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Can kids under 10 be possibly taught coding, without even mentioning the word syntax to them ? (thebrainbin.org)
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Can kids under 10 be possibly taught coding, without even mentioning the word syntax to them ??🤔🤔🤔

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[–] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I've never used it, but people I work with teach Scratch to in their spare time. I quick search suggests it is years 8+. I guess it's more programming than coding, but could be a starting point and lead into coding under 10?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    more programming than coding

    What's the distinction?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

    Good question!

    "Programming and coding are closely related but not the same. Programming is the process that covers problem-solving, designing, building, and maintaining software, while coding is the step of writing the actual instructions in a programming language. Both are important and work together to create complete software solutions." - Geeksforgeeks

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    I got my kids started on Scratch - I recommend it! Syntax is communicated with puzzle block shapes. Statements have a tab on the bottom, and a matching slot on top; number and string values are pill-shaped; boolean expressions are diamond-shaped. If the pieces fit together, it's a valid program.

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