Ultimate Coding Kit for Kids 8-12+. Coding Game for Tweens with 100+ Free Code & STEM Projects. Girls & Boys Learn STEM Hands-On with C++ Programming. Makes a Great Gift for Techy Teens.

Having read some of the other reviews and tried other coding/STEM kits, I disagree with some of the naysayers here. I have found the components in this kit to be high quality and reliable. More importantly this kit is well thought out. No, it doesn't have 500 components, but most of the time kids don't need/use all those anyway. Every piece in this kit is used in the lessons and thoughtfully added because it serves a purpose. I loved the packaging because it keeps things organized and my kid loved it because it feels special and "official". Everything stays in one place when she's done using it so I'm not hunting down parts all the time :) . Even though I'm not the actual coder I have looked over the lessons and I'm impressed with how things are laid out in a sequence. It's lots of little experiments for her to try. As a mom who has tried lots of these types of things to get/keep my daughter interested in STEM, I recommend.

Worth the hype! Bought for my 10 year old son and he loves it. Be aware that you must have a USB port and google chrome on your computer (my Mac doesn’t). This is by far his favorite birthday present this year. He has spent hours on it. 10/10

My kid, currently 10, has been playing with coding for a couple years now. We had run out of quality products that would allow her to move forward without jumping into complicated text books, and we saw her losing interest with the more "kid" oriented coding stuff that she'd already mastered. This kit, though pricey, is worth the expense. It comes nicely packaged and provides a ton of education. My daughter's said "It's awesome! The only thing missing is that I can't just build code on my own. Oh, and I wish there were more lessons." To me, this has been a product that has helped reinvigorate her love of coding, while providing an appropriate bridge to more complex products. Now I just have to find that next step up.

I am buying this for my grandson for Christmas. I did extensive research and wanted to get him started “the right way” if I can. I believe this kit will offer the most “bang for the buck” because it’s actual coding language, not the visual/block languages that are gaining popularity. At the same time, the coding projects seem like they are something that will hold his attention. You can actually see all of the lessons/projects at the company website if you want to research exactly what you’re buying. I like buying quality things for my grandkids, not throw away toys. I think he will love this present!

Some of the components aren't that high-end, such as the retractable USB cable, which broke the 2nd day. Also, the green LED light is pretty weak compared to the other lights. The idea of thinking I paid so much for cheap components doesn't make me feel excited or good about my purchase. That being said, I can't say I regret my decision either. My kid is really excited about this set and this is helping him to take his coding to the next level. He started with Hour Of Code last year, and while that helped him to get the basic idea of coding, this is actual coding, and the basic layout and the online tools provide strike a good balance of making the user think on their own to solve a puzzle while helping guide them when certain challenges come along. So if your kid wants to learn to code, this is a great way to facilitate that.

I have been an educator for 25 years. I have to say this is one of the best tools for educating programing available. It educates through every learning mode. There are many ways in which the gratification of learning is achieved. Students will benefit from video tutorials, and written explanations. All the aspects of actual program are the experience. This is a first class product that was undoubtably written by educators and programmers cooperatively. My nine year old daughter was elated. Seeing that joy of learning and how proud she was while showing others her coding. Straight quality.

Bought this for my 9 yr old daughter and she absolutely loves it. All the physical electronic parts fit and work well. The coding site is intuitive and easy to get in and start. As a software developer myself, I was able to extend the same programs and show my daughter what and how things are doing that they are doing. Great kit!

I did not receive all of the items. I received the Base Kit 2, but nothing else. I am missing the instruction book. I would NOT recommend this product. It is overly expensive for not receiving all the items in the description. If I receive the missing items, I will update this review.