{"id":39998,"date":"2021-04-22T23:34:13","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T05:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/?p=39998"},"modified":"2022-03-28T13:59:13","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T19:59:13","slug":"coding-resources-for-kids-april-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/coding-resources-for-kids-april-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids &#8211; April 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s fantastic to see how many kids and college students are already doing amazing things in coding and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/stem-meaning\/\">STEM<\/a> while they\u2019re still in school! Learn more about these amazing young people below, along with exciting advances in robotics and STEM resources available for school districts and students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1.jpeg\" alt=\"Alexis and her HuggieBot\" class=\"wp-image-39999 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-what-to-do-if-people-laugh-at-your-idea\"><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/video\/366747?fbclid=IwAR2db9bKVG4tHz9LYbFN6Md0QHKhmSLQGXa7r8mIZP49h7YaRvJVWaX17CU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to Do If People Laugh At Your Idea<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Alexis Block started her work on HuggieBot, the first human-sized hugging robot with visual and haptic perception, her professors and colleagues belittled her idea. Discover her unique work in robotics and read her advice for how to face your critics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/video\/366747?fbclid=IwAR2db9bKVG4tHz9LYbFN6Md0QHKhmSLQGXa7r8mIZP49h7YaRvJVWaX17CU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2.jpg\" alt=\"STEM report\" class=\"wp-image-40000 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-stem-report-offers-strong-blueprint-for-government-and-communities\"><strong>2. <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/thriveglobal.com\/stories\/i-lost-my-sister-to-covid-this-is-how-im-honoring-her-memory\/\" target=\"_blank\">S<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/calvinmackie\/2021\/03\/20\/stem-report-offers-strong-blueprint-for-government-and-communities\/?sh=1f94b3794df6&amp;fbclid=IwAR1nhbfPrcMYUToDQWBW5ND19F2nMgx99XjA4DmzlJZ254kGYaIGIImZYuw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEM Report Offers Strong Blueprint For Government and Communities<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For all the turmoil the pandemic has caused, it also emphasized the importance of STEM. This article from Forbes goes into a recent report with recommendations for how to improve STEM learning for everyone across the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/calvinmackie\/2021\/03\/20\/stem-report-offers-strong-blueprint-for-government-and-communities\/?sh=1f94b3794df6&amp;fbclid=IwAR1nhbfPrcMYUToDQWBW5ND19F2nMgx99XjA4DmzlJZ254kGYaIGIImZYuw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Facebook grant for STEM\" class=\"wp-image-40001 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-bondurant-farrar-improves-stem-learning-for-students-with-facebook-grant\"><strong>3. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/who13.com\/news\/bondurant-farrar-improves-stem-learning-for-students-with-facebook-grant\/?fbclid=IwAR0HO8Qgqb6eJWv9f_MzdrYhtAT_IynP1wSktr6SKVFie7wR3BEbry1OdDQ\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bondurant-Farrar Improves STEM Learning for Students with Facebook Grant<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A school district in Iowa was able to make a huge investment in improving their STEM program thanks to a grant from Facebook. Learn more about Facebook\u2019s grant program and how this school district is using the grant funds to make STEM more fun for their students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/who13.com\/news\/bondurant-farrar-improves-stem-learning-for-students-with-facebook-grant\/?fbclid=IwAR0HO8Qgqb6eJWv9f_MzdrYhtAT_IynP1wSktr6SKVFie7wR3BEbry1OdDQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Time magazine Kid of the Year\" class=\"wp-image-40002 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-interview-with-a-time-kid-of-the-year\"><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecybermission.blogspot.com\/2021\/02\/interview-with-time-kid-of-year.html?fbclid=IwAR1JfQZ519ODy6Zcwv_yCUImScZkVHmQ9Q3Hdyn0_QO5yNtoI80bUb4ie74\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interview With a Time Kid of the Yea<\/a><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/kidspost\/early-on-samaira-mehta-learned-coding-is-fun-now-shes-spreading-the-word\/2021\/02\/08\/093ce42e-6000-11eb-9061-07abcc1f9229_story.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>r<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High school sophomore Gitanjali Rao already has an impressive resume &#8212; she was named America\u2019s Top Young Scientist, was highlighted in Forbes in their \u201c30 Under 30 in Science\u201d feature, has invented several devices, and most recently was named Time magazine\u2019s Kid of the Year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecybermission.blogspot.com\/2021\/02\/interview-with-time-kid-of-year.html?fbclid=IwAR1JfQZ519ODy6Zcwv_yCUImScZkVHmQ9Q3Hdyn0_QO5yNtoI80bUb4ie74\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Women in STEM\" class=\"wp-image-40003 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-four-women-in-stem-who-legit-became-exactly-what-you-wanted-to-be-when-you-grew-up\"><strong>5. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pedestrian.tv\/grow-up\/4-women-in-stem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Four Women in STEM Who Legit Became Exactly What You Wanted to Be When You Grew Up<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While women are still underrepresented in STEM fields across the board, these women are leaders in their fields and inspiring girls today for the careers they could have in the future. Their work in astronomy, game design, and web design will fascinate you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pedestrian.tv\/grow-up\/4-women-in-stem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6.jpg\" alt=\"Coding for Champions\" class=\"wp-image-40004 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-pascal-siakam-to-help-toronto-kids-learn-to-code-with-new-training-program\"><strong>6. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betakit.com\/pascal-siakam-to-help-toronto-kids-learn-to-code-with-new-training-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pascal Siakam to Help Toronto Kids Learn to Code with New Training Program<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Toronto Raptors star\u2019s PS43 Foundation launched its first initiative, Coding for Champions, to teach students in Toronto schools coding and technology skills through a free 10-week program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/betakit.com\/pascal-siakam-to-help-toronto-kids-learn-to-code-with-new-training-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7.jpg\" alt=\"Robots for warehouses\" class=\"wp-image-40005 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-big-box-robots\"><strong>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2021\/04\/01\/robotics-roundup-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Box Robot<\/a><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/why-its-ok-to-give-kids-extra-screen-time-wfh-2021-2\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>s<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More proof that STEM is the future &#8212; many robotics companies are turning their focus to automating warehouse processes (it\u2019s all about keeping up with Amazon). See the latest advancements in robotics that have been developed specifically for picking, shipping, and delivering products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2021\/04\/01\/robotics-roundup-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8.jpg\" alt=\"Problem solving with robotics\" class=\"wp-image-40006 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-children-s-problem-solving-extends-beyond-the-brain\"><strong>8. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.uga.edu\/childrens-problem-solving-extends-beyond-brain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Children&#8217;s Problem Solving Extends Beyond the Brain<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New research from the University of Georgia suggests that combining traditional calculating and memorization with physical actions and interactions with other students can help kids learn skills needed in STEM careers more easily. Get more details about this study, where they observed fifth graders problem solving with robotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.uga.edu\/childrens-problem-solving-extends-beyond-brain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9.jpg\" alt=\"Introducing kids to technology\" class=\"wp-image-40007 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-how-to-introduce-your-kids-to-technology\"><strong>9. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.analyticsinsight.net\/how-to-introduce-technology-to-your-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Introduce Your Kids to Technology<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology is all around us and is available to kids even as toddlers. This article offers tips for parents when it comes to introducing their kids to technology for the first time and how to monitor kids\u2019 use of devices, websites, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.analyticsinsight.net\/how-to-introduce-technology-to-your-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10.jpg\" alt=\"Coding books for kids\" class=\"wp-image-40008 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-these-15-coding-books-might-spark-the-inner-programmer-in-your-kid\"><strong>10. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popsugar.com\/family\/books-about-coding-for-kids-48216978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">These 15 Coding Books Might Spark the Inner Programmer in Your Kid<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interest in coding doesn\u2019t have to start in front of a computer! Check out this list of books for kids that range from fun coding projects to inspirational stories of leaders in STEM to introductions to the basic concepts of coding for younger kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popsugar.com\/family\/books-about-coding-for-kids-48216978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s fantastic to see how many kids and college students are already doing amazing things in coding and STEM while they\u2019re still in school! 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