Kids are constantly glued to their devices: texting friends, playing games, watching (or creating) videos, and sharing selfies. But most children—whether or not they know it yet—are thrilled to have a more hands-on, under-the-hood experience with digital technology.
Parents who want to encourage and inspire their kids to stretch their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) muscles probably already know this, but there are plenty of toys and kits claiming to provide just that. Here’s a roundup of products that give kids a real, creative experience of electronics, robotics, and coding and to build interest and confidence in the most neophyte techies.
