Big List of Coding Apps for Kids

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Coding at a young age can set your children up for success later on in life! Teaching your kids about coding is a great way to get them interested in technology and make it more fun.  Instead of having to learn by the book or a boring course, try these coding apps for kids that I found. 

By introducing your kids to programming with these fun apps, you may discover a strong interest and talent. Plus, you can set them up for a lucrative future career, or at the very least, teach them some stellar logic and critical thinking skills.

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Thinkrolls Play & Code STEM

Apple’s Editors Choice Thinkrolls Play & Code integrates a wealth of STEM and pre-coding concepts into a fascinating play experience. With thousands of logic puzzles, fun brain games and unique coding activities, kids as young as three develop problem solving and early coding skills.

Using simple pre-coded objects, children create their own logic puzzles and share them with a community of young problem solvers. Apple Store

Encode

Encode works as a personal coding tutor! Using this app you can learn to code at your own pace without having to read a textbook. Google Play / Apple Store

Kodable

Through Kodable, kids will learn about modern programming language including the following: sequence, algorithmic operations, syntax, object-oriented programming and so much more. Apple Store

SoloLearn

SoloLearn has free code learning content that ranges from beginners all the way to an expert. There are over a thousand different programming topics to help with learning code. Google Play / Apple Store

Box Island

Box Island takes kids on a fun adventure while also teaching them about the foundation of coding. They will learn how to apply to basics in this fun and challenging game. Google Play / Apple Store

Tynker

Tynker is  a ‘must have' coding app for kids.  It provides an easy way for your kids to learn about programming as they solve puzzles, build games, and even control robots! Google Play / Apple Store

Coda Game

Using Coda Game you are the boss in this game building adventure. You can use the drag and drop visual coding features to create your own games. These ranging from popular favorites such as Flappy Bird and even Air Hockey.  Apple Store

Programming Hub

Programming Hub was created in collaboration with Google experts to help create a coding program that kids can learn from. This app will help your kids learn to code just like the experts but with the fun of a game! Google Play / Apple Store

codeSpark

codeSpark uses a no words interface to teach the basics of computer programming with the use of interactive activities such as puzzles and games. Google Play / Apple Store

Udacity

Udacity can help your kids learn the skills needed to be a part of some of the most innovative companies some days. This app allows you to create a personalized learning experience that will help them learn to code in a way that best suits them! Google Play / Apple Store

Nancy Drew Codes and Clues Mystery Coding Game

Teach your kids the basics of coding through this fun app. Children will learn coding, reading and critical thinking skills through a story-based mystery game. Apple Store

Khan Academy

Khan Academy has thousands of videos and articles that can help kids learn important skills such as coding and programming. It's a must have app for any homeschoolers. Google Play / Apple Store

Osmo Coding  

Osmo Coding is the program to control Awbie a playful character who loves his strawberries! Each block creates a coding command and this app is how it all comes together! Apple Store

Coding apps can help make learning fun, and they are way cheaper than some of the other coding lesson options out there. With these coding apps, you can introduce your kids to coding in a way that doesn't require you to know about it too.

Tell me, what are your favorite coding apps for kids?

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