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Bitsbox Teaches Kids to Code, Experiment and Problem-Solve

This monthly subscription box makes the perfect holiday gift for kids ages 6-12

By Kara Murphy December 2, 2021

Looking for that perfect subscription box gift this holiday season? We found it! Bitsbox teaches kids how to code, experiment and problem-solve — plus it's really fun.



A Bitsbox subscription is perfect for the curious 6- to 12-year-old kid on your list. New projects will arrive on their doorstep each month, introducing a computer science concept and allowing kids to build their very own apps. They'll learn to use simple coding commands — no experience necessary! In fact, as long as a child can read, they can learn to code with Bitsbox.

We aren't the only ones talking about Bitsbox: More than a million kids have built apps and games on Bitsbox's website already, and they have subscribers in more than 70 countries. Bitsbox has even appeared on "Shark Tank" — an amazing experience shared by Macaroni KID owners and CertifiKID founders Jamie and Brian Ratner.




Don't miss this holiday deal:
Subscribe to Bitsbox today and use code MKSAVE50 to receive 50% off your first month!


Bitsbox is so popular because it is a learning system that teaches real coding — something all kids want (need!) to learn these days. And, because it's a subscription box, kids will re-engage month after month, remembering more over time the more they use it. Each box introduces more concepts, upping the difficulty level, requiring kids to build on the learning they already have, and reinforcing past coding concepts every step of the way.




Here's how Bitsbox works:

1. Kids look through the materials and pick an app

Every box comes with a mix of coding projects, ranging from simple to more advanced.

2. Kids type the app into the Bitsbox website

Kids start with the code from the materials, then change it to make it their own.

3. Kids use and share their apps on any mobile device

Bitsbox apps run on any computer, tablet, or phone with a web browser, which means they can even share their app with you ... how cool is that?

Bitsbox has hundreds of fun apps to build and share — from constructing games to creating greeting cards — so no matter your child's interest they're sure to find apps that appeal to them! Not sure where to start? Kids can take this fun quiz to find out which app fits them based on their favorites and interests.


Sign up for Bitsbox today and use code MKSAVE50 to receive 50% off your first month!