Thursday, September 01, 2016

Scratch Coding Resources



Scratch is a fantastic way to learn algorithmic thinking and develop basic coding and program design skills.

Simple enough for young children to master (rudimentary reading skills are required), a Visual Programming Language (VPL) like Scratch is all you need at first and will take early learners a long way before they'll want or need to start writing their own code in a traditional language like Python or Java.

Books and online resources abound for those interested in using Scratch to get started on the path toward learning to code. Below are some I recommend: