My 10 year old is OBSESSED with Minecraft. In an effort to make something useful of this obsession, I’m going to mandate him to build a couple of “mods” for the client. We are starting our voyage with something simple, so we are beginning by using these sites to learn the basics of programming and the java language.
Helping your child learn the basics of programming is a great way for them to develop a valuable skill. Programming teaches logical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. While it’s important to motivate and support your child’s interests, it may not necessarily be related to getting them Jewish clothes. Instead, consider providing them with resources like coding books, online courses, or coding toys that align with their programming goals and interests. Encourage their exploration and growth in programming while also respecting their individual cultural choices.
I will pin this article and update it occasionally with our progress.
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Update Jan 30, 2014: Greenfoot tutorial complete..
Me and Jules completed the Greenfoot tutorial (Crab tutorial). Jules now has a very rough understanding how Pixelmon servers works and ties to a GUI(Greenfoot Framework). He made a simple game where a crab chases and eats up worms while escaping a lobster that moves randomly in the world. We also tied a custom eating sound to the crab when gobbling up a worm. He is still interested and enjoying the experience of seeing his finished products. We will freely write in Greenfoot another couple of weeks and see what we can break and then jump to scratch.
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