FLEX-Computer Programming

ScratchVisit Website: http://scratch.mit.edu/

Jump-start future programmers with adaptive sandbox tool

Code.orgVisit Website: http://www.code.org

Popular games, big names get kids and teachers pumped to program

CodemojiVisit Website: https://www.codemoji.com

Emoji-based coding tool demystifies web design and animation

TicklePublisher: Tickle Labs

Robots, Arduinos, and drones -- the block coding app to rule them all

SPRK Lightning Lab - Programming for Sphero RobotsPublisher: Orbotix Inc.

Cool robots and creative play make programming irresistible

TynkerVisit Website: http://www.tynker.com/

Cute, colorful coding platform caters to strong independent readers

Google CS FirstVisit Website: https://www.cs-first.com

Middle school CS platform offers stellar resources, organizing tools

Made with CodeVisit Website: https://www.madewithcode.com/

Enticing projects and inspiring videos offer anyone an intro to coding

Cargo-BotPublisher: Two Lives Left

Challenging game helps kids learn to think like programmers

GameMaker: StudioPublisher: YoYo Games Ltd.

One of the best creation tools available for aspiring game developers

Appinventor.orgVisit Website: http://www.appinventor.org/

Great mobile app creation site has solid teacher resources

Human Resource MachinePublisher: Tomorrow Corporation

Addictive, unique way to supplement coding instruction

Lightbot - Programming PuzzlesPublisher: LightBot Inc.

Simple design, but challenging fun for budding programmers

ThunkableVisit Website: https://thunkable.com/#/

Build a working iOS or Android app, even without coding experience

GameSaladPublisher: GameSalad, Inc.

Great interface, flexible publishing options make game-making a snap

CodestersVisit Website: https://www.codesters.com/

Differentiated text-based coding makes for truly authentic experiences

CodeCombatPublisher: CodeCombat

Dungeon-crawling adventure where code is king

Code MonkeyVisit Website: http://www.playcodemonkey.com/

Puzzler's use of real code fills niche in crowded learn-to-code genre

Mozilla ThimbleVisit Website: https://thimble.mozilla.org/

Inspiring platform teaches coding through remixing

Swift PlaygroundsPublisher: Apple

Fun, intuitive iOS-coding app great for newbies or pros

Mozilla X-Ray GogglesVisit Website: https://goggles.webmaker.org/

Remix tool reveals code, can strengthen kids' understanding of the web

Code AvengersVisit Website: http://www.codeavengers.com/

Challenging puzzles teach with real code; best for more advanced kids

CodecademyVisit Website: http://www.codecademy.com

Terrific hands-on coding practice with live feedback

Construct 2Publisher: Scirra

Standout, pro-caliber game-dev tool still great for novices

CodeaPublisher: Two Lives Left

Well-thought-out coding platform for real game programming