Cool Tools to Help Kids Learn to Code
This list of apps are organised into those suitable for young children (5-8 year olds) and those for older children 10+. Each suggested app has a link and a brief description. Note some suggested apps have a cost associated with them for purchase.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | F-2, 3-4, 5-6 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Tools for learning |
| Format | Web page |
| Keywords | Coding, Programming, Computational Thinking, Apps |
| Organisation | Common Sense Media |
| Copyright | Common Sense Media Inc. 2016. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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