what about code?

[Korrale4kq]

Wow! I want it. I am just afraid to look at the price.

[mario]

That is really incredible. It is in a crowdfunding stage. Good time for early adopters to buy.

[mario]

More on the awareness of the importance of code
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/6XvmhE1J9PY&rel=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/6XvmhE1J9PY&rel=1</a>

[mario]

Another option:

http://primo.io/

[TeachingMyToddlers]

Kids book about programming: http://www.helloruby.com/

https://d2pq0u4uni88oo.cloudfront.net/projects/487058/video-329907-h264_high.mp4

[jon_kodable]

Hey guys,
I'm Jon, and I'm a creator of Kodable, which is designed to help kids learn programming in a self-guided environment (meaning you don't need to know any yourself). TeachingMyToddlers started a question & answer thread for me about Kodable and, more importantly, early childhood programming education. So if you have any questions about this kind of stuff, I'd be happy to answer them there

Hope its ok to mention another thread in this one? Sorry if I'm breaking any forum rules 

[TeachingMyToddlers]

Not breaking any rules at all! Thank you for taking the time and we are so happy to have you share your knowledge in our little community.  It is very appreciated and encouraging. 

[TeachingMyToddlers]

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/15-ways-teaching-students-coding-vicki-davis

[TeachingMyToddlers]

https://www.helpkidscode.com/sections/all-stories/the-last-words/

I have been thinking about making some LR files to introduce novel, difficult technical jargon. Even if I don't include definitions just yet (maybe, maybe not?), introducing the terminology certainly can't hurt. I found this list, but don't LOVE it. http://whatis.techtarget.com/glossary/Computing-Fundamentals
 
You know how Usborne has the series "The First 100 Words in _____________" (spanish, russian, etc). I want something like the "First 100 Words in Computer Science."  Anyone have any brilliant sources to share on the subject?  [edited to add: I love it when I answer my own questions without even realizing it. :P Usborne DOES have a book on this and I just bought it for a whopping four dollars. http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Dictionary-Beginners-Usborne-Guides/dp/0746033443/ref=dp_ob_title_bk )


Found these flashcards although they seem a little young for my kiddos (they include shape and color matching games): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1886034753/giggle-chips-abc-computer-science-game-cards 

And lastly, a recent article I came across- http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/02/17/271151462/a-push-to-boost-computer-science-learning-even-at-an-early-age

[Mandabplus3]

Oh wow! Usborne have a book for everything!
Please let us know what the book is like...your $4 gamble 
Jon it is a great idea to reference other threads so we can all hunt for more information. Especially if your name is on the topic line
For those interested here is the other thread
http://forum.brillkids.com/teaching-your-child-other-topics/ask-a-programmer-guest-post-with-kodable-kids-app-creator-jon-mattingly/msg103670/?topicseen#new

[TeachingMyToddlers]

Yes, super helpful, thank you Manda.

[SwahiliMom]

It looks like there are several computer scientist/programmers here.  Great!!!   
My husband and I both have computer science degrees and are interested in learning about how other parents are teaching programming to their children.

Years ago, our 11-year-old had success with learning coding fundamentals (interest in coding, understanding the concept of code syntax, loops, variables) by utilizing the following resources:

1. Scratch
2. Goanimate
3. Xtranormal (no longer active - http://professorjosh.com/2013/07/29/xtranormal-is-saying-goodbye-for-now-a-few-alternatives-to-try/)

He also tried my personal favorite, Treehouse (http://teamtreehouse.com/), with no success.    He didn't like learning through video and it was ineffective for him.

We did not do much with Code Avengers (http://www.codeavengers.com/) but it may be worth a try for someone.



Again, he is now 11.  We are now using Codecademy(http://www.codecademy.com) to teach basic HTML5 and Javascript.

I recently came across the following list that may provide more opportunities for older kids to learn Javascript. http://www.hackreactor.com/prepare-for-admissions-challenge

My plans:  I'm also thinking about hiring a college student this summer to help show the 11-year-old how to do more with Javascript.  I may incorporate the $99 Finch robot (http://www.finchrobot.com) into this effort.  Does anyone have any experience with Finch?  It looks like Finch can be programmed in a number of languages outside of just Javascript (including Scratch).  If the robot is entertaining enough, I may use it to help our 5-year-old learn Scratch as well.

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