New to Code? Get your Kids Start with Coding

The computer is the best creation of human mind till date. It is changing all the fields. The basic understanding of the language of equipment is a must. It is a challenge for an adult to teach computer coding to a child. Programming is an essential part of the education. The classic version of 3Rs in the literacy has progressed to the 4th R. These are Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Algorithm. The sets of algorithm dominate the 21st century, and these fundamental skills help in building creative thinking and problem-solving ability in your child.

Though schools have incorporated coding in their chapters, you can also help your child to hone his/her knowledge at home.

1)    The preschoolers’ programming

There is no need to explain rocket science for starting coding. Multi-screen command module and techno screen do not require starting it. The little fellows can be trained the ways of thinking in developing languages by the use of apps and toys. Kids between 2-5 years old are not mature enough to gulp the tougher aspects of coding. They are taking hygiene lessons, potty training, etc. Therefore, you must find out a similar way to teach them.

• Mobile Apps: – Mobile usage has spread like wildfire in every corner of the world. Our child always gets attracted to our phones especially when they sense we can play games on it. You can download a game like The Everything Machine that uses a drag and drop interface for reprogramming the tools and sensors of the phone.
• Board games: – Introduce few logical and fun board games like Spock during Pon Farr that doesn’t need to beep or flash.

2)    Training on making mistakes

Yes, you see it right. Coding can improve your kid’s spelling errors and boosts critical thinking. They need to learn to fix mistakes. For that, they must make mistakes.  Bugs are found in codes. Your child can learn how to eliminate error through a systematic process. In this way, the upcoming star will know that making mistakes is okay as long as one has the perception of correcting them.

3)    Google it

Google has the answer to almost everything.  “Made with Code” by Google aims at encouraging girls for making careers in computer science. The projects are easy. Google has developed the resources both for the beginners and the intermediates. New offerings are given periodically. Parents can learn along with their children from this guide.

4)    Strengthen the basics

Kids start with “visual block-based coding.” They use their mouse or finger to drag and drop the language blocks on the computer screen. Following several commands, such as repeat four times, or, move ten steps, essential components of gaming, animations, etc. are made. There is a non-profit website known as “code.org” that offers “free code studio program” with hundreds of block-based activities and courses. For example, the youngsters can program Elsa or make Star Wars game. The website also informs the parents about computer programming and look for various functions to get coding programs.

5)    Coding= Creativity

Do you know that coding is creative as it makes the non-living things come to live, like robots, drawings, applications, and games?

The computer programming stereotypes scare many people. The super imaginative senses of our little sweethearts trigger the urge to create things. Kids automatically love to draw pictures and build things with Lego. Therefore, tell them that learning coding will help them enhance their creativity and the core programming concepts will naturally enter their minds.

6)    Respect your child’s dynamic passion

Coding can create many programs. Encourage your child according to his/her interest. I am presenting you some apps or kits that concentrate on drawing, animation, game designing, storytelling, etc. LittleBits, Sparki, Lego Mindstorms help the students in robot conception and make programs for the operation.

7)     Programming languages

Certain programming languages that are in demand and offers lucrative career path as software engineers or programmers. There is an array of languages and tools to check out. Some of the best are:-

1. a) Scratch: MIT’s Lifelong Kindergarten Lab developed this free programming language for kids. It has starter packs, user community, instructions for the parents. Cards are present for learning concepts of Scratch Programming elsewhere from the computer. It uses a building-block visual interface for creating vast experiences for both parents and children. Events, actions, and operators are found together. Real animations, as well as games, can be made via pre-populated characters and images. You can simultaneously upload new ones. The online community is a good sharing platform for the kids.
2. b) Alice: This free tool of 3D programming teaches C++. It uses the building blocks for allowing the kids to create animations and games via 3D models, scenes and programming camera motions. The easy ‘drag and drop interface’ and ‘play’ button led the students to make the metamorphosis from a ‘visual building block interface’ to a ‘conventional programming language.’ For example, Methods or Programs in Alice is converted into a Java IDE like NetBeans.

Don’t delay in introducing your little men and women to coding as it will open the door to the world of possibilities in their lives. But, always keep it in your mind that coding is not meant for everybody. Children who are keen in creative problem solving are the right candidates for it.

Description– The computer is the best creation of human mind till date. It is changing all the fields. The basic understanding of the language of equipment is a must. It is a challenge for an adult to teach computer coding to a child. Programming is an essential part of the education. The classic version of 3Rs in the literacy has progressed to the 4th R. These are Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Algorithm. The sets of algorithm dominate the 21st century, and these fundamental skills help in building creative thinking and problem-solving ability in your child.