Our school participated in The Hour of Code, a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. The kindergarten class learned that software is what tells computers what to do. "Apps" being the most recognizable term for software. Students used Box Island to practice coding. In the process of directing the "box" to it's destination, they learned about sequences, loops, and conditionals, as well as the importance of giving instructions in the right order and how to trouble shoot. They also did some critical thinking along the way. You can download Box Island from the App Store for free. Once you start the app, just follow the instructions for the Hour of Code. Here's a video that gives you a sneak peak of the app:
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