Coding

Block-Based Programming
Scratch (Web)  |  Scratch Jr (App)
Kodable (App)
Lightbot (App)
Code.org (Web)

 Block & Text-Based Programming
Swift Playgrounds (App)

 Text-Based Programming
Code Monkey (Web)
Code Academy (Web)
Hour of Python (Web)
Code Combat (Web)

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Coding is the new literacy! With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer. ScratchJr was inspired by the popular Scratch programming language (scratch.mit.edu), used by millions of young people (ages 8 and up) around the world. In creating ScratchJr, we redesigned the interface and programming language to make them developmentally appropriate for younger children, carefully designing features to match young children's cognitive, personal, social, and emotional development. While the other resources on this page are self taught by design, Scratch and Scratch Jr require a little work on your part. Check out the Activity Cards below to get you and your kids started!

​Activity Cards

1. Drive Across the City
2. Run a Race
3. Sunset
4. Moonrise After Sunset
5. Spooky Forest
6. Dribble a Basketball
7. Dance Party
8. Meet and Greet
9. Conversation