CS for Families

Computer Science Resources

your Children can access and use for Free!

scratch

Formats Available: If you do not have an internet connection, just download the desktop version of Scratch and use it at the beach this summer!

Recommended Ages: Grade 3 and Up

How to Get it: Visit https://scratch.mit.edu

Summary: Use this visual programming language that is great for interactive stories, games and animations. Kids will love creating projects and parents will love the creative thinking, systematic reasoning and collaborative skills they acquire.

Scratch, Jr.

Formats Available: Online version & mobile app available.

Recommended Ages: K-2

How to Get it: Visit https://www.scratchjr.org/

Summary: ScratchJr is an introductory programming language that enables young children (ages 5-7) to create their own interactive stories and games.

kodable

Formats Available: Online version & mobile app available.

Recommended Ages: K-2

How to Get it: Visit https://www.kodable.com/hour-of-code/maze-maker to try it for free.

Summary: Kids in grades K-2 will love navigating and making their own Kodable mazes!

code.org

Formats Available: Online website.

Recommended Ages: 4-18

How to Get it: Visit https://code.org/learn.

Summary: Code.Org is a wonderful resource for parents of children ages 4-18! Try a one-hour tutorial designed for all ages in over 45 languages. Join millions of students and teachers in over 180 countries starting with an Hour of Code. A great resource for children of all ages and all skill levels!

codenext

Formats Available: Online version & LiveLab sessions.

Recommended Ages: HS

How to Get it: Visit https://codenext.withgoogle.com/.

Summary: Google's Code Next program works with high schoolers to cultivate the next generation of Black and Latinx tech leaders.

NYS CS and Digital Fluency Learning Standards

Learn about the newly adopted standards here.

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