Computer programming helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity in people of all ages. Kindergarten, first and second graders will use Scratch Jr. app for iPads, while third and fourth graders will choose from a variety of tutorials on Code.org.
Introducing Hour of Code! Here is a great video explaining some of the benefits of coding:
STUDENTS: Here are the links for Hour of Code at school this week....some great choices:
Dance Party
https://hourofcode.com/danceparty
Minecraft
https://hourofcode.com/mchoc
Star Wars
https://hourofcode.com/star-wars
Animate your Name
https://hourofcode.com/scratchanim
or choose your own challenge (make sure to note the grade level):
https://hourofcode.com/us/learn
FAMILIES and TEACHERS: Here are links to continue the learning beyond this week at school! ALL of the included links and recommendations are FREE!
Scratch Jr. iPad app
Scratch Jr. Android app
More ways to learn from Code.org
Scratch
Do you have questions about coding? Do you want to figure out ways to help your kids use computers and tablets to create things versus consume content? I would be happy to chat with you about this...just reach out to Darcie Rankin at darcie.rankin@cesuvt.org.
“The 'Hour of Code™' is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week [csedweek.org] and Code.org [code.org] to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming.”
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