It's hard to get some privacy these days, especially now that the kids are participating in distance learning just a few feet away from your home office[1]. However, you don't want to be the type of parent that throws a tablet in front of your kids just to keep them off your case. If you want to keep your kids occupied, they may as well be learning something new while at it!

That's why we're offering eight early access deals on STEM gifts that will introduce your kids to electronics, robotics, and programming, all while having a ton of fun! Best of all, these gifts are 20% off for a limited time; just apply coupon code BFSAVE20 at checkout to get Black Friday pricing on these gifts (some exclusions apply). 

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Circuit Scribe

1. Circuit Scribe: DIY Circuit Kits[2] - $26.40 (Reg. $58) with code: BFSAVE20

Teaching your kids about circuits is a great way to introduce them to electronics and robotics, and Circuit Scribe makes it easy. This DIY kit comes with a conductive silver ink pen, a steel canvas, and six modules to build simple circuits[3] with. It also comes with a 27-page workbook packed with fun projects that they can complete in no time! 

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Elecrow Technology

2. Crowtail STEAM Educational Basic Starter Kit (with Microbit Board and Tutorial)[4] - $52.80 (Reg. $74) with code: BFSAVE20

If your young ones are a bit more experienced, you can introduce them to programming with this Crowtail STEAM Edu Kit. This DIY kit comes with 12 Crowtail modules such as a touch sensor, a sound sensor, a buzzer, and more. Your kids' creations can be easily programmed[5] with Microsoft Makecode and Python through

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