But as a longtime coder myself (I grew up on BASIC), I’ve been dismayed by the glut of “teach-your-kid-to-code” toys that focus on programming’s most mundane aspects.

Learning how to code isn't solely something you do on a computer — check out these toys and games that will teach your kids coding skills at all ages!

From build-your-own robots to computer programming 101, STEM toys are flooding the market.

Code Monkey Island can be ordered through the website for $40. The game comes with an “Explorer’s Guide” that helps kids make the connection between the game and programming concepts. LEGO Mindstorms ...

My favorite toys to engage in open-ended coding play are Wonder Workshop, EVO, Sphero SPRK+, Sphero BB-8, Coder MiP, and the BuzzBot and MuttBot Robotics Kit. For the little ones, Cubetto and Code ...