Coding
Ready to try out your computer programming skills? Check out these sites and see what you can do!
The Lima City Schools has a great HOUR OF CODE site with links to coding games, ways to be creative with code, and robotics and animation challenges. Here are some other fun sites for you to check out if you want to learn more about coding, or perfect your skills!
Scratch - A great place to start- you can make games, videos, and more!
Code.org - Probably the simplest place to start, with great "unplugged" activities, easy lessons that gently step students from one concept to another, and good navigation. Can start as young as kindergarten with this and advance through middle school.
Click on Code.org/learn for hour of code activities split by grade level and ability.
Bricklayer - Grades 3 and up; combine math, coding, and art!
Pencil Code - Grades 5 and up; create art, music, games, and stories using block coding
Blockly - "Games for tomorrow's programmers!"
Harry Potter Coding - Learn to code and make magic on screen with creative challenges inspired by the Wizarding World!
Create Your Own Google Logo - Ever wondered what goes into creating those awesome Google logos? Find out as you design your own!
Symbaloo for Young Learners - A collection of different coding games and links to various coding websites for beginners
Symbaloo Coding Resources - A collection of coding resources for those looking for new challenges
Bee-Bot Online - Program your Bee-Bot to travel around the mat