How to Code as a Kid

1. Scratch Jr. is good to start on the Apple App Store and Google Play! If your 6+, you can try coding for real! (Apple App Store only) Get Apple Swift on your iPad!

If you have it on your on your iPad, just open it.

2. Welcome to the world of coding!

On Apple Swift, start on Learn to Code 1-3.

3. Scratch Jr.

You can use PBS Kids Scratch Jr. or Scratch Jr. Start learning!

Click the + button to get started on your first project

4. Tinkerblocks

Sorry, Tinkerblocks can look cool, but it costs money.

Click the + button.

If you need more help in Tinkerblocks, click the ? button.

5. Have fun

Have fun coding! Also see my Kids Zone!

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