Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who loves learning computer coding languages, there are several meaningful and personal gifts that you can consider for him. Here are a few ideas that might ignite his passion for coding even further:

1. Coding Books: Look for books that focus on teaching coding languages or concepts. You can opt for beginner-friendly books that cover coding fundamentals or choose more advanced ones that tackle specific languages like Python, JavaScript, or C++. These books will provide your son with valuable resources and can serve as references as he continues to learn and explore coding.

2. Online Coding Courses or Subscriptions: Consider gifting him a subscription to an online coding platform or course. These platforms provide comprehensive coding lessons, tutorials, and projects. They often have interactive features that allow learners to practice coding in a hands-on manner. Look for platforms like Codecademy, Udemy, or Coursera that offer a wide range of coding courses suitable for different skill levels.

3. Coding Tools and Gadgets: Explore the various coding tools and gadgets available in the market. For instance, a programmable robot like Lego Mindstorms or a microcontroller like Arduino can be a fantastic gift for him. These tools allow him to bring his coding skills to life by creating his own projects and experimenting with hardware.

4. Coding T-shirts or Merchandise: Get him some coding-themed merchandise like T-shirts, hoodies, or mugs that showcase his love for coding. There are numerous online stores that offer a wide selection of coding-related merchandise with witty slogans or clever designs. It's a fun and quirky way for him to express his passion.

5. Raspberry Pi: Consider gifting your son a Raspberry Pi. It's a credit-card-sized computer that can be used for various coding projects and experiments. With this powerful little device, he can learn and explore coding in a practical and hands-on way by creating his own applications, games, or even building his own servers.

6. Coding Accessories: Help him personalize his coding setup with accessories like a coding-themed laptop sticker, keyboard decals, or a mousepad with coding symbols. These small touches can make his coding area more enjoyable and visually appealing.

7. Hackathons or Coding Events: Research coding hackathons, workshops, or events happening in your area and gift him a ticket to participate. These events allow him to engage with other enthusiastic coders, collaborate on projects, and learn new coding skills. It's a great opportunity for networking and gaining practical experience.

Remember to gauge your son's interests and skill level when choosing a gift. By selecting something that aligns with his specific coding interests, you're not only acknowledging his passion but also encouraging him to continue pursuing his love for computer coding languages.

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.”