Play-based Learning
Play-based learning with technology, such as coding games and apps, can help children develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills, which are essential for future readiness. These are a few recommended coding apps.
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Code-a-pillar
Code-a-pillar allows small children to learn the fundamentals of coding in a fun and interactive way. With the Code-a-pillar app, kids can learn the basics of coding in a safe and secure environment. By solving puzzles, kids can build and program their own virtual Code-a-pillar, helping them develop problem solving skills, logical thinking and creativity.
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Hopster Coding Safari
Code Safari is a free app that introduces kids to basic coding principles, such as algorithms, without requiring any reading. With drag-and-drop game mechanics designed to be accessible to preschoolers, our game is designed to challenge and engage kids as they progress through the levels.
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Lightbot
Lightbot is a fun and interactive way to introduce children to the world of coding. Through the application’s puzzles, kids learn the basics of coding and develop their logic and computational thinking skills while having fun. As they progress, they gain patience and the challenges become more and more difficult. With Lightbot, kids are able to learn while having fun!
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Kodable
Kodable offers interactive games and self-guided activities to teach kids how to code. Students don't need any prior coding experience; they start at the beginner level and progress to the expert levels, where they employ coding syntax to create commands in streamlined JavaScript or Swift.
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Scratch JNR
This application helps little children to easily learn how to code and create their own interactive stories. They can use the application’s programming blocks to help their characters make movements: the application’s interface and programming language are specifically adapted to their needs, age and abilities.
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Code.org
Code.org a web-based application that offers coding pathways from pre-reader to 16 year olds. It is fully aligned to ISTE standards. The coding pathway is interspersed with video content and code.org has partnered with Disney so many of kid's favourite characters are included in the stories. Visit code.org from the link.
