Over the next decade or so, it's expected that there will be a huge demand for Computer Science jobs and if there's anything to about it now, it's introduce fun games, books, toys and other efforts that teach coding and programming for kids.
Although programming goes right over the heads of a lot of adults, kids and babies are practically born with tech devices in hand and seem to have an innate understanding of technology, due to being completely immersed in it. Even if parents aren't much help with teaching, apps like MIT's ScratchJr and Hopscotch app help to simplify the process so that even they can understand. Now, instead of passively watching an animation or playing a game, kids are actually being taught to build their own games and animations.
11 Examples of Programming for Kids
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Preschooler Programming Toys
The Primo Play Set Teaches Coding Before Reading
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Code-Teaching Children's Books
Hello Ruby by Linda Liukas Gets Kids Excited About Programming
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Code-Teaching Robots
Robotiky the Educational Robot Teaches Kids How to Program
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Kiddie Coding Apps
The Hopscotch App Simplifies Coding for Kids
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Robotic Smartphone Companions
The Romo Robot Introduces Kids to Programming in a Fun Way
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Kid-Friendly Coding Apps
The ScratchJr App Teaches Kids as Young as Five to Program Computers
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Subtle Programming Board Games
Robot Turtles Teaches Young Kids to Think Like Coders
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Hacker Training Games
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Programmed Robotic Performances
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Child Hacker Conventions
DefCon Kids Lets Child Hackers Show off Their Skills
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Extreme Coding Curriculums
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