The internet is a wonderful tool that gives our children access to a world of information and possibilities. The internet is a staple in most households across America. According to the Pew Research Center, “as of January 2014, 87% of American adults ages 18 and older use the internet.” That means that almost nine in […]
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Computational thinking and making are powerful tools you can use to solve problems and design solutions. The combination of physical and digital devices (physical computing) takes this a step further, by allowing you to create interactive systems. Physical computing in the computer Science curriculum is important as it helps learners see the relevance of Computer
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Coding competitions are a great way for kids to learn coding and compete with their peers. They offer kids a platform where they can learn to code by providing a fun and competitive environment. They can also motivate kids to keep practicing and expanding their skills. If you’re thinking of signing your kid up for
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This summer engage your kids with some Making, Science and Fun all rolled into one activity with this DIY Kaleidoscope! DIY Kaleidoscope What is DIY? It stands for “do it yourself” and is a great way to make things with your own two hands. There are so many benefits to getting kids involved in making
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In this article, we’ll show you how to make a piano app using MIT App Inventor. Kids can create this app in a very short time and can be created by kids who have just started coding. We’ll use the MIT App Inventor platform to create the piano app. MIT App Inventor is a cloud-based
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As a kid Career Day was always my least favorite school event. I would sit in the gymnasium with a sea of parents eager to talk about their work, but none of what they said seemed to interest me. It wasn’t until recently that I realized what I was missing: an understanding of the endless
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When most parents start thinking about extracurricular activities for their children, they consider games, gymnastics, dance, and maybe band practice. Their first choice for engaging their elementary school kids probably doesn’t include coding classes for kids, but should it be? Do you need a meaningful activity that ensures your kid’s development and advancement? The learning
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When I first started my python journey, I was about 12 years old. As a kid, it was always easy to memorize nameless syntax and dozens of lines of code, but I always found it difficult to apply my knowledge to create something tangible. It wasn’t until I was introduced to python projects that I
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