Learning to code for kids
- Lawrence Folland
Here are some resources for learning to code. I’ve avoided any that require payment or a login.
Web-based tools
rodocodo - Code Hour for ages 4-7 and 8-11
https://game.rodocodo.com/hour-of-code/
Notes: web-based game, but also available for iPhone or Android
Quick to get into and easy to play. Will get trickier as you complete levels.
An Introduction to rodocodo can be found here:
Free Coding Game for Kids - Rodocodo
Blockly Games
Similar to rodocodo with a little less “hand holding”. A bit more advanced.
Has several different flavours of games, Puzzle is like LightBot or RododCodo, “Turtle” is like programming in Logo. Music and Pond are very interesting. Based on Scratch.
Scratch
Full featured system based on Block programming. Lots of tutorials.
Web-based reviews/summaries
Top 9 Online Coding Games for Kids in 2023 (Free Online Coding Games Included)