Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who has a passion for coding and building websites, there are several meaningful and practical gift ideas that can enhance his skills and provide him with inspiration. Here are four gift ideas that he is sure to love:

1. Code Learning Resources: Consider purchasing your son a subscription to an online coding platform such as Codecademy or Udemy. These platforms offer a wide range of coding courses and tutorials that can help him expand his knowledge and master new programming languages. He can learn at his own pace and choose courses that align with his interests, whether it's web development, app development, or game design.

2. Coding Books: Books can be a great learning tool and source of inspiration for aspiring programmers. Look for books that focus on coding languages relevant to web development, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python. Some popular titles include "Eloquent JavaScript" by Marijn Haverbeke, "HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites" by Jon Duckett, and "JavaScript: The Good Parts" by Douglas Crockford. These books can provide your son with in-depth knowledge and practical examples to help him excel in his coding journey.

3. Raspberry Pi Kit: Introduce your son to the wonderful world of physical computing and tinkering with a Raspberry Pi kit. Raspberry Pi is a small, affordable computer that can be used for various projects, including building websites, creating gaming consoles, or even building robots. By gifting him a beginner's kit, he can explore different projects, learn more about hardware and software integration, and apply his coding skills to real-world applications.

4. Web Development Tools and Software: Enhance your son's web development experience by providing him with powerful tools and software. Consider purchasing a subscription to web development software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, which includes popular applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver. These tools can help him design and develop visually appealing websites. Additionally, a coding text editor like Sublime Text or Visual Studio Code can greatly improve his coding workflow and productivity.

Remember to encourage your son's coding endeavors by showing interest in his projects, asking about his progress, and providing support. These practical and thoughtful gifts will not only expand his coding skills but also show him that you value and support his passion for learning and building websites.

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.”