The New Literacy 💻
Coding is often called the "literacy of the 21st century." But does that mean every child needs to be a software engineer? Not necessarily.
It's About Logic, Not Just Syntax
Learning to code teaches Computational Thinking:
- Decomposition: Breaking big problems into small parts.
- Pattern Recognition: Spotting trends.
- Algorithmic Design: Creating step-by-step solutions.
Where to Start?
- Ages 5-8: ScratchJr (Block-based visual coding).
- Ages 8-12: Scratch, Tynker, or Minecraft Education.
- Ages 12+: Python or JavaScript.
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