🎄Tech the Halls: Holiday Coding Fun for Kids and Teens
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to infuse the festive spirit with some tech-inspired creativity? South Bend Code School welcomes young minds to embark on coding adventures, combining holiday cheer with hands-on projects. From crafting digital snowflakes to programming holiday messages, we’ve curated a collection of engaging and festive projects for kids and teens. Get ready to code your way into the holiday spirit!
🎄 Festive Coding Projects for Kids and Teens 🎄
- ⛄️ A Digital Snowball Fight in Scratch: Our instructor, Bailey, teaches students how to code a digital snowball fight! Visit scratch.mit.edu and click “Create” to get started 😉. Link to Instructional Video: Digital Snowball Fight
2. 🎅🏾 Santa Memes: Luke teaches how to make holiday-themed memes using HTML and CSS! Students then learn how to add a <button> tag and program a full meme-generator. Link to Instructional Video: Santa Memes
The following don’t have instructional videos but include written instructions instead.
3. ❄️ Digital Snowflakes: Unleash your creativity by designing unique digital snowflakes. Using basic coding concepts, participants will bring snowflakes to life on the screen, adding a touch of tech magic to the winter wonderland. Link to Instructional Guide: Digital Snowflakes Guide
4. 🎄Holiday Greetings Coding Card: Level up your holiday card game by coding personalized messages and animations. This project combines traditional card-making with a tech twist, creating memorable and interactive greetings. Link to Instructional Guide: Holiday Greetings Coding Card Guide
5. 🎵 Name That Tune: Get ready for a coding challenge that blends music and technology! In this activity, participants create a fun game where users can guess familiar holiday tunes. Link to Instructional Guide: Name That Tune Guide
The holiday season is a time for joy, creativity, and making lasting memories. With our holiday coding projects, kids and teens can explore the magical intersection of technology and festive fun. So, gather ‘round, grab your tech tools, and let’s code our way into a season filled with innovation, laughter, and plenty of holiday spirit!
Happy coding and Merry Christmas! 🌟🎅🏾
South Bend Code School is an award-winning tech program. Since our establishment in 2015, we’ve empowered thousands of students with computer science education through after-school programs and school collaborations.
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