Coding Subscription Box for Kids 6-12

Bitsboxes arrive in a sequence, each one introducing a new computer science concept through a kid-friendly theme. Box 1 - Coordinates & Basic Commands, Level 1, covers 2D coordinates and Bitsbox's Stamp, Fill, and Text commands. It includes a Welcome card, an "Apper Keeper" binder, 12 animal-themed app projects, stickers, and a Level 1 Grownup Guide. Box 2 - Variables & Simple Methods, Level 2, teaches variables and Bitsbox's Move, Rotate, and Size commands, along with dividers for the "Apper Keeper" binder, 13 robot-themed app projects, progress stickers, and a Level 2 Grownup Guide. Box 3 - Conditionals & Interactions, Level 3, highlights conditional statements and Bitsbox's Tap and Drag functions, featuring 11 fantasy-themed app projects, progress stickers, and a Level 3 Grownup Guide. Box 4 - Functions & Timing Commands, Level 4, demonstrates custom functions and Bitsbox's Repeat, Delay, and .tap commands, including 9 flight-themed app projects, progress stickers, and a Level 4 Grownup Guide.

Bitsbox's massive library of app projects provides endless inspiration and guidance for young app inventors. Kids code apps on the Bitsbox website, which is 100% online, allowing them to access their accounts anytime, anywhere. The custom-designed Apper Keeper keeps their Bitsbox materials organized and easy to use, with each binder holding six months' worth of projects. As kids complete the projects, they can use the included stickers and sticker chart to track their progress.

Every Bitsbox includes a helpful Grownup Guide with information about the month's new coding concepts and commands. This guide provides a compact primer on topics like how coordinates work in coding, ensuring that no experience is necessary to assist the child.

Bitsbox was founded in 2014 by two former Googlers who wanted to teach kids to code. Their idea was to combine beautifully designed example projects with a simple website where kids could build apps and share them with friends and family. Sending the projects by mail on a regular schedule keeps kids excited and makes coding easier to learn. Today, the Bitsbox team is made up of 12 men and women in Boulder, Colorado, with diverse backgrounds, proving that coding is not just for computer scientists.

Bitsbox subscriptions start with Box 1 (Animal House), and a laptop or desktop running a modern web browser is the best computer for the typed coding Bitsbox teaches, which uses JavaScript with custom commands to make it easier for beginners.

VOTED #1 STEM BOX FOR KIDS, Bitsbox is perfect for ages 6 to 12, with no previous coding experience required. Each kit includes a helpful Grownup Guide and unlimited email support, delivering coding projects that teach kids to make video games, greeting cards, simulations, and more, with apps that work on real phones and tablets. Bitsbox strikes a balance between challenge and entertainment, as kids practice life skills like problem-solving, typing, and persistence, often leading to fits of giggles and laughter.

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