Get ready to tap, click, drag, and create, because this month we’re diving into the awesome world of coding, the special language that tells computers, robots, and even video games what to do!
Why Coding Matters
Coding isn’t just about typing on a computer—it’s about learning how to think! When kids code, they practice solving problems, getting creative, and sticking with challenges even when things get tricky. Coding teaches kids to break big problems into smaller steps and discover smart solutions, skills they can use in school, at home, and everywhere life takes them.
Link to article here: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/why-coding-matters-for-young-kids
Nasa and AI
How Nasa uses AI technology to help machines and computers have “thinking” abilities similar to humans!
Link to article here: https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/what-is-ai-grades-5-8/
Guide to Block-based coding vs text based coding
In today’s digital world, coding is a superpower that helps kids solve problems, think logically, and get creative! But when kids start learning to code, there’s a big question: Should they begin by snapping together colorful blocks, or jump right into typing real code?
Link to Article here: https://www.hackerkid.org/blog/guide-to-block-based-and-text-based-coding/
Block-based animation builder activity
Sprite Lab is a block-based programming environment where you can make simple animations and games with objects and characters that interact with each other right in the browser.
https://code.org/en-US/tools/sprite-lab
