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I'm a big fan of Processing or p5.js for teaching kids that age how to write code. The immediate visual feedback from a line or two of code creates a positive f
by nrjames 10y ago
I'm a big fan of Processing or p5.js for teaching kids that age how to write code. The immediate visual feedback from a line or two of code creates a positive feedback loop that encourages learning. Shiffman's book Learning Processing is a great gentle introduction: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Processing-Second-Programming-Interaction/dp/0123944430/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1469470998&sr=1-3&keywords=nature+of+code https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Processing-Second-Programmin...
His Nature of Code work -- simulating nature through code -- also is really interesting but requires a little background in coding.
- monk_e_boy 10y agoScratch from MIT is worth taking a look at. Really good fun and we use it in UK schools to teach the kids programming. There is also Kodu from Microsoft (google it and take a look at the images and video) Kodu is ACE I love love love it. But it may be a little advanced for her. And roll play games, D&D is tricky for most kids, but there is Hero Kids and Dungeon World (try some of the one shots) these are super geeky and fun and nerdy and min/max characters teach you a lot.
- nrjames 10y agoShiffman also has a "Coding Rainbow" series on YouTube that is pretty great. He has a good personality for goofy YouTube programming teacher. https://www.youtube.com/user/shiffman https://www.youtube.com/user/shiffman
- absorber 10y agoHis videos are so great! I'm watching his "Introduction - p5.js" video [0] and I'm crying with laughter. His style of teaching is truly inspirational. [0] https://youtu.be/8j0UDiN7my4?list=PLRqwX-V7Uu6Zy51Q-x9tMWIv9cueOFTFA https://youtu.be/8j0UDiN7my4?list=PLRqwX-V7Uu6Zy51Q-x9tMWIv9...