Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who has a passion for learning coding languages, there are plenty of thoughtful and exciting gift options to consider. Here are a few ideas that will help nurture his coding skills and inspire his love for technology:

1. Coding Courses or Workshops: Look for local coding boot camps or online platforms that offer courses tailored to his interests and skill level. This will provide him with structured learning and the opportunity to enhance his programming knowledge.

2. Coding Books: Consider getting him a selection of coding books that cater to his learning style and level of expertise. There are many comprehensive and beginner-friendly coding books available on various programming languages and concepts.

3. Coding Subscription Boxes: Subscription boxes like Bitsbox or codeSpark Academy can make learning to code fun and engaging. These boxes usually come with coding projects, puzzles, and activities, making it a great way for him to expand his skills while having a blast.

4. Coding Gadgets and Tools: There are several gadgets and tech tools specifically designed to help young coders enhance their programming abilities. Consider gifting him a programmable robot like LEGO Mindstorms or Sphero, or an Arduino or Raspberry Pi starter kit, where he can experiment and create his own coding projects.

5. Coding Games and Apps: There are numerous coding games and apps available that make learning to code feel like play. Some popular options include CodeCombat, Scratch, and Swift Playgrounds. These interactive platforms provide a fun environment for him to practice coding skills and solve puzzles.

6. Online Coding Platform Subscriptions: Consider gifting him a subscription to an online coding platform like Codecademy or Udemy. These platforms offer a wide variety of coding courses and tutorials, enabling him to learn at his own pace and explore different coding languages and technologies.

7. Coding Merchandise: Show your support for his coding passion by gifting him coding-themed merchandise like t-shirts, hoodies, posters, or accessories with coding jokes and slogans. This can be a fun and lighthearted way for him to express his love for coding.

8. Personalized Coding Equipment: If he already has his own coding setup, consider getting him personalized coding equipment. Customized mousepads, keyboard covers, or laptop stickers can add a personal touch to his coding space while showcasing his interests.

Remember, while these gift ideas are centered around his love for coding, it's also important to consider his other hobbies and interests. By incorporating those elements into the gift, you can provide him with a meaningful and well-rounded present that truly reflects his personality.

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.”