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# Awesome Wrgms Kids



_" I want to sell millions of toys, but what I really hope is that a bunch of kids who open them up use the motors and things to build something else... They are my colleagues of the future. "_  -- Mark Tilden



_" Have you figured out the second head fake? "_ -- Randy Pausch, [Achieving Your Childhood Dreams](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo)



## Contents

* [Animation](#animation)

* [Books](#books)

* [Cycling](#cycling)

* [Coding](#coding)

* [Computer Kits / Boards](#computer-kits--boards)

* [Education](#education)

* [Electronics](#electronics)

* [Games / Puzzles](#games--puzzles)

* [Hacking Projects](#hacking-projects)

* [IoT](#iot)

* [Learning Platforms](#learning-platforms)

* [Misc](#misc)

* [Movies](#movies)

* [Music](#music)

* [Robotics](#robotics)

* [Space](#space)

* [STEM](#stem)

* [TED Talks](#ted-talks)

* [Toys](#toys)

* [Wellness / Mindfulness](#wellness--mindfulness)

* [YouTube Channels](#youtube-channels)  

--

* [Merchandise](#merch)

* [More Awesome Kids](#more-awesome-kids)



## Animation

* [Brickfilms](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byhude3fzAQ) - Lego stop-motion tutorial

* [Flipbooks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un-BdBSOGKY) - Flipbook tutorial ([kit](https://flipbook.andymation.shop/shop))

* [Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_Animation:_The_Illusion_of_Life) - Disney's animation bible.

* [The Magic of Animation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVQflnGcx4k) - A look at the 12 principles of animation developed by Disney



## Books

* [Ada Twist, Scientist](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ada-Twist-Scientist-Andrea-Beaty/dp/1419721372/)

* [EuroToolbox](https://eurolis.wordpress.com/eurotoolbox-2021/) - especial collection of EU literature for children in French, English, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish

* [Hello Ruby: Adventures in Coding](https://www.helloruby.com) ([TED Talk](https://www.ted.com/talks/linda_liukas_a_delightful_way_to_teach_kids_about_computers?language=en))

* [Hello Ruby: Journey Inside the Computer](http://www.helloruby.com/books) ([TED Talk](https://www.ted.com/talks/linda_liukas_crawling_into_a_computer))

* [Iggy Peck, Architect](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Iggy-Peck-Architect-Andrea-Beaty/dp/081091106X/)

* [Rosie Revere, Engineer](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rosie-Revere-Engineer-Andrea-Beaty/dp/1419708457/)

* [What Do You Do with an Idea?](https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Do-You-Idea/dp/1938298071/)

* [Wonderbly](http://wonderbly.com) - Personalised books (former LostMyName)

* [One Third Stories](https://onethirdstories.com) - stories the start in english and 

finish in another language

##### magazines

* [Beanz Magazine](https://www.kidscodecs.com) - Kids, code and computer science magazine

* [The Week Junior](https://theweekjunior.co.uk) - printed magazine for children

* [OYLA](https://www.oyla.uk/) - printed magazine for STEM learning

##### for parents

* [Chess is Child's Play](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chess-Childs-Play-Teaching-Techniques/dp/193627731X)

* [Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids - and How to Break the Trance](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ARS7H5A/)



## Cycling

* [TootScoot](http://tootscoot.com) - my first bike (?)

* [Two Wheeling Tots](https://www.twowheelingtots.com/) - Helping you find the best bikes to your little ones

* [Woom Bikes](https://woombikes.com) - The Apple of kid's bikes (and accessories ;).

* [The Backwards Brain Bicycle](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFzDaBzBlL0) - can you ride this *special* bike? (also [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI2aMKwXXnE))

* [Magnic Mcrolights](https://www.magniclight.com/) - contactless bike dynamo/lights ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi7rsuBdm5s))

* [Danny MacAskill](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kOkY1nYc0uADWRiRH64Rw) - don't try any of this at home!



## Coding

#### Club/Classes

* [Code Club](https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en/codeclub) - global network of free coding clubs for 9-13yr olds. ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE_BoiR1ff0))

* [CoderDojo](http://coderdojo.com) - global volunteer-led community of free programming clubs for young people between 7 and 17

* [WhiteHatJr](https://whitehatjr.com/) - Online coding classes for kids between 6 and 17

#### Languages

* [Coding Projects in Python](https://www.amazon.com/Coding-Projects-Python-DK/dp/1465461884/) - book

* [KidsRuby](http://kidsruby.com) - 

* [Logo](https://www.kidscodecs.com/logo-programming-language/)

* [Scratch](https://scratch.mit.edu/) ([wiki](https://wiki.scratch.mit.edu/wiki/Scratch_Wiki_Home)) - visual programming language developed by the MIT Media Lab.

* [ScratchJr](https://www.scratchjr.org/) - Scratch for 5-7 year olds.

* [Try Elixir](https://try-elixir.herokuapp.com)

* [HacketyHack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackety_Hack) - Gone?

#### Other Lists

* [Coding Resources for Kids](https://gist.github.com/craigsssmith/9c6528ae485aec09f292)

* [Teach Kids Programming](https://gist.github.com/roachhd/895c5c801d543d852ad4)

* [grudelsud/coding4kids](https://github.com/grudelsud/coding4kids)

* [ilyaresh/coding-for-kids](https://github.com/ilyaresh/coding-for-kids)

* [jashmenn/teaching-kids-programming](https://github.com/jashmenn/teaching-kids-programming)

#### Other

* [A Programming flow chart for kids](https://medium.com/young-coder/a-programming-flow-chart-for-kids-983cbaff8038) - some ideas about what to learn first

* [BitsBox](https://bitsbox.com) - Monthly coding projects

* [Computer Coding](https://www.amazon.com/DK-Workbooks-Computer-Coding/dp/146542685X) - book

* [Cube-Composer](https://david-peter.de/cube-composer/) - puzzle inspired by functional programming

* [Functions for kids](https://byorgey.wordpress.com/2018/05/06/conversations-with-a-six-year-old-on-functional-programming/) - blog post

* [Daisy the Dinossaur](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/daisy-the-dinosaur/id490514278) - game

* [Primo Toys](https://www.primotoys.com)

* [Pygame](https://pygame.org) - set of Python modules designed for writing video games

* [LEGO Coding Express](https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/coding-express/45025) - Inspire early learners to explore early coding concepts

* [LEGO Microgames](https://unity.com/lego) - make and share microgames using Unity/Lego.

* [PICO-8](https://www.lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php) - Fantasy console for making, sharing and playing tiny games. Also [Awesome-PICO-8](https://github.com/felipebueno/awesome-PICO-8)

* [Code Kids](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JGy8zmskbM)

* [Bill Gates early days](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYXQTrYPenQ) - Bill Gates remembers his early programming career

* [Numerical Computing is Fun](https://github.com/eka-foundation/numerical-computing-is-fun)  - JupyterBook



## Computer Kits / Boards

* [Adafruit](https://adafruit.com) - open-source hardware company doing boards for educational/hobbyist purposes.

* [Raspberry Pi](https://www.raspberrypi.org/) - series of small single-board computers

* [Raspberry Pi 400](https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-400/) - complete computer built into a compact keyboard

* [Boolean Box](https://booleangirltech.com) - Computer & coding kit for girls

* [Kano](https://kano.me) - Make your own computer

* [BBC micro:bit](https://microbit.org) -  legacy for the original BBC Make It Digital project in which a million micro:bits were given to UK school children

* [Pockit](https://pockit.ai) - card sized modular computer, build of blocks

([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3F9OtH2Xx4))



## Education

* [Mensa for Kids](http://www.mensaforkids.org)

* [Montessori](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montessori_education)

* [Unschooling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unschooling)



## Electronics

* [Circuit Maze](https://www.thinkfun.com/products/circuit-maze) - Arrange the tokens to create a real circuit.

* [Crazy Circuits](https://www.browndoggadgets.com/pages/crazy-circuits) - Learn and create!

* [Digital](https://github.com/hneemann/Digital) - A digital logic designer and circuit simulator.

* [Little Bits](https://littlebits.com) - Hands-on electronic building blocks ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H91YN8Wg1o))

* [ShenZhen I/O](http://www.zachtronics.com/shenzhen-io/) - Build real world cicuits



## Games / Puzzles

* [Hevesh5](https://www.youtube.com/user/Hevesh5) - domino creations

* [Joseph's Machines](https://www.youtube.com/user/allonewordplease) - youtube channel

* [LEGO marble run challenge](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f7mljBREHE) 

* [Makeway](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/makeway/makeway-create-intricate-courses-watch-your-marbles-soar)

* [Marble Machines](https://www.exploratorium.edu/tinkering/projects/marble-machines) ([video](https://vimeo.com/29169944)) ([coursera](https://www.coursera.org/lecture/tinkering-motion-mechanisms/marble-machines-ZwaL1))

* [Marbleocity Coasters](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2103508677/marbleocity-marble-machine-kit-a-stem-maker-experi) - “marble machine” kits which introduce physics concepts / engineering mechanisms

* [Robotime](https://www.robotimeonline.com/collections/magic-crush) - marble run building kits ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDaFS8gBsNM))

* [Easy Rubik's cube for Kids](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkWCvVWCN8k) - simplified Dan Brown method

* [Rubik's cube beginner tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ron6MN45LY)

* [Rubik's Connected](https://getgocube.com/products/rubiks-connected/?2#original) - app enabled speed cube ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMYyWvNFiOw))

* [Rukik's Magic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8SUYy3x3_w) - by Steven Brundage ([revealed here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2KsLJPKwfc))

* [Speedcubing](https://www.rubiks.com/en-us/speed-cubing)

* [Juggling/Solving Rukik cubues ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6AsllXpKBU) - Guinness World Records

* [Story Time Chess](https://storytimechess.com/storytime-chess-the-game/) - teach chess through stories ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-ze2TcRzQM&))

* [Why We Cube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oZY2e25VUw) - a speedcubing documentary

* [Why It's Almost Impossible to Solve a Rubik's Cube in Under 3 Seconds](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUopbexPk3A) - WIRED documentary

* [Lego Robot Rubik's Cube Solver](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8BYKwbwZSM)

* [Fastest robot to solve a Rubik's Cube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by1yz7Toick) - Guinness World Records

* [Think Fun](https://www.thinkfun.com) - Empowering minds through Play.

* [Quizzity](https://david-peter.de/quizzity/) - guess the location of capitals and big cities around the world.



## Hacking Projects

* [Hackaday.com](http://hackaday.com)

* [Hackaday.io](http://hackaday.io)

* [Hackerspaces](http://hackerspaces.org)  ([documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8up7Wm-LAE))

* [Hacksters.io](https://www.hackster.io) - The world's hardware developer network.

* [Make: Magazine](https://makezine.com/projects/) / Projects

* [The Thinkering Studio](https://www.exploratorium.edu/tinkering/projects) / Projects

* [Raspberry Pi](https://projects.raspberrypi.org/)

##### selection:

* [The CoasterDad](https://makezine.com/2015/05/14/a-backyard-roller-coaster-the-whole-family-can-build/) - “Why don’t we build our own roller coaster, Dad?”

* [Kid's room Spacecraft](https://makezine.com/2014/06/26/making-fun-kids-room-spacecraft/)

* [Mission Control Desk](https://makezine.com/projects/mission-control-desk/)

* [Spaceship Panel](https://imgur.com/gallery/dqK7A)

* [Live Train Station Sign](https://www.balena.io/blog/build-a-raspberry-pi-powered-train-station-oled-sign-for-your-desk/)

* [Web sites and fairy lights](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAYRClMSUzg)

* [Making a Steam Engine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp8FMqgc5Io)



## IoT

* [Adafruit.io](https://adafruit.io) - the easiest way to interact with your IoT data

* [Twine](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/supermechanical/twine-listen-to-your-world-talk-to-the-internet) - Listen to your world, talk to the Internet

* [PaperSignals](https://papersignals.withgoogle.com) - build-it-yourself objects that you control with your voice. (Google)



## Learning Platforms

* [Duolingo ABC](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/duolingo-abc-learn-to-read/id1440502568) - Fun reading lessons for kids

* [Duolingo](https://duolingo.com) - Learn a language for free.

* [hiperlink.academy](https://hyperlink.academy) - an experimental internet native school.

* [Skillshare](https://skillshare.com) - find what fascinates you

* [TypingClub](https://www.typingclub.com) - Learn touch typing for free!

* [Learn Quick](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIRiWCPZoUyZDbydIqitHtQ) - Learn new things every week



## Misc

* [IdeaPaint](http://www.ideapaint.com) - Write on your walls!

* [Lightboard](https://lightboard.info) - Write on your videos! ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCOuu0-o5YI))

* [Light Painting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFlgMdiZHhc) - Write on your photos! 

* [Top 10 Lego Machines](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHOKrHrmCbQ)

* [Walkie talkies](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZnz9GIiDJM) - A begginers guide to families



## Movies

* [Pirates of Silicon Valley](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168122/)

* [WarGames](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086567/)



## Music

* [Learning Music](https://learningmusic.ableton.com/) - Learn the fundamentals of music making right in your browser.

* [Learning Synths](https://learningsynths.ableton.com/) - Get started with synthesis using a web-based synth and accompanying lessons.



#### Music as Code

* [Sonic Pi](https://sonic-pi.net) - Learn to code your Music! ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gETE5Pe_Fdk))

#### Beatboxing

* [13 Levels of Beatboxing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efk_z9kg2MU) - WIRED/Butterscotch

#### Circuit Bending

* [BlipBlox](http://blipblox.com) - A synthesizer and beatbox designed to promote creativity and audio exploration.

* [Circuit Bending](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJfTdD_5XyE) - DIY/maker version of BlipBlox ;-)

#### Looping

* [Bandimal](http://www.yatatoy.com/bandimal) - Your kid's first music composer.

* [Loopimal](https://www.yatatoy.com/loopimal) - Build loops. Build sequences. Make music.

* [Everyday Looper](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh2FHIZWfJE) - Looper app (great demo by Edouard Joguet)

* [Foot Loose](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWmhk8sxMy0)

* [Super Mario](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWmhk8sxMy0)

#### Multi-track video-music a capella

* [Acapella App](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/acapella-from-picplaypost/id924635678) - Multi-track video-music maker

* [Canon in D](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bViB_P7RTDU) - beatbox multitrack

* [Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvKUttYs5ow) - by Jacob Collier

* [Super Mario A Capella](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVbPnDf3TIw)

* [Stay with Me](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti8ZyNucq10) - How to build a vocal arrangement

* [The Lion Sleeps Tonight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RnhVDTks3g)

#### Other

* [Pocket Operators](https://teenageengineering.com/now/youtube) - Small, ultra portable music devices,

with studio quality sound.



## Robotics

* [LEGO Mindstorms](https://www.lego.com/mindstorms/)

* [BrickPi](https://www.dexterindustries.com/brickpi/) -  connects LEGO Mindstorms with the Raspberry Pi

* [Pi Wars](https://piwars.org) -  International, challenge-based robotics competition

* [RedRobotics](https://redrobotics.co.uk) -  advanced robotics controller for your Raspberry Pi

* [Root](https://root.irobot.com/) - Coding robot by iRobot

* [VexRobotics](https://www.vexrobotics.com)

* [Vincross](https://www.vincross.com) - Can you robot?

* [Tinkerbots](https://www.tinkerbots.com) - Robot toys

* [HummingBird / Finch](https://www.birdbraintechnologies.com)



## Space

* [Astro Pi](https://astro-pi.org) - Your code onboard the International Space Station!

* [Mission to Mars Student Challenge](https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/mission-to-mars-student-challenge/) - students exploring Mars with NASA scientists



## STEM

* [Mathigon](https://mathigon.org) - Interactive Maths.

* [NRICH](https://nrich.maths.org/) - enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners.(University of Cambridge)

* [KiwiCo](kiwico.com) - STEM Projects for Kids of all ages.

* [LEGO Education](https://education.lego.com) : [pre](https://education.lego.com/preschool/intro)

| [primary](https://education.lego.com/primary/intro)

| [secondary](https://education.lego.com/secondary/intro)

* [LEGO Simple Machines](https://education.lego.com/en-gb/product/machines-and-mechanisms-elementary) - Discover how the world works

* [STEM Resources for Kids](https://github.com/ashleymcnamara/STEM_Resources_For_Kids) - list

* [The London School of Mathematics & Programming](https://www.londonsmp.co.uk)



## TED Talks

* [Topic : Children](https://www.ted.com/topics/children) - A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of children.

* [Search results for _kids_ (> 2000)](https://www.ted.com/search?q=kids)

##### Selection:

* [Really achieving your childhood dreams](https://www.ted.com/talks/randy_pausch_really_achieving_your_childhood_dreams) - Randy Pausch (aka The last lecture) 

* [Programming as Performance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lTZ8Tuyu5I) - Sam Aaron - Sonic Pi

* [A delightful way to teach kids about computers](https://www.ted.com/talks/linda_liukas_a_delightful_way_to_teach_kids_about_computers?language=en) - Linda Liukas ([+books](http://www.helloruby.com/books))

* [Crawling into a computer](https://www.ted.com/talks/linda_liukas_crawling_into_a_computer) - Linda Liukas ([+books](http://www.helloruby.com/books))

* [Easy DIY projects for kid engineers](http://www.ted.com/talks/fawn_qiu_easy_diy_projects_for_kid_engineers) - Fawn Qiw

* [The linguistic genius of babies](http://www.ted.com/talks/patricia_kuhl_the_linguistic_genius_of_babies.html) - Patricia Kuhl



## Toys

* [Goldieblox](https://www.goldieblox.com) - Award-winning construction toys for girls! #morethanjustaprincess  #giveagirlatoolbox

* [Makedo](https://int.make.do/) - Cardboard construction toolkit

* [Melissa & Doug](https://www.melissaanddoug.com) - Timeless toys for todlers.

* [Microbrite](https://carson.com/products/microbrite-plus-mm-300/) - Mi first microscope (?)

* [Montessori Toys](https://www.thebump.com/a/montessori-toys) - Toys with a purpose

* [Pixlplay](http://pixltoys.com) - my first camera (?)

* [Top 5 Educational Toys](https://www.mentalup.co/blog/educational-toys)



## Wellness / Mindfulness

* [Breath like a Bear](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breathe-Like-Bear-Mindful-Anywhere/dp/1789561159/) - mindful moments for kids (book)

* [Cosmic Kids Yoga](https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga) - Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation for kids. 

* [mud+bloom](https://www.mudandbloom.com) - connecting children with nature

* [ParkRun Junior](https://www.parkrun.org.uk/events/juniorevents) - Parkrun for kids .. go find yours now!

* [The Workout Badges](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvIsxs4yYGusHvaTq9vhN0H) - exercise and keep fit!



## YouTube Channels

* [Blippi](https://www.youtube.com/user/BlippiVideos) - Educational Videos for Kids

* [Boxlapse](https://www.youtube.com/c/Boxlapse) - weekly timelapse vegs.

* [Crash Couse Kids](https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids) - From the creators of [Crash Course](https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse)

* [Elmo Celebritie's songs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWp6kkz-pnQ&list=PL6IS1VIT4jRAnyBJ7UMx-QGrgtf60zNLj) - by [Sesame Street](https://www.sesamestreet.org)

* [LEGO channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP-Ng5SXUEt0VE-TXqRdL6g) - of course, they're on youtube too =)

* [Physics Girl](https://www.youtube.com/c/physicsgirl) -  adventures into the physical sciences.

* [R3 Music Box](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrnX-RrSu3jK-auhcDGpvAw) - great collection if you need lullabiezz.



--



## Merch

* [Octocat Baby](https://github.myshopify.com/collections/all-products/products/octocat-one-piece) - Yep, that's my team ;)

* [Octocat Tee](https://github.myshopify.com/products/kids-octocat-t-shirt)

* [Google Merchandise Kids - US](https://shop.googlemerchandisestore.com/Google+Redesign/Apparel/Kids)

* [Google Merchandise Kids - EU](https://your.googlemerchandisestore.com/SubCategory/Apparel/Kids)

* [Shop NASA](https://www.shopnasa.com/)



## More Awesome Kids

* [Awesome Kids](https://github.com/moacirosa/awesome-kids)

* [Awesome Programming for Kids](https://github.com/HollyAdele/awesome-programming-for-kids)

* [Awesome Educational Games](https://github.com/yrgo/awesome-educational-games)