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awesome-wrgms-kids

Our best *ptr's, for the next generation of wrgmrs
https://github.com/aaparmeggiani/awesome-wrgms-kids

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Coding
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- Computer Coding - book
- Cube-Composer - puzzle inspired by functional programming
- Functions for kids - blog post
- Daisy the Dinossaur - game
- LEGO Coding Express - Inspire early learners to explore early coding concepts
- LEGO Microgames - make and share microgames using Unity/Lego.
- PICO-8 - Fantasy console for making, sharing and playing tiny games. Also [Awesome-PICO-8](https://github.com/felipebueno/awesome-PICO-8)
- Code Kids
- Bill Gates early days - Bill Gates remembers his early programming career
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- Code Club - global network of free coding clubs for 9-13yr olds. ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE_BoiR1ff0))
- WhiteHatJr - Online coding classes for kids between 6 and 17
- Coding Projects in Python - book
- KidsRuby
- Logo
- Scratch - visual programming language developed by the MIT Media Lab.
- ScratchJr - Scratch for 5-7 year olds.
- Try Elixir
- HacketyHack - Gone?
- Coding Resources for Kids
- Teach Kids Programming
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- WhiteHatJr - Online coding classes for kids between 6 and 17
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
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- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- CoderDojo - global volunteer-led community of free programming clubs for young people between 7 and 17
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
- A Programming flow chart for kids - some ideas about what to learn first
STEM
- NRICH - enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners.(University of Cambridge)
- NRICH - enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners.(University of Cambridge)
- primary
- secondary
- LEGO Simple Machines - Discover how the world works
- The London School of Mathematics & Programming
- LEGO Education
Computer Kits / Boards
- Raspberry Pi - series of small single-board computers
- Boolean Box - Computer & coding kit for girls
- Kano - Make your own computer
- Pockit - card sized modular computer, build of blocks
- video
- Raspberry Pi 400 - complete computer built into a compact keyboard
- Kano - Make your own computer
Education
- Mensa for Kids
- Montessori
- Unschooling
Electronics
- Circuit Maze - Arrange the tokens to create a real circuit.
- Crazy Circuits - Learn and create!
- Little Bits - Hands-on electronic building blocks ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H91YN8Wg1o))
- Little Bits - Hands-on electronic building blocks ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H91YN8Wg1o))
Games / Puzzles
- Hevesh5 - domino creations
- Joseph's Machines - youtube channel
- LEGO marble run challenge
- Makeway
- Marble Machines - motion-mechanisms/marble-machines-ZwaL1))
- Marbleocity Coasters - “marble machine” kits which introduce physics concepts / engineering mechanisms
- Robotime - marble run building kits ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDaFS8gBsNM))
- Easy Rubik's cube for Kids - simplified Dan Brown method
- Rubik's cube beginner tutorial
- Rubik's Connected - app enabled speed cube ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMYyWvNFiOw))
- Rukik's Magic - by Steven Brundage ([revealed here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2KsLJPKwfc))
- Speedcubing
- Story Time Chess - teach chess through stories ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-ze2TcRzQM&))
- Why We Cube - a speedcubing documentary
- Why It's Almost Impossible to Solve a Rubik's Cube in Under 3 Seconds - WIRED documentary
- Lego Robot Rubik's Cube Solver
- Fastest robot to solve a Rubik's Cube - Guinness World Records
- Think Fun - Empowering minds through Play.
- Quizzity - guess the location of capitals and big cities around the world.
- Juggling/Solving Rukik cubues - Guinness World Records
- Rubik's Connected - app enabled speed cube ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMYyWvNFiOw))
- Story Time Chess - teach chess through stories ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-ze2TcRzQM&))
- Think Fun - Empowering minds through Play.
Hacking Projects
- Hackerspaces - LAE))
- Make: Magazine
- The Thinkering Studio
- Raspberry Pi
- The CoasterDad - “Why don’t we build our own roller coaster, Dad?”
- Kid's room Spacecraft
- Mission Control Desk
- Spaceship Panel
- Live Train Station Sign
- Web sites and fairy lights
- Making a Steam Engine
IoT
- Twine - Listen to your world, talk to the Internet
- PaperSignals - build-it-yourself objects that you control with your voice. (Google)
Learning Platforms
- Duolingo ABC - Fun reading lessons for kids
- hiperlink.academy - an experimental internet native school.
- Skillshare - find what fascinates you
- Learn Quick - Learn new things every week
Misc
- IdeaPaint - Write on your walls!
- Lightboard - Write on your videos! ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCOuu0-o5YI))
- Light Painting - Write on your photos!
- Top 10 Lego Machines
- Walkie talkies - A begginers guide to families
Movies
- Pirates of Silicon Valley
- WarGames
Music
- Learning Music - Learn the fundamentals of music making right in your browser.
- Learning Synths - Get started with synthesis using a web-based synth and accompanying lessons.
- 13 Levels of Beatboxing - WIRED/Butterscotch
- BlipBlox - A synthesizer and beatbox designed to promote creativity and audio exploration.
- Circuit Bending - DIY/maker version of BlipBlox ;-)
- Bandimal - Your kid's first music composer.
- Loopimal - Build loops. Build sequences. Make music.
- Everyday Looper - Looper app (great demo by Edouard Joguet)
- Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing - by Jacob Collier
- Acapella App - Multi-track video-music maker
- Canon in D - beatbox multitrack
- Super Mario A Capella
- Stay with Me - How to build a vocal arrangement
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Pocket Operators - Small, ultra portable music devices,
- Super Mario
Robotics
- LEGO Mindstorms
- BrickPi - connects LEGO Mindstorms with the Raspberry Pi
- Pi Wars - International, challenge-based robotics competition
- RedRobotics - advanced robotics controller for your Raspberry Pi
- Root - Coding robot by iRobot
- VexRobotics
- Vincross - Can you robot?
- Tinkerbots - Robot toys
- HummingBird / Finch
- Root - Coding robot by iRobot
Space
- Astro Pi - Your code onboard the International Space Station!
- Mission to Mars Student Challenge - students exploring Mars with NASA scientists
TED Talks
- Search results for _kids_ (> 2000)
- Really achieving your childhood dreams - Randy Pausch (aka The last lecture)
- Programming as Performance - Sam Aaron - Sonic Pi
- A delightful way to teach kids about computers - Linda Liukas ([+books](http://www.helloruby.com/books))
- Crawling into a computer - Linda Liukas ([+books](http://www.helloruby.com/books))
- Easy DIY projects for kid engineers - Fawn Qiw
- The linguistic genius of babies - Patricia Kuhl
- Topic : Children - A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of children.
Toys
- Goldieblox - Award-winning construction toys for girls! #morethanjustaprincess #giveagirlatoolbox
- Makedo - Cardboard construction toolkit
- Melissa & Doug - Timeless toys for todlers.
- Microbrite - Mi first microscope (?)
- Montessori Toys - Toys with a purpose
- Pixlplay - my first camera (?)
- Top 5 Educational Toys
- Pixlplay - my first camera (?)
Wellness / Mindfulness
- Breath like a Bear - mindful moments for kids (book)
- Cosmic Kids Yoga - Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation for kids.
- mud+bloom - connecting children with nature
- ParkRun Junior - Parkrun for kids .. go find yours now!
- The Workout Badges - exercise and keep fit!
YouTube Channels
- Blippi - Educational Videos for Kids
- Boxlapse - weekly timelapse vegs.
- Crash Couse Kids - From the creators of [Crash Course](https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse)
- Elmo Celebritie's songs - by [Sesame Street](https://www.sesamestreet.org)
- LEGO channel - of course, they're on youtube too =)
- Physics Girl - adventures into the physical sciences.
- R3 Music Box - great collection if you need lullabiezz.
Merch
- Octocat Baby - Yep, that's my team ;)
- Octocat Tee
- Google Merchandise Kids - US
- Google Merchandise Kids - EU
- Shop NASA
More Awesome Kids
- Awesome Programming for Kids
- Awesome Educational Games
Animation
- Brickfilms - Lego stop-motion tutorial
- Flipbooks - Flipbook tutorial ([kit](https://flipbook.andymation.shop/shop))
- Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life - Disney's animation bible.
- The Magic of Animation - A look at the 12 principles of animation developed by Disney
Books
- Ada Twist, Scientist
- EuroToolbox - especial collection of EU literature for children in French, English, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish
- Hello Ruby: Adventures in Coding
- Hello Ruby: Journey Inside the Computer
- Iggy Peck, Architect
- Rosie Revere, Engineer
- What Do You Do with an Idea?
- Wonderbly - Personalised books (former LostMyName)
- One Third Stories - stories the start in english and
- Beanz Magazine - Kids, code and computer science magazine
- The Week Junior - printed magazine for children
- OYLA - printed magazine for STEM learning
- Chess is Child's Play
- Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids - and How to Break the Trance
- Ada Twist, Scientist
- Iggy Peck, Architect
Cycling
- TootScoot - my first bike (?)
- Two Wheeling Tots - Helping you find the best bikes to your little ones
- Woom Bikes - The Apple of kid's bikes (and accessories ;).
- The Backwards Brain Bicycle - can you ride this *special* bike? (also [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI2aMKwXXnE))
- Magnic Mcrolights - contactless bike dynamo/lights ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi7rsuBdm5s))
- Danny MacAskill - don't try any of this at home!
- Magnic Mcrolights - contactless bike dynamo/lights ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi7rsuBdm5s))

Ecosyste.ms: Awesome

awesome-wrgms-kids

Coding

STEM

Computer Kits / Boards

Education

Electronics

Games / Puzzles

Hacking Projects

IoT

Learning Platforms

Misc

Movies

Music

Robotics

Space

TED Talks

Toys

Wellness / Mindfulness

YouTube Channels

Merch

More Awesome Kids

Animation

Books

Cycling