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Classroom application |
Scratch Jr. |
By snapping together graphical programming blocks, children can make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. In the process, children learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer. They also use math and language in a meaningful and motivating context, supporting the development of early-childhood numeracy and literacy.
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Go here for lessons and printable instructions:
http://www.scratchjr.org/teach.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQIhr--AANo |
Tynker |
Learn programming through game play and fun puzzles. There are over 100 tutorials within the app.
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Great app for hour of code. Lots of tutorials. There is also a Tynker app for school which also you to set up student accounts. Occasionally, this app goes on sale for free.
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Move the Turtle $
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Move The Turtle is an educational application for iPhone and iPad that teaches students the basics of creating computer programs, using intuitive graphic commands.
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Daisy the Dinosaur |
Learn the basics of computer programming with Daisy the Dinosaur! This free, fun app has an easy drag and drop interface that kids of all ages can use to animate Daisy to dance across the screen. Kids will intuitively grasp the basics of objects, sequencing, loops and events by solving this app's challenges. After playing Daisy, kids can choose to download a kit to program their own computer game.
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The Foos Coding 5+ |
Our creative space Foo Studio allows kids to put programming concepts to work by making video games and programming interactive stories. Creations can then be shared with a global community of Foo coders.
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Codable |
This award winning game and accompanying curriculum, is designed to teach the basics of computer coding to kids 5 and up.
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LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Fix the Factory |
FIX THE FACTORY IS THE COOL NEW PUZZLE GAME FROM LEGO® MINDSTORMS® FEATURING A COOL HUMANOID ROBOT, EV3RSTORM, AND A ROBOT FACTORY WITH BATTERY PACKS DROPPED IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES…
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