It goes without saying that our younger generation is more exposed to technology than we ever were during our childhood. For today’s generation, technology is a fundamental part of life. Kids nowadays have their hands on laptops, smartphones, tablets as their past time activity.
However, most of our younger generation does not have much of an idea when it comes to knowing how such devices work, at least on a cellular level. In the past few years, parents and organisations have grown aware of the importance of teaching young kids to code. While coding is a huge and complex topic, there are multiple software and platforms that offer easy and interactive ways to learn to code.
If you want your kids to learn how most of the devices work and how important of a role coding plays in the rapid development of technology, you can introduce your kids to the following resources:
Scratch
Scratch is one of the most popular coding tools that cater to children between the age of 8 to 16. It is specifically designed to help children who are only getting into the realm of coding and computer programming. With Scratch, kids can learn to create animations, games, and stories using building blocks that are designed to resemble the structure of code. Scratch is designed specially to cater to children and features a user-friendly and interactive interface. It also provides a guide for the first-timers which can be downloaded from the internet.
Hopscotch
Hopscotch is another coding app specially designed for kids. The app can be downloaded on the iPad and comes with features such as basic games and pixel art. The app comes with videos and games that help kids better understand the mechanics of coding. Kids can also participate in communities where they can play challenges and post questions when they face a difficult scenario.
Little Bits
Little Bits is a play set consisting of more than 60 colour coded modules that can be used for programming, hacking, and interacting with programmes. It comes with a circuit that allows kids to play with the set anywhere by plugging in. All you need to do is plug the set into a computer and put together the provided module and you are good to go.
Dash and Dot
Dash and Dot are two spherical robots that help kids learn to code. One of the robots in the set is stationary while the other one is mobile. It is designed to incite creativity and imagination among kids. Dash and Dot is created to be used by kids above the age of 5. The robot set contains sensors, a speaker, power button, and a micro USB port. The robots in the set are specially designed to cater to kids and invoke creativity in them. The robots are programmable with the help of a few apps including Go, Path, Blocky.
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Light Bot
This one especially focuses on teaching coding classes for kids in a fun way. It is designed to serve kids between the age of 4 to 8 and focuses on teaching kids to navigate a robot through mazes. Some of the stages are a little difficult for kids and require an expert supervisor.
Tynker
Tynker is one of the most popular resources for teaching kids to code. It comes with a number of courses that allows kids to create their own games such as Ninja Runner, Goblin Quest, and more.
As a parent, you can choose any of the above-mentioned platforms to introduce your kids to coding. Before getting your kids to get their hands on these coding platforms, you will have to explain to your kids what coding is how it is applied throughout the world in various fields. Make sure you remain available to clear their doubts about computer applications and functionalities.
