Free Scratch Flashcards for Offline Coding Activity
Here’s an offline coding activity that is ideal for kids: build scripts with large paper Scratch blocks that look like the “real thing”. Scratch…
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How to Submit Work in ScratchJr
When teaching coding to kids, you might want them to submit work in ScratchJr for assessment. If you have ScratchJr installed on a Windows…
Peer Review & Programming – A Great Coding Strategy
Here’s a key game coding strategy for beginner programmers: pair up to test often, not just at the end of your project. Whenever your…
Be a Scratch Pro: Motion Blocks Tips and Tricks
If you are using Scratch to learn to code, you are probably using the motion blocks. Here are 10 ways to make the most…
How to Be a Good Team Player in the World of Programming
Knowing how to be a team player in the workplace is a soft skill that everyone requires. Most jobs require collaboration. However, programming is…
Spark Creativity With Innovative Programming Lessons
Spark creativity with programming lessons that inspire students to develop original programs. You do not want everyone in the class coding the same cookie-cutter…
Persistence is a Soft Skill Every Programmer Needs
Persistence is a soft skill every programmer needs because they cannot give up every time adversity strikes. Soft skills are traits that shape work…
Programming Lessons and Being Meticulous
Programming lessons and being meticulous go hand and hand. They are the perfect match! This is because a successful programmer needs this soft skill…
It’s Easy to Improve Logical Thinking with Programming
You can improve logical thinking with programming activities that engage learners. Being logical is a trademark of programmers and is one of the most…