Hour of Code is December 6-12, 2021!

Hour of Code

What is the Hour of Code?
The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer programming for kids all around the world!

Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science! The Hour of Code is designed to introduce basic programming concepts to students in a fun and free way. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic, and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path. See more stats and information at the official Hour of Code site.
What Most Schools Don't Teach
Learn about a new "superpower" that isn't being taught in 90% of US schools. 

Video star Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, will.i.am, Chris Bosh, Jack Dorsey, Tony Hsieh, Drew Houston, Gabe Newell, Ruchi Sanghvi, Elena Silenok, Vanessa Hurst, and Hadi Partovi. Directed by Lesley Chilcott, executive producers Hadi and Ali Partovi.

Great iPad Apps (Free) for Grades K-2

Bee-Bot
Daisy the Dinosaur
CodeSpark Academy
Kodable
Lightbot: Code Hour
Scratch Jr.

Great iPad Apps (Free) for Grades 3-5

Scratch Jr.
Lightbot: Code Hour
A.L.E.X.
Cargo-Bot
Tynker
Khan Academy

Great Online Programs (Free) for Learning Block-Based Programming

Code.org: Lots of great activities here! 
​Scratch: Animate your name, design a holiday card, or create a pong game with Scratch.
​Lightbot: Solve puzzles with programming logic with Lightbot (flash required)..
Tynker: Code in a gaming environment with Tynker.

​Great Online Programs (Free) for Learning Keyboard-Based Programming

Khan Academy: ​Learn Javascript (using text code) with Khan Academy.
Codecademy: Learn to code using popular languages like Python, Ruby, JavaScript, or HTML in Codecademy.
Sonic Pi: Use code to compose and perform music in Sonic Pi (download required).
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Bel Aire's first Hour of Code in 2013, over 53 students spent their lunch coding!