Five Star Gift Ideas

For your grandson who has a passion for coding and building websites, there are several meaningful and thoughtful birthday gift ideas that can enhance his skills and provide him with the tools he needs to further explore his interests. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Online Coding Course or Subscription: Consider gifting your grandson access to an online coding course or a subscription to a coding learning platform like Codecademy or Udemy. These platforms offer a wide range of courses, from beginner to advanced levels, allowing him to continue learning and expanding his coding skills at his own pace.

2. Coding Books: As a supplement to online learning, gifting coding books that delve into different programming languages and techniques can be highly valuable. Look for books that have practical examples and hands-on exercises to help him deepen his understanding of coding principles.

3. Raspberry Pi: The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card-sized computer that can be used for programming and building projects. It works as a great tool to introduce young learners to physical computing and enables them to experiment with coding in a tangible way. With Raspberry Pi, your grandson can build his own projects, such as home automation systems or robotics, and take his coding skills to the next level.

4. Coding Gadgets: Consider gifting coding gadgets such as a programmable robot, like the LEGO Mindstorms or Makeblock mBot, which combines coding and building, allowing your grandson to create his own unique robots and program them to perform specific tasks.

5. Coding Tools and Software: Enhance his coding experience by giving him valuable coding tools, such as a quality text editor or an integrated development environment (IDE). Popular choices include Sublime Text, Visual Studio Code, or Atom. Additionally, consider purchasing licenses for coding software like Adobe Creative Cloud or popular web development tools like Sketch or Figma to assist him in designing and building visually appealing websites.

6. Hackable Electronics Kit: If your grandson enjoys combining electronics and coding, a hackable electronics kit like Arduino or LittleBits can be a great gift. These kits allow him to build and program his own electronic circuits and devices, providing hands-on experience in the world of physical computing.

7. Coding-themed Clothing or Accessories: Show your support for his coding passion with coding-themed clothing or accessories, like t-shirts with coding jokes or slogans, a fun keyboard-shaped mug, or a computer circuit board tie. These small but meaningful gifts will remind him of your encouragement and support.

Remember, when choosing a gift, consider your grandson's coding skills and experience level. Whether he is a beginner or already more advanced, these gift ideas will help him explore his passion for coding, push his boundaries, and fuel his creativity in the world of web development.

Or you can get him a star map with the date when he was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”