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would like to. Code.org offers a wide variety of projects, often featuring well-known “characters” from the world of children’s entertainment, such as Disney’s *Frozen* or characters from *Star Wars*, *Angry Birds*, *Minecraft*, and others. Most of the projects are aimed at school-age children who can already read. A few simpler projects can also be done with preschoolers. The “Hour of Code” campaign is particularly interesting: it offers projects that give children a first glimpse into the world of programming in just one hour.

ScratchJr 

create. There are no guided levels; the focus is on the children's creativity. ScratchJr is a free app for Apple and Android. 

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Scratch 

On the Scratch website, children who can already read and write at least a little can program fun games. Scratch can be used in any browser and now also on a tablet, though it’s not quite as convenient on a tablet as it is with a keyboard and mouse. The site is free to use. If you register, you can save your programs and reuse them later, share them with friends and other users, and much more. Most features are available even without registration. Scratch is frequently used in schools and is considered the most well-known block-based programming language for children.

Programming with the mouse

Based on Scratch, children learn step by step how to program picture stories and games with the popular WDR mouse. With the knowledge acquired, they can then program their own games in the "real" Scratch!

How do children learn to program? Apps for older children and teenagers

Swift Playgrounds

Swift is Apple's main programming language. The free iPad app Swift Playgrounds allows children to learn this programming language in playful levels. In contrast to Scratch, it works with "real" programming code and not with colorful blocks. The commands are also usually in English, so Swift is aimed more at older children.

Python

Python is regarded as a beginner-friendly programming language that can also be used to program complex issues. It is recommended from around 6th grade.

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Gabriele Strasser

Gabriele Strasser

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The Work:Life blog combines my pedagogical knowledge as an educator with my love of writing. I am particularly interested in background reports on pedagogical focuses, educational concepts and early childhood education. Another focus is everything to do with caring for relatives.
 

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