Five Star Gift Ideas

If your son is passionate about learning to code and programming, there are plenty of meaningful and personal gift ideas that can enhance his skills and fuel his passion. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Online Coding Course Subscription: An online coding course subscription can be an excellent gift that allows your son to expand his knowledge and learn at his own pace. Platforms like Udemy and Coursera offer a wide range of courses for beginners to advanced levels in various programming languages.

2. Raspberry Pi Starter Kit: A Raspberry Pi starter kit is a fantastic gift for aspiring programmers. It comes with a small, affordable computer that he can use to experiment and build various projects. This hands-on experience will help him understand the practical aspects of coding.

3. Programming Books: Consider gifting your son some programming books that cater to his skill level and interests. You can choose titles like "Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes, "JavaScript: The Good Parts" by Douglas Crockford, or "Eloquent JavaScript" by Marijn Haverbeke. These books can provide valuable insights and serve as reference guides throughout his coding journey.

4. Coding Board Game: Engage your son with a coding board game that not only offers entertainment but also strengthens his coding skills. Games like "Code Master" or "Robot Turtles" provide fun and interactive ways to learn programming concepts while stimulating logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

5. Coding Gadgets: Consider gifting him gadgets that encourage coding, such as a programmable robot kit, or an Arduino starter kit. These hands-on gadgets will allow him to build and program his own projects, fostering creativity and innovation.

6. Coding-related Merchandise: Show your support for your son's coding journey by gifting him coding-themed merchandise, like a t-shirt with a favorite programming joke or a mug with a coding pun. It's a fun and lighthearted gift that reflects his passion.

7. Coding Challenges and Puzzles: Challenge your son's coding skills with puzzles and challenges specifically designed for programmers. Books like "Cracking the Coding Interview" by Gayle Laakmann McDowell or websites like LeetCode can provide him with real-world coding problems to practice and enhance his problem-solving abilities.

8. Coding Software or IDEs: Invest in a professional coding software or Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that can enhance his coding experience. Depending on his programming language of choice, options like Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, or Eclipse offer robust features and tools to streamline coding workflows.

9. Coding Conferences or Workshops: Consider gifting your son a ticket to a coding conference or workshop, where he can network with fellow programmers, attend informative sessions, and gain exposure to industry trends. It's an opportunity for him to learn from experts and further ignite his passion for coding.

Remember, the best gift is one that aligns with your son's interests and helps him grow in his chosen field. Choose a gift that nurtures his love for coding and encourages his ongoing learning and development.

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.”