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Computational Thinking - Simple Coding 4 Kids

Coding, or computer programming, is giving a computer step-by-step commands to tell it what to do. This can include making websites, games and apps. Common coding languages include HTML and JavaScript. Coding helps students develop systematic reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills. Students who have mastered coding can construct, hypothesise, explore, experiment, evaluate, and draw conclusions. Coding is an important and necessary future-focused literacy. It is included as part of the school curricula in many countries who recognise this. Coding helps to create our digital world and as our world becomes more digital, coding is becoming more of an in-demand and employable skill.

Mihi Maker Via Gamefroot

A pepeha is a way to introduce yourself in māori. It tells other people who you are and where you come from. Your pepeha helps you make connections and build relationships. In this tutorial, you'll use the Gamefroot platform to Build your own pepeha in the form of a game!

Scratch Jr

ScratchJr is Coding for young children. Coding is the new literacy! With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer. ScratchJr is available as a free app.

CS Unplugged @ Home - No device needed!

Welcome to Computer Science Unplugged! This is a collection of fun and engaging activities that enable children to explore fundamental ideas in Computer Science, without having to use a computer. Traditionally these activities have been designed to be used with school classes and larger groups, but we’ve got many ideas for you to try out if you’re at home.