Scratch is a programming environment designed to allow kids as young as 8 years old to create impressive computer games, stories, and animations. It is so fun kids don't even realize they are learning important programming concepts at the same time. …
Programming Encourages Creativity, But Do Schools?
Do schools encourage creativity? They may try, but are they are not very effective. Here is a better question - can schools come up with a way to measure creative progress? Is there such a thing as "imagining and creating at a 6th grade level" as …
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Providing a Fun Way for Kids to Learn Programming
Ensuring each lesson is fun isn't an afterthought or a nice bonus - it is a vital component for success. If your student isn't having fun, they are not going to be motivated to learn. For a short period of time she may be able to stick it out …
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Is Your Kid Ready to Program?
Parents do not want to rush their kids into something that might be too hard for their age and turn them off for years to come. So how do you know when your kids are ready? First, I want to ease your mind that no age is too young IF the material …