LEGO BOOST

When kids are ready to move beyond basic LEGO bricks but not quite into complex robotics, LEGO BOOST hits a sweet spot. BOOST combines familiar LEGO building with a motor hub, sensors, and a tablet app that uses block-based coding to control creations. Developed by LEGO to be an accessible first step into robotics, it includes guided builds like robots, guitars, and cat models, plus a free-build mode. Parents love that it feels like play but sneaks in sequencing, cause-and-effect, and simple engineering concepts. It’s ideal for roughly ages 7–12 who enjoy both building and screens. App support and device compatibility can shift over time, so you’ll want to check current requirements, but once set up, kids can return to it for many projects. Pro tip: after completing an official model, challenge your child to modify it—change a sensor, add a motion, or reskin it into a new character.