Use visual aids like charts, diagrams, and infographics. You can also use interactive coding platforms, online tutorials, and educational games.
Use apps
Apps like SpriteBox Coding, Code Spark, and Scratch can help kids learn to code in different ways:
SpriteBox Coding: An adventure game that teaches coding through icons that become textual commands. It can teach kids about sequencing, loops, parameters, procedures, and basic Swift and Java syntax.
Code Spark: An app with drag-and-drop logic games that some kids enjoy.
Scratch: A programming language that uses a colorful interface and involves dragging and dropping elements instead of writing code.
Use flashcards
Flashcards can be a great tool for students who need to memorize information. You can have students make their own flashcards and decorate them in creative ways.
Use project-based learning
Working on a project can help kids apply what they’ve learned and reinforce it through hands-on practice.
Acknowledge progress
Show your child that you are proud of their progress to help them stay motivated.
Use “unplugged” activities
Introduce obstacles or dead ends that require students to find a new path, mimicking the process of identifying and fixing errors in code.
Use educational websites
Websites like Kodable can help kids learn about coding at a younger age.
