Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who enjoys intermediate-level coding and programming, there are plenty of meaningful and personal gift ideas that can spark his interest and enhance his skills. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Coding Books: Consider gifting him some coding and programming books that explore different languages, techniques, and concepts. Look for titles that align with his specific interests, such as web development, game design, or mobile app development.

2. Online Coding Courses: Enroll him in an online coding course that aligns with his skill level and interests. Platforms like Udemy, Coursera, or Codecademy offer a wide range of programming courses taught by industry experts.

3. Arduino Starter Kit: An Arduino starter kit would be a great gift for your son to experiment with hardware programming. This kit includes an Arduino board, sensors, LEDs, and other components, allowing him to build interactive projects.

4. Raspberry Pi: Consider gifting him a Raspberry Pi, a credit card-sized computer that can be used for various coding projects. This versatile device allows your son to learn about hardware programming, create his own mini-computer, develop IoT projects, and even build robots.

5. Coding Challenges or Puzzle Games: Look for coding challenges or puzzle games specifically designed for programmers, such as "The Coding Game" or "CodeCombat." These interactive platforms provide an enjoyable way for your son to improve his problem-solving skills and enhance his coding abilities.

6. Programmable Robots: Another interesting gift idea is a programmable robot, such as LEGO Mindstorms or Ozobot. These robots can be coded and programmed to perform specific tasks, promoting creativity, logical thinking, and hands-on learning.

7. Coding Subscription Box: Consider subscribing your son to a coding subscription box service. These boxes usually contain coding projects, activities, and educational materials delivered to his doorstep every month, providing ongoing learning and fun.

8. Hackable Gadgets: Gift him a hackable gadget, like a smartwatch or a drone, which he can customize and program to suit his preferences. These gadgets encourage experimentation and offer a practical way to apply coding knowledge.

9. Coding Accessories: Consider getting him coding-themed accessories such as t-shirts, mugs, or posters with clever programming jokes, inspirational quotes, or code snippets. These items allow him to showcase his passion for coding.

10. Gift Cards to Coding Platforms: To give your son the freedom to choose his own learning materials or tools, consider gifting him a gift card to coding platforms like Amazon, iTunes, or Steam, where he can purchase books, software, or development tools.

Remember, the most meaningful gift is the one that aligns with your son's interests and passions. By choosing a gift that encourages his coding journey and provides opportunities for growth and exploration, you show your support for his hobbies and aspirations.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”