Five Star Gift Ideas

If your son enjoys learning to code and build websites, there are plenty of meaningful and personal gift options you can consider. Here are a few ideas:

1. Coding Classes or Online Courses: Consider enrolling your son in coding classes or online courses related to web development. This will not only help him enhance his skills but also provide him with new opportunities to explore coding concepts.

2. Coding Books: There are numerous books available that cater to aspiring web developers. You can gift him books that cover various coding languages, web design principles, or even books that showcase inspiring websites and their design process.

3. Coding Challenge Platforms or Apps: There are several coding challenge platforms and apps like Codecademy, HackerRank, or LeetCode. These platforms offer a wide range of coding exercises and challenges to help developers practice and sharpen their skills. Gifting a subscription to such platforms can be an excellent way for him to further enhance his coding abilities.

4. Development Tools and Software: Invest in development tools or software that are essential for web development. Consider purchasing licenses for popular web development software like Adobe Creative Cloud, which includes tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver. Alternatively, you can explore free and open-source software such as GitHub, Sublime Text, or Visual Studio Code.

5. Coding Gadgets: There are several gadgets and accessories that can make your son's coding journey more enjoyable. A comfortable and ergonomic keyboard, a mouse with programmable buttons, or a high-resolution monitor can greatly enhance his coding experience.

6. Raspberry Pi or Arduino Kits: Raspberry Pi and Arduino are popular platforms for learning and experimenting with electronics and coding. These kits allow users to build various projects, from simple gadgets to fully functional devices. Gifting your son a Raspberry Pi or Arduino kit will give him hands-on experience with coding and hardware integration.

7. Coding-themed Apparel: Surprise your son with coding-themed apparel like t-shirts, hoodies, or accessories that showcase his love for coding. There are plenty of online stores where you can find creative and geeky designs that he'll love.

8. Personalized Coding Gear: Consider gifting personalized items like a custom-made laptop sleeve, a mug with his favorite coding quote, or even a poster featuring lines of code from his favorite programming language. These customized gifts will not only align with his coding interests but also highlight his individuality.

Remember, the most meaningful gifts are the ones that show you understand and support your son's passions. Consider his specific interests within coding and choose a gift that will complement his learning and growth as a web developer.

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.”