We hear so much about how important it is for kids to know how to code, or at least to understand the way computer code works. Even for kids who won’t go into computer programming as a career, the world is increasingly reliant on technology, and being able to understand what makes it all work will always be helpful.
But if you’re not a coder yourself it can be difficult to know where to being or how to teach kids about something you might not completely understand yourself.
iGameMom is coming to the rescue with her at-home coding camp. The five-day series of activities is suited to kids ages 5 to 10 and involves printable games and activities — no computer required (future camps will use computers to teach hands-on coding principles.)
The first day, for instances, uses a printable game where kids have to work out the code to get a hot dog to a bun. The game helps to illustrate the skills someone needs to be a good programmer, including the ability to work backward from the goal and see the steps that need to happen in between and being willing to try again when something doesn’t work the first time.
This looks like a lot of fun and an easy way to introduce some coding concepts without going over your head. You just might learn something, too.
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Hi thanks for sharing my coding camp idea and link to my post. However, I’d appreciate you use your own image, instead of my original image. Thanks,
Beth (iGameMom