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Maker & DIY websites
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Explore 21 trusted maker & diy websites selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.

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Screenshot of MicroBlocks
91/100 · ages 8–16

MicroBlocks

A free, live block-programming environment for making interactive projects with microcontrollers, sensors, lights, and motors.

WebsiteBlock codingMicrocontrollers
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MyColor.fun

A large library of printable and online coloring pages, drawing guides, worksheets, and themed collections for children and families.

WebsiteDownloadableAndroid app
2–12 · Free91
Screenshot of Kodu Game Lab

Kodu Game Lab

A visual game-making environment for children to build 3D worlds, stories, and games with simple programming tiles.

WebsiteDesktop appGame designSTEM projects
8–16 · Free90
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Science World

A Vancouver science centre with hands-on exhibits, live shows, family programs, digital learning, and educator resources.

WebsitePhysical placeExperimentsHands-on science
3-18 · Paid89
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Gamefroot

A browser-based game-making platform with visual coding, tutorials, interactive stories, animations, and game-design learning.

WebsiteCreative codingGame design
10–18 · Free with paid options88
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Microsoft MakeCode

Browser-based coding environments for micro:bit, Minecraft, Arcade, and other creative projects.

WebsiteAnimationComputer science
8–18 · Free88
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MIT App Inventor

A block-based platform for building and testing Android apps while learning programming concepts.

WebsiteAnimationCoding courses
10–18 · Free with registration88
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Raspberry Pi Foundation Learn

Coding, computing, physical-computing, and digital-making projects for learners and educators.

Website
7–18 · Free88
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Science Sparks

Hands-on science experiments, STEM challenges, printable activities, and science explanations for children and families.

WebsiteDownloadableExperimentsSTEM challenges
4–12 · Free with paid options88
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TeachEngineering

Standards-aligned engineering lessons, activities, and design challenges for K–12 learners.

Website
5–18 · Free88
Screenshot of KidsCanCode

KidsCanCode

Python, game-development, and creative coding lessons for children and teens, with beginner pathways and classroom programs.

WebsiteYouTube channelCreative codingGame development
8–16 · Free87
Screenshot of Art For Kids Hub

Art For Kids Hub

A family-made library of step-by-step drawing lessons, painting projects, origami, crafts, and art videos for children.

WebsiteYouTube channelAndroid appCraftsDrawing
4–14 · Free with paid options86
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TryEngineering

Engineering lesson plans, activities, games, and career stories from IEEE for young learners.

Website
8–18 · Free86
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TurtleStitch

A free, open-source coding and textile platform where learners turn visual programs into embroidery patterns and physical designs.

WebsiteComputational embroideryGeometry
9–18 · Free86
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LEGO Education

Hands-on STEM, robotics, and coding curriculum built around LEGO Education sets and classroom projects.

Website
3–18 · Paid84
Screenshot of Science Kids

Science Kids

Fun science facts, experiments, projects, games, videos, and quizzes for elementary and middle-grade learners.

WebsiteExperimentsQuizzes
6-14 · Free84
Screenshot of KiwiCo Activities

KiwiCo Activities

Hands-on science, art, engineering, and craft activities with instructions for family projects.

Website
3–14 · Free with paid options82
Screenshot of Maker Camp

Maker Camp

Project-based making activities that combine science, engineering, art, and creative problem solving.

Website
8–14 · Free82
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Tynker

Project-based coding courses and creative activities covering games, animation, robotics, and web creation.

WebsiteAnimationCreative coding
5–18 · Free with paid options81
Screenshot of DIY

DIY

Skill-based creative challenges that invite children to make, build, explore, and share projects.

Website
4–14 · Free with paid options80
Screenshot of National Children’s Museum

National Children’s Museum

Hands-on museum exhibits, maker activities, and family learning experiences in Washington, DC.

WebsitePhysical place
0–12 · Paid80
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