Start Them Young – Resources For Pint-Sized Computer Geeks

I grew up in a household saturated with the latest in computer technology, coding books and magazines, and general gadgetry. I have reaped the rewards of that upbringing, and I want to raise my children in the same forward-looking environment.

For those of you with a similar mindset, I present to you a handful of resources to get your young ones started off on the right foot.

Lego Mindstorms – programmable Lego system that is loads of fun for kids and adults alike. Create robots, strange creatures, or automate repetitive tasks. Just remember to instill your creations with the three laws.

Young Coders – a kid-friendly forum with lots of coding advice and tips. Many topics and languages are covered, and the site has an active community behind it.

Kid Computers – hook your offspring up with a styling computer they will want to take care of, and make their friends jealous with. You can also find kid-sized mice and keyboards here, which will help their all night coding sessions be more comfortable.