For younger kids in the 5-to-6-year-old age range, Wigl is aimed at teaching basic music skills. The robot can move in different directions and light up depending on what musical notes a child plays.

Code.org's new Code Studio program, designed for integration into classrooms, teaches kids coding as they create games and solve fun logic puzzles.

Sphero’s launched a cute mini-car robot that teaches kids about the basics of computer programming.

Microsoft wants to turn kids' love of Minecraft into a love of computer programming through a partnership with Code.org, announced on Monday morning.

Learning basic ideas about algorithms and data representation without the distraction of a computer can be a very powerful thing.

Gemini can be purchased via a $100 pledge on Makeblock's Kickstarter page. Most kids will jump at the chance to play with a robot. But parents may jump at the opportunity to purchase this ...

Toys and kits that are designed to teach kids hacking and basic programming skills abound, and they cater to a range of ages and skill levels.

Computer programming for kids could be the next big trend. Kids as young as three are learning the basics of programming through games.

The history of basic computer programming languages dates back far. Learn more about the BASIC & C coding languages that got everything started.