There are a wealth of ways for kids to learn computer science and programming
these days. Add to the mix: Google's own CS First curriculum, a free
program with a variety of themes for all kinds of kids' interests.
CS First isn't new (the program started last year), but as a program
that's meant for teachers and community volunteers to form computer
science clubs for kids ages 9 to 14, you might not have heard about it.
Lesson
themes include Music & Sound (create a music video and build an
interactive music display), Fashion & Design (build fashion-themed
apps), Storytelling (create interactive stories), Game Design (code a
game), and so on.
All of the
materials (videos, programming in Scratch, and lesson plans) are freely
available online, so parents—whether homeschooling or not—and kids with a
lot of initiative can check out the lessons themselves. Or, better yet,
start a club in your community.
source:lifehacker