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Tag: computer programming for kids

‘Littlecodr’ Puts Your Pint-Sized Programmers in Charge—of You!

February 26, 2016Kelly Knox

Littlecodr is an active, hands-on option for teaching young kids simple programming concepts.

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The Ultimate List of Toys, Kits, and Books to Teach Kids Coding

December 11, 2015Ariane Coffin

A list of physical goods to teach your kids programming and electronics. Perfect for celebrating Hour of Code or as gifts under your Yuletide tree.

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The Ultimate List of Tutorials, Apps, and Games to Teach Kids Coding

December 6, 2015Ariane Coffin1

Here’s a very long (and we’re thankful for that) list of online courses, tutorials, apps, and games that teach kids (and adults!) to program.

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‘Minecraft’ Server Design From Youth Digital

August 21, 2015Rory Bristol

The author describes his experience learning how to code ‘Minecraft’ servers with his son through Youth Digital’s new class ‘Minecraft’ Server Design.

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So Your Kids Want Their Own Minecraft Server

January 24, 2015Maryann Goldman9

GeekMom Maryann shows you how easy it is to have your own GForce Minecraft Server.

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Introducing Dash and Dot from the Wonder Workshop!

January 13, 2015Maryann Goldman

GeekMom Maryann investigates whether Dash and Dot from Wonder Workshop can jump start your child on learning to program.

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Learn to Program While Carving a Pumpkin

November 3, 2014Maryann Goldman

Create your on virtual jack-o-lantern on Khan Academy!

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Promote Computer Science Education With Hour of Code

November 1, 2013Ariane Coffin1

Participate in Hour of Code to help reach the goal of introducing 10 million students of all ages to programming. All it takes is one hour.

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GeekMom Bit by Bit: RoboMind Teaches Text Editor-Based Programming to Kids

October 20, 2013Ariane Coffin

RoboMind is a no-prerequisite-required introduction to programming, where the objective is to create programs that allow a robot to perform certain tasks.

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