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.
Currently serving schools in Montgomery County and Northern Virginia.
Grades: K - 2nd Ages: 5 - 7
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Calling all young Minecrafters! Unleash your creativity while customizing your beloved game, Minecraft! Using an age-appropriate drag-and-drop coding environment, young students will learn fundamental coding concepts like Sequence and Loops. They'll apply these skills to create exciting projects, such as building their own zoo, aquarium, dazzling diamond house, and even code a magic wand to summon animals and items. Get ready to embark on a journey to code your very own Minecraft mods!
Grades: 3rd - 5th Ages: 8 - 11
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Learn to code robots! Students will learn the basics of programming a robot and learn how to use code along with hardware to open up so many more possibilities with technology. Through a block-based, visual programming platform, coders will learn introductory concepts, such as code structure, variables, and loops. They will apply these concepts, along with problem-solving and creative thinking, to program their robot to complete mission challenges, such as avoiding obstacles, light sensing and following a path.
Grades: 3rd - 5th Ages: 8 - 11
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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!