Robotics is a great way to introduce your child to a wide range of related brain-stimulating areas--coding, electronics, 3D printing, mechanical engineering--you name it. We live in an increasingly digitized, mechanized world, why not teach your child early on how to navigate our current world's STEM-heavy waters? Kids robotics kits teach children the value of hands-on learning and immerse them in the wide world of coding. Whether you're in the market for a battery operated, solar-powered, or hydraulic-run robot, we've got the perfect product for you. This kit includes the materials to build a robot on wheels that can turn around, follow a delineated path, and avoid obstacles.

Learning to code has gained a place at the top of so many parent's minds. Not long ago, I wrote about how important it is to approach these toys as one would approach a key investment. That is, we should be truly interested, stay informed, and enter a community to further engage in learning. With that in mind, I realize that it is still difficult to purchase one of these products with confidence. Here is a guide categorized by questions to ask ourselves when looking for the right toy for our child.