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Fisher Price Coding Code-a-pillar

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I have recently been seeking out “coding” toys and apps for my children. Coding teachers children cause and affect (along with many other things). I love the concept and so must Fisher Price as they have released this Code-a-Pillar. It is aimed for 4 – 8 year olds but I am sure you will all have a little fun with this. Setup up obstacles and challenge the kids to navigate them by re-coding the Code-a-pillar.

This is going to make a great Christmas present and is one of the most affordable coding toys/ robots I have seen around.

Code-a-Pillar $49.99 

You can watch the video here

 

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