There's still a little cottage industry of 6502 (and its successor, 65816) homebrew computers[1]. You can still buy them from electronics distributors[2]. There's also a very good Basic[3] available. Building one of these may be a good learning experience with kids.
1908s computers were way simpler, and with far fewer distractions than modern machines.
1908s computers were way simpler, and with far fewer distractions than modern machines.
[1] http://6502.org/homebuilt [2] https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Western-Design-Center-W... [3] http://retro.hansotten.nl/lee-davison-web-site/enhanced-6502...