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Programming resource list

A curated collection of resources for teaching programming to children

A curated list of resources for teaching kids programming.

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Awesome Programming for Kids / Pre-Literate
Scratch Jr. An app that teaches young kids how to visually code interactive stories and games. A simplified version of the Scratch website, for a tablet
The Foos A funny, pre-literate iPad game that teaches concepts for commands, parameters, loops, and conditionals
Code-a-pillar A walking and singing catapiller toy that can be programmed by connecting a series of segments that give instructions

Awesome Programming for Kids / Lower Elementary
Scratch Scratch is a popular visual programming language for beginners, created by MIT. The Scratch website is a platform for kids to make interactive stories and share them with each other
Hopscotch Hopscotch is a code block editor like Scratch, but in an iOS app. Can program code to react to tipping and shaking the device
Evo from Ozobot Evo is a tiny robot that can move, light up, and make sounds. Also it detects what color it is driving on. It can follow commands based on the color of the line it is following. Or, it can be programmed using a code block editor like Scratch. Hold the robot up to a flashing dot on the screen, and the website will load the program onto the robot with light flashes
Lightbot Solve puzzles with commands, loops, and conditionals. Comes in Lightbot and lightbot Jr, and a mobile app or a desktop website
Code.org A website with interactive coding games and courses for kids. Covers a large range of ages and skill levels
Code Master An addictive board game that builds problem solving skills and understanding of programming logic. Starts basic and moves to very advanced
Cargo Bot iPad app to solve problems with constraints using commands, loops, conditional statements. More difficult puzzles than Lightbot
Python Turtle 406 10 months ago original (1986-2021) simple 'Python-Turtle' model
Code Monkey more graphics to learn Python type of code. ( Not-free for advanced levels )

Awesome Programming for Kids / Upper Elementary
tinkercad.com TinkerCAD is a free, 3D CAD modeling software program for children. Users can also manipulate the shapes using code blocks like Scratch
DIY.org An online community for kids to learn anything. Programming skills listed are App Dev, Backend Dev, Frontend Dev, Game Dev, Graphic Designer, Open Sourcerer, Scratcher, Sys Admin, and Web Designer
Code Combat Code a hero to compete heroic tasks using Javascript or Python. The hero gets new weapons or skills whenever the user learns a new method
Web Design for Kids A series of tutorials teaching children the basics of designing and building a website with HTML and CSS
Finch Robot A small robot designed for computer science education with support for multiple programming languages
Secret Coders A engaging book series that teaches programming concepts through Logo
Khan Academy - Computer Programming A series of web-based programming lessons with interactive challenges, by Khan Academy. Teaches topics like animation, game development, and web programming. Users can post questions, which get answered quickly by the community
Bitsbox A monthly box subscription that teaches kids how to code
CS Unplugged A collection of free learning activities that teach Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around
Lauren Ipsum A book that teaches problem-solving concepts in the context of programming. Sample chapters available online
Lego Mindstorms A robotics kit by Lego
Ruby Warrior An online tutorial-game with cool music that teaches Ruby programming
Swift Playgrounds Apple's fun iPad app for learning Swift
Microsoft MakeCode A suite of educational tools for kids, including online environments for game development, minecraft modding, hardware hacking, and more
Sphereo A spherical robot that can be programmed with a block-programming language in a companion app
KODU Game Lab Kodu lets kids create 3D games on the PC and Xbox via a simple visual programming language
CodeKidz Learn through AI tutor and gamified content, including python, javascript, c/c++, game development, machine learning, generative ai, and more

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