What To Do When Your Kid Shows Interest in Coding?

Coding is a trend that is getting quite popular among kids these days and there are many programs there for kids that want to learn how to code. You may not know anything about coding but that should not stop you from helping out your kid if they should come to you for help.

There are many products in the market that you could get to teach your kid coding but before you do so, make sure you follow the tips below:

1. Find out your kid’s learning style and the degree of commitment to learning to code. You could ask them about their interest in coding and why they want to code. So by getting to know your kids learning skills, probably through interaction with their teachers or by doing their homework at home, you will know the best way to teach them coding.
2. Learn about coding yourself. There is nothing wrong in a little personal development, your knowledge of coding will help you interact with your kid better and not just be oblivious to the things he might say about coding. So, take a little time and do some research on it.
3. Choose the right method and product.

There are many methods that you can use and we will treat them accordingly:

1. Code language

This works with a computer, so get your kid one if he or she doesn’t have. One of the most acclaimed languages to teach kids how to code was developed at the MIT Media Lab. It is called Scratch and uses visual blocks that you stack together to create a programming online. In addition to this are Tynker, Minecraft, and many other programs.

2. After School and online coding school

If your kid likes to learn with others around then start looking for after school coding programs.

3. Using physical Objects

If sitting down in front of a computer or being in a group discussion is not your kid’s thing then there is another way, which is coding with physical manipulable. It is believed that by doing things with real objects in the real world you learn to code. Some of these are the Osmo Coding Awbie or Lego Boost which you can buy for your kids.

Finally, as your kid begins to advance you may want to get him or her coding kits which may include coding devices to best suit their developing skills.