Snap Circuits is the modern version of the kiddie electronic labs that were around when I was young. But it doesn't have wires, intimidating circuit boards, and—shudder—soldering guns.

Introduce your kids to Arduino and circuits with Elenco's Snap Circuits Snapino kit, but be prepared for a learning curve.

Snap Circuits are available in a range of sizes with prices beginning $30. A small price to pay for the innocence of your first-born.

Elenco Snap Circuits Snapino Review Introduce your kids to Arduino and circuits with Elenco's Snap Circuits Snapino kit, but be prepared for a learning curve.