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The Kids Coding Learning Plan outlines a structured curriculum for two age groups: 7-10 years and 11-14 years, focusing on beginner and intermediate coding skills respectively. It includes various activities using tools like Scratch, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, aimed at building foundational knowledge in coding and web development. Additional resources and motivational strategies are provided to enhance the learning experience.

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Kids Coding Learning Plan v3

The Kids Coding Learning Plan outlines a structured curriculum for two age groups: 7-10 years and 11-14 years, focusing on beginner and intermediate coding skills respectively. It includes various activities using tools like Scratch, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, aimed at building foundational knowledge in coding and web development. Additional resources and motivational strategies are provided to enhance the learning experience.

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Kids Coding Learning Plan

1. Age Group: 7-10 Years (Beginner Level)

Week 1-2: Introduction to Coding (Scratch)

- Concepts: Algorithms, sequences, loops, conditionals (if-else)

- Activity: Create a simple story or animation

- Tool: Scratch

- Goal: Understand basic logic and flow of coding

Week 3-4: Making Simple Games (Scratch)

- Concepts: Events, motion, loops

- Activity: Create a simple game like "Catch the falling objects"

- Tool: Scratch

- Goal: Introduce kids to interactive projects and enhance problem-solving skills

Week 5-6: Basic HTML & CSS (Introduction to Web)

- Concepts: Basic structure of a website (head, body, title), styling elements (background, color, text

size)

- Activity: Create a personal webpage with basic information and a few images

- Tool: HTML editor (like Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code)

- Goal: Understand website structure and basic design

Week 7-8: JavaScript for Fun (Web Interactivity)

- Concepts: Variables, functions, events

- Activity: Add interactivity to the webpage like changing background color or showing pop-up
messages

- Tool: CodePen or basic text editor

- Goal: Understand dynamic content in web pages

Week 9-10: Introduction to Python (Text-Based Coding)

- Concepts: Variables, data types, conditionals, loops

- Activity: Write simple programs like a calculator or a number guessing game

- Tool: Python IDE (like Thonny or IDLE)

- Goal: Transition to text-based coding and apply logic in real programs

2. Age Group: 11-14 Years (Intermediate Level)

Week 1-2: Python Basics

- Concepts: Variables, data types, conditionals, loops, functions

- Activity: Simple calculator, word game (like hangman)

- Tool: Python IDE (Thonny/IDLE)

- Goal: Develop a solid foundation in Python programming

Week 3-4: Introduction to Game Development (Scratch or Python with Pygame)

- Concepts: Game mechanics, sprites, collision detection

- Activity: Build a simple 2D game (like Pong or Snake)

- Tool: Scratch (for easier projects) or Pygame (for Python)

- Goal: Apply programming knowledge to game creation

Week 5-6: Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

- Concepts: DOM manipulation, events, functions in JavaScript


- Activity: Make an interactive web page (quiz, calculator)

- Tool: Text editor, browser

- Goal: Create interactive and functional websites

Week 7-8: Build an App (Using MIT App Inventor or Scratch for Apps)

- Concepts: User interface, buttons, screens, and events

- Activity: Create a basic mobile app like a quiz app

- Tool: MIT App Inventor or Scratch

- Goal: Build a working app that can be tested on a phone

Additional Resources:

- Books: "Python for Kids" by Jason R. Briggs, "Coding Games in Python" by DK

- Online Courses:

- Code.org (Free)

- Khan Academy (Intro to JS)

- Tynker

- CodeCombat (Interactive game-based learning)

Motivation & Encouragement

- Celebrate small wins: Share their project with family/friends

- Weekly challenges: A little coding challenge for fun

- Keep the learning light and enjoyable

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