Electronic toys: Primotoys: Cubetto (PrimoToys)

Here’s what media educators have to say: Even the youngest children can learn to program with Cubetto. The basic idea is that children control the cube—called Cubetto—using programming code on a printed mat. What makes this game special is that the programming steps are carried out without any screen-based media, using only small, labeled blocks that vary in color and shape depending on their function. Cubetto is easy to use, almost entirely made of wood, and the tasks are age-appropriate. It’s a lovingly designed game that combines beautiful materials with digital technology, while introducing children to programming and fostering logical and abstract thinking.