4 Fun Programs That Teach Computer Coding, Plus How to Build a Roboarm

Code Studio

Online courses teach everything from drawing snowflakes with Anna and Elsa of Frozen to creating stories or games featuring Disney characters. Kids as young as 4 years can try the 20-hour courses as well.

Kodable

Parents can learn how to teach their kids coding. Kids can do it on their own or they can do it with their families for a $20 one-time purchase.

Daisy the Dinosaur

This free app walks kids through the basics of coding. They’ll build the commands and programs to have Daisy dance, jump, grow and more.

Hopscotch

Another free app allows kids to drag-and-drop their way into creating games. You will need an iPad to do the full programming options.

Want to recreate the mechanics of a human hand for pennies?

Try Instructables directions using fast food straws or PBS Kids version that is strong enough to lift a cup off a table.