Computer Coding Projects For Kids

Create mind-bending illusions, crazy animations and interactive artworks with this amazing collection of Scratch projects. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, Computer Coding Projects For Kids has everything you need to learn how to code.

Computer Coding Projects For Kids is the perfect introduction to coding for children from bestselling education author Carol Vorderman. This colourful illustrated guide uses step-by-step instructions to show kids how to build a range of amazing projects, from birthday cards to music and games, using the programming language Scratch.

Activities such as creating a virtual fireworks display, simulated snowflakes, fractal art and optical illusions not only teach essential coding skills, but enable kids to have fun as they learn. Projects can be personalised and adapted to encourage creativity, and can even be shared with friends, providing a simple and fun way for kids to learn coding.

Contents:

WHAT IS CODING?

• Creative computers
• Programming languages
• How Scratch works
• Getting Scratch
• The Scratch interface
• Types of project

GETTING STARTED

• Cat Art
• Dino Dance Party
• Animal Race
• Ask Gobo
• Funny Faces

ART

• Birthday Card
• Spiralizer
• Fantastic Flowers

GAMES

• Tunnel of Doom
• Window Cleaner

SIMULATIONS

• Virtual Snow
• Firework Display
• Fractal Trees
• Snowflake Simulator

MUSIC AND SOUND

• Sprites and Sounds
• Drumtastic

MINDBENDERS

• The Magic Spot
• Spiral-o-tron

WHAT NEXT?

• Next steps
• Glossary
• Index
• Acknowledgments