Hour of Code Platforms to Explore:
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced coder, CS Ed Week is the perfect time to dive into an Hour of Code. Here are a few top platforms to check out:
Code.org: Featuring a wide range of activities from beginner-friendly to advanced coding challenges, the Hour of Code tutorials are an excellent starting point for students.
BrainPOP Creative Coding: BrainPOP offers fun, animated videos and interactive coding activities that introduce students to the fundamentals of programming and computational thinking.
Scratch: A fantastic platform for K-8 students to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations using block-based coding.
3D Coding with Tinkercad: Tinkercad offers students an exciting way to code and design in 3D.
Python for Young Coders:
Feeling nervous about coding? Don’t worry – you don’t have to be a computer scientist to introduce programming to your students. If you’re ready to explore the world of coding with your class but aren’t sure where to start, Python is an easy-to-learn, versatile programming language that's perfect for students in grades 5 and up.
Introduction to Python Project: Raspberry Pi Foundation teaches how to use variables, loops, and functions to create visual and interactive artwork, animations, simulations, and more.
Python for Beginners: freeCodeCamp.org step-by-step guide to Python basics, including variables, loops, and conditional statements.
Contact me for personalized ideas, curated recommendations for beginner-friendly and advanced coding platforms, project ideas tailored to your curriculum, or hands-on tech support. I also have a wealth of resources, including interactive tutorials, plug-and-play lesson plans, and creative challenges to make coding fun, accessible, and engaging for your students – and for you too.
