Some coders parents are highly motivated to start igniting at early stages that coding spark into our kids. And personally, i feel that at 5 they are mature enough to start picking up some simple logic and concepts. At least thats what i notices with my first son.
I have compiled a list of top apps that are perfect for teaching coding to children between the ages of 5 and 7. These apps are available on various platforms, including Amazon Fire Tablet Kids Edition, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Apple iPad.
Software / Apps
1. CodeSpark Academy
CodeSpark Academy is an award-winning app that introduces coding concepts through interactive games and puzzles. With a kid-friendly interface and a wide range of activities, this app makes learning coding fun and engaging for young children. You can find it on the Apps store and on the play store. They have a free trial and cost between 7.50$ / 15$ a month.
2. ScratchJr
ScratchJr is a popular coding app that allows kids to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations. By dragging and snapping together colorful blocks of code, children learn the basics of programming logic in a playful and intuitive way.
Personally this is the app that my kid uses on their school, so its cool to align the tools with home so they can learn it better.
The app is free and you can find it on the apps store, play store and amazon marketplace.
Gadgets / Devices
1. Kids First Coding & Robotics
If you want some time away from screens, this kit make an excellent work teaching the basics and logic to your kid where it can learn to program the robot to move around, activate its output gear, light up its LED, play sounds, among others. Also there is a guide to complete coding challenges and learn the basics of programming by using the robot. Pro tip, the kid has small attention windows so first focus on build the map and characters. Once you have all setup then take a break and finally work on the final instructions to get to the goal.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B7SWPZJ
2. Amazon Fire 10 Kids tablet
This user-friendly device is designed specifically for children aged 5-6, making it an ideal tool for early coding education.
It also includes a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ which offers over 20,000 apps, games, books, videos, audiobooks, and educational content from PBS Kids, Nickelodeon, Disney, and more. With its robust learning content and engaging games that teach coding basics, this tablet makes learning fun and accessible. Start your child’s coding journey today with the Amazon Fire 10 Kids Tablet!”
