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Coding for Children
A friendly coding course for kids aged about 7 to 12, starting from zero. Kids learn how computers follow instructions, then build real programs step by step, from games on paper to their first Scratch projects.
- Episodes
- 4
- Reading time
- 18 min
- Level
- Beginner
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Part 1Beginner4 episodes
- 01What Is Coding? Talking to ComputersA friendly first step into coding for kids: how computers follow instructions, what an algorithm is, and how to find and fix bugs.4 min read
- 02Sequences and Loops: Steps in Order, Again and AgainKids guide a robot across a grid with arrow cards, spot patterns, and learn how loops repeat steps so code stays short.4 min read
- 03Your First Scratch Program: Make a Sprite Move and TalkKids open Scratch, tour the editor and snap blocks together to make a sprite say hello and walk back and forth with a forever loop.5 min read
- 04Events: Make Your Sprite ListenKids learn what events are, then use arrow keys and clicks to control their Scratch sprite like a real game character.5 min read