{"id":4521,"date":"2018-08-13T07:08:39","date_gmt":"2018-08-13T12:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=4521"},"modified":"2018-08-13T07:08:39","modified_gmt":"2018-08-13T12:08:39","slug":"5-ways-parents-can-introduce-their-kids-to-coding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/5-ways-parents-can-introduce-their-kids-to-coding\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Parents Can Introduce Their Kids to Coding"},"content":{"rendered":"

CODING \u2013 A GOOD CAREER OPTION?<\/span><\/p>\n

Coding is fast gaining popularity with more parents wanting their kids to get into it, and why not? It\u2019s a great career filled opportunities and good money. HTML, Java, CSS, etc., sound so complicated and to imagine that young minds that work with seems so absurd, right? But due to help from YouTube, coding camps, websites, it\u2019s quite possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When your kid learns to code, he\/ she is basically learning how to speak and write in a computer\u2019s language. This language (code) will help them build websites, video games, applications, etc. A little complicated but very interesting.<\/span><\/p>\n

INTRODUCING YOUR KIDS TO THE WORLD OF CODING<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some ways using which you can get your child interested in coding and experience the joy of programming.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Explain Coding as Simply as You Can<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Don\u2019t we like to know what any course or business is about before we actually dip our fingers into it? In the same manner, <\/span>your kids would also want to know about coding<\/span><\/a>. Now, you\u2019ll have to explain the world of coding is really simple terms so that they can get a gist of it. Remember to make it sound as fascinating as you can for the little mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

    You can tell them about how it\u2019s like telling the computer what they\u2019d want it to do, how they\u2019d want it to done. Or something around the lines of them being the boss and their computer being the employee. Just things like this can help in catching their attention.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Purchase Coding Games and Toys for Them<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Every kid loves to play games or with toys. Here, half of your battle is already won. The games are designed in such a manner that kids, from just four- years old can understand and play them. There are different games and toys related to coding, for different age groups. Robot Turtles, Dash & Dots, etc. are great examples of such games.<\/span><\/p>\n

      In the world of video games, traditional board games and toys still haven\u2019t lost their appeal, and in our case, are really effective in making a child interested in coding.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Coding Books Should Find its Place on Their Study<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        There are such amazing books on coding available in the market right now that will leave you amazed! Appropriate for children above the age of seven, these books explain everything code in a very efficient and understandable manner. They contain information, little tests, tricks, etc., which can really help your child understand code better.<\/span><\/p>\n

        “Coding for kids should be introduced as young as possible. Not only does it teach skills that will be immediately relevant in tomorrow’s job market, it helps strengthen skills in a number of corollary areas such as math, reading, spelling, and problem-solving. Later on it will help kids develop skills in geometry, trigonometry, statistics, data analysis, physics, and more.”<\/span><\/i> according to David Dodge, CEO of <\/span>Codakid<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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        1. Bring in the Big Guns – Robots<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          There is a huge chance that the aforementioned steps might backfire. But you don\u2019t need to lose hope. Kids find robots really interesting and often have a lot of questions about this \u2018not-breathing-but-realistic\u2019 device.<\/span><\/p>\n

          When your kids start asking about their functioning then you can relate it to code. This will surely make them listen. Best part? There are tiny, cheaper robots available in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Get Them an Inexpensive Computer for Them to Practice On<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            If your kid shows interest and wants to learn more about coding, then he\u2019ll definitely want to practice it. You don\u2019t need to splurge on a computer, you can opt for the inexpensive variety and install an operating system in it. They can teach themselves programming language on it, by watching videos\/following steps on website blogs, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

            Every parent wants the best for the child<\/span><\/a> and there\u2019s nothing wrong with trying to generate their interest in coding. That being said, if your child doesn\u2019t develop interest then they shouldn\u2019t be forced to do what they don\u2019t want to. But, if they fall in love with it? Mission accomplished.<\/span><\/p>\n

            This post is a collaborative effort by St. Louis Dad.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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