 16/08/2017 14:20

The Robot Turtles board game is fab. You can change the difficulty as you play, so it's got longevity.

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Nicpem1982 · 16/08/2017 16:20

I have the go and go mouse for my dd for Xmas it looks very good

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Sosie91 · 17/08/2017 07:46

I teach primary computing.. you are my dream parent! Have you got scratch jr on the iPad? Kodu is brill on the computer/Xbox too..

My recommendations for 6 year olds would be...

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<a class="break-all" href="//www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01LZW0R15/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502952251&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=dot%20and%20dash&dpPl=1&dpID=41xJ7vSdUoL&ref=plSrch&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21" rel="nofollow noindex" target="_blank">//www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01LZW0R15/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502952251&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=dot%20and%20dash&dpPl=1&dpID=41xJ7vSdUoL&ref=plSrch&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

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d270r0 · 17/08/2017 16:44

Lego boost?

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Pigleychez · 17/08/2017 21:52

DD1 has this and enjoys the emoji element too

wowwee.com/coji

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