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Microbit is fantastic for beginners and provides an excellent foundation for more advanced coding projects.
For those interested in more interactive coding, Code Ninja offers a fun and engaging way to learn coding through game creation.
Microbits offer a great way to get young coders interested in hardware projects.
Introducing 3D printing along with kid-friendly design software like Fusion 360 can be a great way to expand a young coder’s skills into new dimensions.
Consider starting with more advanced platforms like Python with Pygame or Roblox’s scripting language, Luau, which offer more complex programming environments.
Encourage your child to tackle projects that challenge their current skills, like creating a screensaver or a 2D platformer in Scratch, or even developing their own coding engine.
Introducing HTML as a way to build websites is a great step for kids moving from Scratch. It’s straightforward and paves the way for adding more dynamic elements with JavaScript.