Coding with Kids

Coding with Kids

Coding with Kids has been teaching coding enrichment classes to K-12 students, both in person and online since 2013. We provide a developmentally appropriate coding curriculum for various grade levels. We focus first on teaching coding skills concepts and introducing students to different programming languages appropriate for their age and experience level. We recognize that each child learns differently. Our curriculum allows students to advance at their own pace. Our goal is that no one is left behind and those students who need extensions have opportunities to stretch themselves beyond expectations. You can learn more at our website, which is www.codingwithkids.com.

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Little Coders: Intro to Coding

Grades: K - 2nd Ages: 5 - 7

Description

Get them started early! Our Little Coders class offers young children the perfect opportunity to develop their computational thinking skills, create their first programs, and have a blast with their friends! Our curriculum is tailored specifically for early readers and takes into consideration their cognitive abilities and attention span, typically found in children aged 5-7. We utilize age-appropriate online tools, including Lightbot, Kodable, and Scratch, to introduce fundamental coding skills. Beginner students learn essential coding concepts such as Loops and Conditions. Through practice, they apply these concepts to build simple projects, including games, stories, and even animated characters. Returning and experienced students encounter new challenges that will allow them to push their coding knowledge to the next level.

Little Coders: Intro to Robotics

Grades: K - 2nd Ages: 5 - 8

Description

Looking for a hands-on STEM course your Little Coder will love? In this course, students will have a blast while learning about robots and how they work. Through visual programming, students will learn computational thinking and basic programming concepts such as: pseudo-coding, code structure, variables, and loops. Students will participate in fun and engaging activities to practice problem-solving and creative thinking. They will complete interactive projects and code their robots to perform tasks like turning the robot’s lights on and off, playing music, moving, and detecting sound.

Scratch: Game Development

Grades: 3rd - 5th Ages: 8 - 11

Description

Do you love playing games and telling stories? If you do, then this course is perfect for you! Get ready to learn how to code and express your creativity. We'll be using Scratch, a fun drag-and-drop coding tool which lets you create cool games, animations, and interactive stories. In this course, you will build exciting projects like games where characters jump and run on scrolling platforms, stories where you can navigate through a maze, and even multiplayer games to play with your friends! If you're just starting out, we'll begin by learning the basics of coding games. We'll teach you how to make things happen in your games using loops, conditions, and variables. Returning students will move on to more interesting concepts like using special conditions and making functions that can do different tasks. For those who want an extra challenge, we'll explore advanced topics like game physics, working with arrays (a way to store lots of information), and even adding artificial intelligence to your games! So get ready to have a blast!