How to keep kids productively occupied during COVID-19 lockdown
Dear parents,
As the world copes with the COVID-19 pandemic, government restrictions and school closures have left thousands of students at home.
We have compiled a list of online resources and recommendations to help keep your children engaged during this challenging period.
Our goal is to encourage students to use this time productively with some fun activities. From oldest to youngest, here are our recommendations:
Online resources for ages 13- 17
Codecademy:
More information: https://www.codecademy.com
Requirements: computer & internet connection
NOTE: Offering one week FREE Codecademy Pro Trial
LearnPython.org: https://www.learnpython.org
Requirements: computer & internet connection
NOTE: Use relp.it if you do not wish to install python on your computer
TYNKER.com
Requirements: computer & internet connection
More information: https://www.tynker.com/parents/
NOTE: Parent sign up required. Currently offering free access to Premium courses during school closure
Projects: Online (lets suggest?)
Hour of Code: Toxic Jungle – Python, Counter Hack – Javascript, Debugger
Online resources for ages 8 – 12
SCRATCH.mit.edu
Requirements: computer & internet connection
More information: https://scratch.mit.edu/
NOTE: Parent email is required to create account if your child would like to ‘save’ and share projects.
Projects: Printable Cards & Tutorials
TYNKER.com
Requirements: computer & internet connection
More information: https://www.tynker.com/parents/
NOTE: Parent sign up required. Currently offering free access to Premium courses during school closure
Projects: Online (lets suggest?)
Hour of Code: Dragon Dash, Hot Wheeles, Code Monsters
CODE.org
Requirements: computer & internet connection
More information: Click HERE
NOTE: Parent sign up required.
Webcasts: https://code.org/break
Online resources for ages 5-7
SCRATCH Junior App
Requirements: iPad or Tablet
Download Here: https://www.scratchjr.org/
Projects: Printable Cards
TYNKER Junior App
Requirements: iPad or Tablet
Download Here: https://www.tynker.com/blog/articles/tynker/new-tynker-junior-app/
Projects: In App
CODE.org
Requirements: Computer, tablet or smartphone
More information: Click HERE
Projects: https://studio.code.org/s/pre-express-2019