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) | 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 |
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Content type | Tools for learning |
Format | Web page |
Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI2P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving a sequence of steps, branching (decisions) and iteration (repetition)
AC9TDI4P01
Define problems with given design criteria and by co-creating user stories
AC9TDI4P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving sequencing, comparison operators (branching) and iteration
AC9TDI6P05
Implement algorithms as visual programs involving control structures, variables and input
AC9TDI6P02
Design algorithms involving multiple alternatives (branching) and iteration |
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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