New Summer 2015
Coding, Logic and Revisiting Creativity
Most of these resources use block programming, a visual programming language. To learn more, click on the buttons above. Depending on the age and skill development of a child there will be varying levels of independent, creative engagement. Some resources are best used with an adult for the first time at home and one requires an account to be created by a parent with the child.
These resources should be used as you see fit to encourage independent play and participation. Some children are ready for this level of engagement, and some may not be at this point in time. As a parent you are the best judge of what is an appropriate activity for play and how much time should be spent on it. Talk to your child to gauge what level of interest there is in this type of coding experience. Remember, simple logic and sequencing skills can also be developed in a variety of activities and do not always have to involve a computer to program. For example, baking a dozen wonderful, chocolatey chip cookies from scratch is a great way to develop a sense of order and mathematical ability.
These resources should be used as you see fit to encourage independent play and participation. Some children are ready for this level of engagement, and some may not be at this point in time. As a parent you are the best judge of what is an appropriate activity for play and how much time should be spent on it. Talk to your child to gauge what level of interest there is in this type of coding experience. Remember, simple logic and sequencing skills can also be developed in a variety of activities and do not always have to involve a computer to program. For example, baking a dozen wonderful, chocolatey chip cookies from scratch is a great way to develop a sense of order and mathematical ability.