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Ask HN: What's a good resource for a 9 year old to learn programming?
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Re: Ask HN: What's a good resource for a 9 year old to learn programming?
#2I've heard excellent things about Scratch: http://scratch.mit.edu/
Re: Ask HN: What's a good resource for a 9 year old to learn programming?
#3How about this one: Python for Kids
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11729?utm_source=SparkFun+...
Re: Ask HN: What's a good resource for a 9 year old to learn programming?
#4I never would have started coding if it weren't for Processing. It's relatively easy to learn, but is also Java-based and super powerful. I still use it today!
Check out http://www.processing.org
Re: Ask HN: What's a good resource for a 9 year old to learn programming?
#5The best is http://www.imacs.com
Re: Ask HN: What's a good resource for a 9 year old to learn programming?
#6It might be worth noting that this particular 9 year old is really good at math, but struggles a bit with reading. Thanks for all the suggestions so far!
Re: Ask HN: What's a good resource for a 9 year old to learn programming?
#7The best is http://www.imacs.com
I think you meant http://www.imacs.org, the above link goes to something which appears slightly unsavory...
Re: Ask HN: What's a good resource for a 9 year old to learn programming?
#8Has he/she gotten into Lego Mindstorms yet? I've sent my 9yo to summer camp to do that for the past two years and, when his birthday comes up next year, that's probably what he will get.
Re: Ask HN: What's a good resource for a 9 year old to learn programming?
#9I wonder if Raspberry PI would be a good one to get kids thinking below the hood. I am currious to hear how did Drew Houston start programming at 5 years old? I have a 2.5 years old so he's almost there!
Re: Ask HN: What's a good resource for a 9 year old to learn programming?
#10Has he/she gotten into Lego Mindstorms yet? I've sent my 9yo to summer camp to do that for the past two years and, when his birthday comes up next year, that's probably what he will get.
Interesting - I will suggest that as well!