Rikudou_SageSep 4, 2023

Programming for kids

https://lemmings.world/post/913446

Programming for kids - Lemmings.world

I’m thinking of starting a local group for kids (8-12 yo) to learn programming using Scratch. Do you have any pointers that I might consider? For reference, I’m a senior developer and architect, the programming part will probably be the easiest of it all.

Show threadRedo11Sep 4, 2023
Get some robots. Big marketing thing and another point of fun and learning. And the results are visible IRL.
Show threadphotonic_sorcerer
Lego Mindstorms! We did that stuff as cub scouts, but I dont think we were the ones to program the bot.
Sep 4, 2023 at 11:26amWeb
Show threadRedo11Sep 4, 2023
In Poland there are quite popular Proton bots. You probably can find them across Europe.
Show threadCasualTeeSep 4, 2023
They are fun, especially with the motorized arms, but they are crazy expensive last I checked. There are cheaper options, for Arduino and microbit. But even those are not cheap. They run at at least $30, without the microbit or arduino, for a couple of motors, IR and ultrasonic sensor.