Coding Critters Skye The Unicorn REVIEW | MacSources

Enjoy some much needed Screen-Free Family Time.

As a parent, birthdays and holiday shopping often represent a new level of struggle. I do not feel that monetary gifts satisfy the spirit of giving and would prefer to find a thoughtful/memorable gift, despite the requests of my older children. My wife and I are tired of junk, doodads, odds-and-ends, and things that simply take up space. Honestly, my kids would rather become iPad Zombies and vegetate in front of their tablets/smartphones. Our goal is to inspire and encourage creativity and provide activities that stimulate their curiosity. We have found various STEM-based coding options for them, and they seem to enjoy returning to the action. Consider picking up a Learning Resources Coding Critter as you finalize your holiday shopping this season.

The Coding Critters MagiCoders Skye the Unicorn arrived in a vibrant, fun, 10 inches wide by 5 inches thick by 9 inches tall retail package. The cover provided the “Learning Resources” logo along the top left and information about the 22 piece setup and the 100% Screen-Free nature of the device. You will find an Ages 4+ STEM logo along the top right, a choking hazard warning for kids under 3 toward the bottom left, and a small picture of a coding spellbook along the bottom right of the panel. The main…