Kids Coding Mentors
When is the right time for kids to begin learning how to program? In How do You Know if Your Kid is Ready to Program we analyzed this in depth, but the answer is simple: early. In a recent article 'Should Kids Learn to Code in Grade School?', Los …
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There are an incredible number of types of computer programs that can be made. But some are more appealing to kids than others - no student of Breakout Mentors is going to want to make their own version of Turbo Tax! We usually make games with our …
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Breakout Mentors doesn't work with adult students. Part of the reason is so that we can give our full attention to being the best at teaching kids to program. Also, motivated adults are able to use some of the many resources available to learn how to …
Non-programmers may not be familiar with the term syntax as it applies to programming. What is it and why is it important in the discussion of kids programming? Syntax is the set of programming language rules for how the computer interprets your …
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I often write about how computer programming is not being taught in schools, making it the responsibility of parents to take charge (be sure to check our Bay Area events calendar). This is unfortunately the current reality in the United States, but …
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Why is a computer programming education important for kids? What can be done with that knowledge? It opens up a world of possibilities, one of which is to build your own software product. Something that excites you and you want to provide the world, …
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Do you need a computer in order to learn how to program? That might sound like a trick question, but in fact, you can learn fundamental programming concepts without a computer. How? By moving around physical objects. Ubi de Feo created a series of …
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For years the only option for a kid interested in computers was to wait until summer and go to a camp. Today there are many more ways to get involved throughout the school year, but summer computer camps are still extremely popular. How does the …
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Computer programming is largely pursued by men, while women are often on the sidelines. Why is that? How do you reverse the trend so that your daughter can unlock the incredible benefits of having an understanding how to program? There are many …
As kids coding experts, parents always ask us if their child is ready for kids programming classes. This always leads to a discussion about the specific student, including their background and interests. From there, it doesn’t boil down to a simple …
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