10 amazing toys that can teach your kids how to code

If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY's newsroom and any business incentives. Shopping can be tough when it comes to the kids in your life; sometimes it seems like all they need is a mobile device to play on, and they're all set. If they're already on a phone or tablet, though, why not buy them a toy that uses that screen time to good effect? One trend in toys today is to set children up on the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) path early with toys or games that encourage kids to learn and explore the fundamentals of computer programming while having fun at the same time.