Blog #5 - Coding for Kids

 Coding for Kids - Scratch Jr. Dance Party

Link to lesson plan

I plan to use this lesson when teaching science, specifically when teaching computer science students. However, through this class and the other STEAM classes, I have realized the importance of incorporating technology into teaching all subjects. Scratch and Scratch Jr. make it easy to integrate that technology into anything that I may teach. I'm excited to learn more about the app and find different ways that students can incorporate it into their learning. 

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  1. samaara says...October 24, 2024 at 12:29 PM

    Hi Alyssa, I also used a Scratch lesson for my lesson plan and completely agree! What a fun and fascinating resource for students and integration :)

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