This page is a resource for students and parents that have enrolled in the after school club I’ve offered at my local elementary and middle schools since 2018.
Getting Started
Hour of Code
Activities and courses for students K-12, including pre-readers.
Scratch
Drag-and-drop coding language for beginners.
FreeCodeCamp.org
Learn how to code HTML, JavaScript, and Cascading Style Sheets and build your own websites.
Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming
Free online school which introduces game and web site development using JavaScript and typed code.
Tutorials and Starter Projects
GriffPatch Tutorials
RPG Game
Platformer
Raycasting (3D Engine)
Multiplayer Games
Raycasting (3D Engine)
Multiplayer Games
Quick and Fun Tutorials
Making Music with Scratch
Helpful Books
Coding Games in Scratch (Version 3.0)
by Jon Woodcock
Available in the library system, or for purchase:
Help Your Kids with Computer Coding: A Unique Step-by-Step Visual Guide, from Binary Code to Building Games
by DK Publishing
Available in the library system, or for purchase: