12 Easy Ways to Teach Kids to Code: Hour of Code & CS4Ed Week 2024
Get ready for CS4Ed Week 2024 and the Hour of Code with this special episode of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast! 🎉 We’re sharing 12 practical and fun coding activities that will inspire creativity and teach kids computational thinking. From gamified platforms like CodeCombat to app development with Mad Learn, hands-on robotics, and unplugged challenges, there’s something here for every educator and student.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How to use CodeCombat and Code.org to engage students in coding.
- Creative ideas like Dance Party, Minecraft, and coding with Anna and Elsa.
- Hands-on activities with mBot Robots, Arduino Boards, and Hummingbird Kits.
- Unplugged coding with Hot Wheels for a screen-free coding experience.
- Why coding is an essential skill for students of all ages.
🎙️ About the Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Mad Learn, a comprehensive app-building platform that integrates the design thinking process. Learn how to inspire students with app development tools they’ll love: https://coolcatteacher.com/madlearn.
📚 Links and Resources:
All resources mentioned in this episode are available at https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e871
👩🏫 Host:
Vicki Davis, the Cool Cat Teacher®, shares practical tips and tools to inspire educators worldwide. She is a classroom teacher, programmer, author, and Mom.
