Legos have been a beloved for decades as toys that teach constructive aesthetics and foster DIY creativity. Then the company started releasing Mindstorm kits to turn static models into moving robots with a little programming magic -- but these were always aimed at older kids with some tinkering prowess. Algobrix, a brick-based system going live on Kickstarter today, aims to teach block-loving children the elements of coding without having to touch a computer. Algobrix is a core set of function blocks labeled with symbols, not letters, so your early learners can figure them out before they've built up their vocabulary. Line them up the blocks railroad-style, hit "go" and your brick-built "Algobot" follows the instructions to move around, play audio or light up.