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

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jdwyah
1 year ago
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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.
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082349872349872
1 year ago
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https://www.fischertechnik.de/en/products/toys/profi/536622-...

https://www.fischertechnik.de/en/products/toys/profi/559883-...

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mikewarot
1 year ago
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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.

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haltist
1 year ago
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https://newatlas.com/children/turing-tumble-review-marble-co...
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jdwyah
1 year ago
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turing tumble is super fun. Really cool graphic-novel style instructions too.
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bhu1st
1 year ago
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My 6yo loves the computer with Paint 3D app, GCompris, TuxRacer and few RPGs from DOS era.
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gtkid1999
1 year ago
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Gift of life
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gcheong
1 year ago
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Microscope
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