Little Brains CodingFrom preschool all the way through to grade 7, we teach coding implicitly and explicitly: implicitly through the use of creative software designed to help children understand how to make their own resources, and explicitly by using 2Code, which is a specific coding program for young learners.
Benefits of Teaching Coding to Kids
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Teacher Guidance2Code is challenging and interactive in order to engage learners and has many helpful hints to keep difficult concepts from becoming discouraging. The teacher will work through a challenge with the class, explaining how to make a program step by step, and encouraging learner interaction. The pupils then have the opportunity to create their own programs, and at this stage the teacher offers one-on-one engagement to help guide the pupils through the activities.
Extension ActivitiesThere are always extension activities for those who are really taking off in 2Code, meaning every pupil can work according to their own pace and ability level.
Some of these include:
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