Coding for Kids
Teach Kids About New Year’s Resolutions with Code!
Ever wondered how you can help your child understand what the word “resolution” means? With this New Year’s seasonal project from Tynker, kids learn that “resolution” means a special promise you make to yourself to do something in the new year. This is the perfect opportunity to talk to kids about what New Year’s resolutions are and how to make 2019 a great year!
Here are some great resolution ideas your child can incorporate into their coding project:
- Make dinnertime device-free and have face-to-face conversations instead
- Clean your room and finish your homework before eating dinner
- Be kind to siblings: Teach a younger sibling how to tie shoes, how to pour milk, etc.
- To get better grades in math, ask your teacher for help during class or after school
- Learn to play a sport! Get involved with an after-school club or team at school
Kids will learn about resolutions and programming concepts like simple messaging, input/output, advanced costume handling, and advanced animation as they make their interactive project!
Let’s get coding!
How to Code This Project
All registered Tynker users have access to this project in their student dashboard. Simply click on the project card and follow the instructions to get started! If you do not have an account, you can sign up for a FREE account here and access many fun coding puzzles, games, and tutorials.
Teachers, to assign this project to your students, please follow the instructions below:
- Set up a classroom in your Tynker account and add your students.
- Click on the “Lessons” tab in your classroom dashboard.
- The project will be available under “Weekly/Special” Projects – click the “Assign to Class” button.
After your class has finished, don’t forget to create a showcase of all your students’ projects to share with friends and parents!
Parents, to give this project to your child:
- Have your child log into his/her account.
- They can find New Year’s Resolution in their student dashboard!
We love to see what kids are making! Share your New Year’s Resolution projects on Twitter or Facebook and be sure to tag us @gotynker.
