CODING AND PROGRAMMING

Coding and Programming

Computer Science in One Minute Videos

Think Like a Coder Video Series from TED ED

Hour of Code This global movement supports the organization of coding events across the world. Use the site to get one started, or check out the dozens of coding activities, all one hour in length.

Code.org Code.org is the non-profit organization behind the Hour of Code events. Create an account on Code.org to save your progress, or visit one of several third-party opportunities linked at the site.

Tynker “A complete visual learning system that teaches kids to code,” Tynker guides children through the coding process by creating games, apps, and projects. Initial accounts are free; family plans begin at $16 per quarter.

BitsBox BitsBox is a coding subscription box for kids, delivering new projects once a month. Subscriptions begin at $30/mo.

Scratch A favorite in our household, MIT’s Scratch program is completely free and completely awesome. Scratch is a coding platform that allows users to create, share, and remix any number of projects.

Code Monster Crunchzilla’s Code Monster is a gentle introduction to coding for kids. Actions reveal immediate results in the coding box.

Code Academy Code Academy allows users to learn to code interactively, for free.

Code Combat Code Combat’s mission is to “make coding accessible to every student on the planet.” Users learn coding skills through an adventure game format.

Stencyl A downloadable software program, Stencyl allows users to create and publish a variety of games and apps.

Tech RocketFree courses in Java, iOS, Python, and more.

Alice

Studio Code

Lightbot

Tynker Computer Coding Courses

TedEdX Think Like a Coder with lesson plans

Free Professional CAD Software

Coding Choice Board

Computer Programming

Computational and Design Thinking

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