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

#1

Post by mezod » Tue, Dec 05, 2023, 5:10 PM UTC

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?

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

#2

Post by haltist » Tue, Dec 05, 2023, 5:21 PM UTC

#3

Post by codevark » Tue, Dec 05, 2023, 6:47 PM UTC

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#4

Post by 082349872349872 » Tue, Dec 05, 2023, 7:00 PM UTC

#5

Post by gtkid1999 » Wed, Dec 06, 2023, 1:43 AM UTC

Gift of life

#6

Post by mikewarot » Wed, Dec 06, 2023, 7:31 AM UTC

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.

#7

Post by bhu1st » Wed, Dec 06, 2023, 1:33 PM UTC

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

#8

Post by jdwyah » Thu, Dec 07, 2023, 8:47 PM UTC

haltist wrote: post #2

https://newatlas.com/children/turing-tumble-review-marble-co...

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

#9

Post by jdwyah » Thu, Dec 07, 2023, 8:51 PM UTC

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.

#10

Post by gcheong » Fri, Dec 08, 2023, 7:54 PM UTC

Microscope