hour of code Archives

160: An easy way to get your children coding

Do you need an easy way to get your children coding? Do you know they need to learn and have no idea where to start?

Well, this episode is for you. In it, I share about the Hour of Code and how it can get children of all ages (even ore-readers) started with coding – or get them to move on to the next level.

FundaFunda’s programming classes mentioned in this episode:

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Everybody code for one hour this week!

111: Everybody code for one hour this week!

It’s time for the Hour of Code again – and in this episode, everyone is encouraged to code for one hour! It doesn’t matter when you listen – the activities will be available free for you to try.

You can find all the Hour of Code activities here.

The ones I mention in this episode:

Disney Codeillusion: Media Art Adventure with Mickey
Grades 2-8 | JavaScript
Design Your Own Maze!
Grades 6+ | JavaScript
Code a Grandparent Card in Scratch
Grades 2-8 | Blocks
Codesters: Code Your Own PSA
Grades 6+ | Python
CodeMonkey Jr.: Pre-coding for Preschoolers
Pre-reader | Blocks
Build your own chatbot in Python
Grades 9+ | Python
Space Adventure: Write Code and Catch Bananas!
Grades 2-8 | CoffeeScript
Professor Photon’s Color Conundrum
Grades 6+ | Computational Thinking focused so no language

Show host FundaFunda Academy has a Christmas contest that includes basic Scratch tutorials.

For Computer Education week (ends Sunday 13 December) you can get FundaFunda’s 5-week Beginner Scratch or Python class for just $35 (a $20 saving). No coupon required.These classes are self-paced but are also graded and help is available for students who need it.

Join our Facebook Group especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology in your homeschool. We would love to hear how you are using tech in early elementary homeschooling!

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