Here’s a brief introduction to Scratch, a free online programming software which is a great tool to get started with coding! Terms you’ll need to know:1) stage: where you can preview and test your project2) block palette: contains all potential instruction blocks (colored sections contain their own unique sets of …
Coding can’t get any easier than this! We love this little robot – just download the app, choose your level, and start coding. Root even works on magnetic whiteboards! block-based programming for beginners text-based programming for more advanced explore your artistic side compose music create games Here’s our first program:
What is Makey Makey? It’s a simple invention kit for beginners and experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. Gallery Guides Resources Music Examples
Our free Botley arrived in the mail today – we’ll be posting our coding adventures with him very soon! But what does he do? Meet Botley, the code to fun! As the newest member of the Learning Resources family, Botley is here to introduce coding in an easy, friendly way. …
Kids can become one of their favorite Superheroes instead of watching them on tv in a never-ending loop! With the littleBits Avengers Kit, kids use 9 bits, Hero Gear, customizable stickers, and the Hero app, allowing them to build and customize their own action hero gear and create their own adventures. …
Build a coding wand that responds to your movements. Learn to code using JavaScript. Wave your coding wand and watch as images magically appear on your screen. For ages 6 & up. Watch the video below to learn more…
Kids ages 4 – 10 can learn how to code with colorful luminescent coding bricks by LOMO – the tangible coding game. Introduce them to the world of logic with physical programming. No screen time required! Watch the video below to learn more:
Roblox offers students the opportunity to actively engage in the creative process and learn coding, design, and entrepreneurial skills. But what exactly is Roblox? Roblox allows anyone to build and publish their own games while learning real 21st century skills. And guess what? Roblox’s creation tools and educational content are provided …
The Piper Computer Kit is a STEM product for kids 8 - 14. With Piper, they can learn how to build and program electronics at home or at school. They’ll begin the Piper experience by building the Piper Computer Kit, a fully functioning computer, following a real engineering blueprint. Once …
Honeycomb allows you to create interactive works by simply connecting input and output blocks to make a variety of amazing creations . Focusing on physical computing, kids quickly learn the basic concepts of computer programming by using a hands-on approach. No engineering background is needed, but they’ll touch on STEAM …
