Ask HN: What extra-ordinary presents can you think of for kids?

by mezod • 3 years ago

4 8 3 years ago

Let's say for ages 5-10y. More on the education, discovery, spark curiosity side of things (This is HN after all!) :)

Got any suggestions?

haltist• 3 years ago

jdwyah2• 3 years ago

turing tumble is super fun. Really cool graphic-novel style instructions too.

gtkid1999• 3 years ago

Gift of life

mikewarot• 3 years ago

A cheap micrometer, and some simple hand tools for working with metals, plastics, etc. Files, screwdrivers, rulers, etc.

An Arduino starter kit with plenty of servos, sensors, etc. All run off a few batteries, and relatively safe.

It's amazing what kind of instrumentation you can get for less than $100 these days.

bhu1st• 3 years ago

My 6yo loves the computer with Paint 3D app, GCompris, TuxRacer and few RPGs from DOS era.

jdwyah2• 3 years ago

These are very cool. https://www.spielzeug-meiners.de/marken/simba-dickie-baby-un... fun to see kids learning how to use a wrench and screwdriver and washers.

gcheong• 3 years ago

Microscope

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