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Explore how kids are using Scratch, an open source development environment, to learn the art and science of coding in a fun, interactive way.

5 Scratch code blocks to teach kids how to program a video game

Advance your Scratch skills with loops, conditional statements, collision detection, and more in this article in a series about teaching kids to code.

Jess Weichler 06 Oct 2020 64 votes

Code your first algorithm in Scratch

Learn how to get started with Scratch in this article in a series about teaching kids to code.

Jess Weichler 25 Sep 2020 87 votes 8 comments

How my students taught me to code

Coding is for everyone—from preschoolers to adults. Here are some ways to help you and your children learn to code.

Jess Weichler 23 Sep 2020 66 votes 4 comments

Affordable ways to hook kids on coding

The holiday break and start of the new year are just around the corner, and this week's "Hour of...

Dr. Bryson Payne 11 Dec 2015 359 votes

6 tips for teaching kids to code

Whether you are a software developer or you have no programming background, these six practical...

Al Sweigart 18 Jun 2015 653 votes 8 comments

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BASIC programming with Gambas for the beginner programmer

Scratch is a great tool for teaching programming to young children, but what happens when kids...

Joshua Allen Holm (Correspondent) 24 Apr 2014 407 votes 6 comments

How computer science teachers can better reach their students

Imagine being a high school freshman walking down the halls of your new school on the very first...

Lauren Egts 16 Jan 2014 492 votes 2 comments

Student programming with Scratch and The Finch

The growing shortage of qualified programmers, computer scientists and software engineers is...

Charlie Reisinger 22 Aug 2013 340 votes 4 comments

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