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Coding for Kids: Scratch: Learn Coding Skills, Create 10 Fun Games, and Master Scratch
Learn to code awesome games with Scratch—a fun starter guide for kids 6 to 10
Explore basic coding concepts and skills and start creating your own games right away! Coding for Kids: Scratch is a complete guide that makes mastering the Scratch programming language fun and easy for kids.
From sprites and code blocks to scripts and scorekeeping, Coding for Kids: Scratch helps you discover everything you need to know to create 10 amazing games that you and your friends can play. Watch your confidence grow with step-by-step instructions and clear directions that keep things simple―even as the games you’re making get more challenging. Game on!
Coding for Kids: Scratch includes:
Coding for kids―Learn Scratch terms and concepts, then use them to build games you can start playing immediately.
Create 10 games―Cake Clicker, Dino Hunt, Crystal Keeper, and more―code, play, and share 10 cool games.
Master Scratch―Simple directions, full-color screenshots, and projects that get more difficult make practicing Scratch a breeze.
Make coding for kids fun and games with Coding for Kids: Scratch.
Explore basic coding concepts and skills and start creating your own games right away! Coding for Kids: Scratch is a complete guide that makes mastering the Scratch programming language fun and easy for kids.
From sprites and code blocks to scripts and scorekeeping, Coding for Kids: Scratch helps you discover everything you need to know to create 10 amazing games that you and your friends can play. Watch your confidence grow with step-by-step instructions and clear directions that keep things simple―even as the games you’re making get more challenging. Game on!
Coding for Kids: Scratch includes:
Coding for kids―Learn Scratch terms and concepts, then use them to build games you can start playing immediately.
Create 10 games―Cake Clicker, Dino Hunt, Crystal Keeper, and more―code, play, and share 10 cool games.
Master Scratch―Simple directions, full-color screenshots, and projects that get more difficult make practicing Scratch a breeze.
Make coding for kids fun and games with Coding for Kids: Scratch.
174 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 18, 2019
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July 26, 2019
"Coding for Kids: Scratch" teaches readers how to use the drag-n-drop coding language called Scratch. You sign up (for free) to use the Scratch website and need to use one of the following web browsers: Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Kids 6 years old and older can use the language, but the author suggested that kids 6-8 years old may need an adult's help while they learn (and I'd agree). I'd suggest the adult work through the book first rather than learn it at the same time as the child, but either would work. Basically, you need to have your internet-connected computer and you follow his instructions to learn how to use the Scratch coding interface. Then you put together his codes for the 10 games to learn how to make functioning games. In the game coding section, he simply showed the finished code and explained why the different pieces were needed. You must look for the code blocks and put it together.
Overall, it's an informative book written at a level that kids can understand. You can put together the suggested, basic games pretty quickly. But there were a couple times in the instructions about using the Scratch coding interface where he'd say to do something and just assume you'd see how to do it. For example, I initially thought you were supposed to type "timer" into a slot when you were supposed to drag-n-drop that piece from the code selection area. Or he didn't say exactly where to find the code, so I had to scroll through the options to find it. It wasn't until coding the actual games that I got frustrated, though. I followed his code exactly, but the code for the first game sometimes worked perfectly and other times wouldn't completely reset. I figured out what piece of code was missing to make it always work, but I was disappointed that the very first game code that he gave us wasn't complete. Overall, though, this is a great way to teach your kids the basics of coding games.
I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
Overall, it's an informative book written at a level that kids can understand. You can put together the suggested, basic games pretty quickly. But there were a couple times in the instructions about using the Scratch coding interface where he'd say to do something and just assume you'd see how to do it. For example, I initially thought you were supposed to type "timer" into a slot when you were supposed to drag-n-drop that piece from the code selection area. Or he didn't say exactly where to find the code, so I had to scroll through the options to find it. It wasn't until coding the actual games that I got frustrated, though. I followed his code exactly, but the code for the first game sometimes worked perfectly and other times wouldn't completely reset. I figured out what piece of code was missing to make it always work, but I was disappointed that the very first game code that he gave us wasn't complete. Overall, though, this is a great way to teach your kids the basics of coding games.
I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
April 9, 2020
A helpful book on beginning coding. I was apprehensive about reviewing a book coding (even one for children) when I knew absolutely nothing about the subject.
Coding for Kids: Scratch is amazing. I actually built a simplistic video game. I was so proud. I believe that is how kids will feel, as well. Matthew Highland takes the reader step-by-step through the process. Using the website Scratch, the reader is able to use drop-n-drag coding. There is so much packed into this book, like instructions and tips on how to use paint editor and adding sounds.
This book is very good for children wanting to learn code or inquisitive about how video games work.
I received an ARC from Callisto Media Rockridge Press through NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book. I am voluntarily submitting this review and am under no obligation to do so.
Coding for Kids: Scratch is amazing. I actually built a simplistic video game. I was so proud. I believe that is how kids will feel, as well. Matthew Highland takes the reader step-by-step through the process. Using the website Scratch, the reader is able to use drop-n-drag coding. There is so much packed into this book, like instructions and tips on how to use paint editor and adding sounds.
This book is very good for children wanting to learn code or inquisitive about how video games work.
I received an ARC from Callisto Media Rockridge Press through NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book. I am voluntarily submitting this review and am under no obligation to do so.
June 17, 2019
If you have a kid who loves playing video games and has a technological mind, why not see if they have a knack for programming? Coding For Kids Scratch teaches kids invaluable skills that helps them explore a potential career path while creating fun games from scratch - IN Scratch!
IF you did not know that Scratch is a computer language for writing video games, you might want to spend some time reading this book before you pass it on to your kids! This book is designed for ages 6 and up, is filled with colorful illustrations and written in a way that will keep them engaged.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher, but I was not required to post a review. My comments represent my personal impressions of this book!
IF you did not know that Scratch is a computer language for writing video games, you might want to spend some time reading this book before you pass it on to your kids! This book is designed for ages 6 and up, is filled with colorful illustrations and written in a way that will keep them engaged.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher, but I was not required to post a review. My comments represent my personal impressions of this book!
July 8, 2019
For children who are not familiar with coding, this books help give children foundations to write with Scratch.
As this book teaches, it offers some amazing illustrations so the children can visualize as they are creating. They will have a nice foundation to get started.
I found this book to be easy to follow and simple to understand. The perfect tool for the beginner coder.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine and were in no way influenced by outside sources. I am a professional blogger at Little Lady Plays
As this book teaches, it offers some amazing illustrations so the children can visualize as they are creating. They will have a nice foundation to get started.
I found this book to be easy to follow and simple to understand. The perfect tool for the beginner coder.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine and were in no way influenced by outside sources. I am a professional blogger at Little Lady Plays
November 15, 2019
I had hoped that a kids book on coding would make more sense to me (I'm definitely not a kid) yet my poor eyes crossed in reading this book. That being said, Coding for Kids is incredibly interesting and (I think) written for ages 12 and up -- unless your kid is extremely into coding, or just someone who's not me :). It's easily laid out with screenshots, cute illustrations, helpful hints, and necessary tips and tricks.
July 31, 2019
This is a pretty neat resource for kids wanting to learn to Code through Scratch. Scratch is a great program that really simplifies things for children and/or beginners. The book was great and layout was fantastic. I think that some sections were a bit confusing, but overall, it is a great and informative book!
November 26, 2019
I have received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. This was a fun introduction to get kids to start coding their own games. It gives simple intructions on how to go about this. I have to say that even I learned a couple of things from this book and it got me into thinking about other things I would like to read about coding. It was a short read.
December 25, 2021
This book is a great start for learning Scratch with kids. Has a good progression and logical built up.
If you are following this book with a kid, take the time to heavily modify the "sprites" with them after you have done the challenge for each chapter. Otherwise the kid will lost some of the acquired knowledge due lack of practicing. It is fun, so it will be tempting to move forward.
If you are following this book with a kid, take the time to heavily modify the "sprites" with them after you have done the challenge for each chapter. Otherwise the kid will lost some of the acquired knowledge due lack of practicing. It is fun, so it will be tempting to move forward.
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