Cool Tools to Help Kids Learn to Code
This list of apps are organised into those suitable for young children (5-8 year olds) and those for older children 10+. Each suggested app has a link and a brief description. Note some suggested apps have a cost associated with them for purchase.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Tools for learning |
| Format | Web page |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI2P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving a sequence of steps, branching (decisions) and iteration (repetition)
AC9TDI4P01
Define problems with given design criteria and by co-creating user stories
AC9TDI4P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving sequencing, comparison operators (branching) and iteration
AC9TDI6P05
Implement algorithms as visual programs involving control structures, variables and input
AC9TDI6P02
Design algorithms involving multiple alternatives (branching) and iteration |
| Keywords | Coding, Programming, Computational Thinking, Apps |
| Organisation | Common Sense Media |
| Copyright | Common Sense Media Inc. 2016. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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Lightbot
A programming puzzle app, available for use on multiple devices, teaching students coding concepts as they guide a robot to solve problems and light up tiles.
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Dot and Dash Robots
Robots that can be programmed by iOS and android devices to fulfill designed behaviours including moving and singing.
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Ozobot
Ozobot is a tiny robot that uses a colour code language to navigate game-based activities.
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Kiddle
Kiddle is a visual search engine for kids powered by Google, offering safe kids web, image and video search.