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Kid-Friendly Coding Apps

The ScratchJr App Teaches Kids as Young as Five to Program Computers

— March 31, 2014 — Life-Stages
Coding is the literacy of the future, and there's no better way to teach kids how to code than an interactive app; the ScratchJr app is exactly that. This app makes it easy for kids to learn the basics of computer programming and will give them an edge in the future.

Using the app, kids learn to program their own interactive stories and games. Children are able to put together graphical programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance and sing. Kids can pick their own voices and sounds, insert personal photos and use programming blocks to make all their creations come to life.

ScratchJr was inspired by Scratch, a popular programming language used by young people around the world. ScratchJr has a redesigned interface aimed to make coding easy for young children.
Trend Themes
1. Kid-friendly Coding Apps - The trend of developing interactive apps that teach kids how to code will continue to grow and provide opportunities for software developers and educators alike.
2. Graphical Programming Blocks - The trend of using graphical programming blocks will provide opportunities for tech companies to develop innovative coding interfaces and tools.
3. Coding as a Literacy Skill - The trend of coding as a necessary literacy skill will lead to opportunities for educators and edtech companies to incorporate coding education into curriculums and online courses.
Industry Implications
1. Edtech - Edtech companies can take advantage of the trend of teaching coding to kids by developing new apps and software to improve the educational experience for children.
2. Software Development - The trend of developing coding apps for children presents new opportunities for software developers to create innovative, user-friendly programming interfaces for young learners.
3. Education - The trend of promoting coding as a necessary literacy skill creates opportunities for educators to incorporate coding education and workshops into their curriculums.
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