Computer programming toys

I'm an advisor for our middle school Genius Squad class.  In this class, students learn the skills necessary to pursue careers in technology.  For many of my students, as non-native English speakers, first generation American citizens and college (even high school) future graduates, building the skills for a career in technology could be life changing.  

In addition, as a female, it is my mission to get more girls involved in coding and technology.  

To truly apply the skills we learn in class, we need some tools.  Students are learning "swift", which is the language Apple devices use.  In addition to Apple devices, students can program:

littleBits Droid Inventor Kit, $99.95
Sphero SPRK+ Robot, $129.95
UBTECH Jimu Robot Meebot Kit, $129.95
Wonder Workshop Dash Robot, $149.95
Skoogmusic Skoog 2.0 Tactile Musical Interface for iOS and Mac, $299.95
Parrot Mambo Fly Drone, $109.95

I would love to have 2 of each of these devices.  Ideally, we could use them for this school year (immediately); however having them for the 2018/19 school year would be fantastic as well!!  We will be sure to share our appreciation for our donors on our school announcements, as well as social and local media!!  

Access to these devices will take our class from theoretical to hands-on, which is truly the best way for students to learn!!