Coding is how we tell computers, robots, and apps what to do—like giving instructions in a special language they understand. Just like you might write a recipe to bake a cake, coding is writing step-by-step commands to make a computer perform tasks like playing a game, solving a puzzle, or drawing a picture. It's like being the director of your own digital world!
When kids learn to code, they're not just using technology—they're creating it! Coding helps build problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and creativity. With just a few lines of code, kids can make animations, design games, or even control real-world gadgets like robots and lights. It's like learning a magic trick where the magic is real—and you're the magician!
Platform: Scratch
What to Do: Kids can create a short animated story using colorful characters (called sprites). They'll code the characters to talk, move, and react with simple drag-and-drop blocks.
What They Learn: Basics of sequencing, events like "when green flag clicked", and simple animations while telling a story.
Platform: Scratch (for younger kids) or Python (on Thonny or Trinket for older kids)
What to Do: The game asks the player to guess a number between 1 and 10. If guessed correctly, it says "You win!"—otherwise gives hints like higher/lower.
What They Learn: Variables, conditionals (if-else), loops, and user input—fundamentals of coding.
