We have lots of kids who are super interested in programming, and I just know we have a few app developers in our midst! How cool would that be?!
On the iPad…
1. Cargo-Bot: Free on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cargo-bot/id519690804?mt=8
This app has students writing programs that control a robotic arm to move, sort, and stack colored crates. The computer language is simple enough for younger kids, but challenging for even middle school kids.
2. Hopscotch: Free on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hopscotch-coding-for-kids/id617098629?mt=8
This app is a great introduction to programming for kids.
3. Move the Turtle: $2.99 on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/move-turtle.-programming-for/id509013878?mt=8
Teaches students the basics of programming (actual coding)
4. Daisy the Dinosaur: Free on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/daisy-the-dinosaur/id490514278?mt=8
Similar to Hopscotch
On the computer…
5. Scratch: Download for free at http://scratch.mit.edu/
Great programming environment for kids! This is a must!
6. Codecademy: Learn programming on the web with interactive tutorials. Create an account at http://www.codecademy.com/ and then choose from JavaScript, HTML/CSS, PHP, Phython, Ruby and APIs. (note from Mrs Spady: I have done this with my 2nd and 4th grader, but I usually have to sit down next to them and help them through it. It’s a little higher level, but doable.)
7. CODE.org: Another great online resource to learn programming. http://code.org/learn
8. Khan Academy: Yet another great online resource to learn about computer programming.
https://www.khanacademy.org/cs/programming