Description
Bring programming concepts to life with these two fun, hands-on activities designed for kids! Perfect for Girl Scouts, classrooms, or after-school groups, these activities introduce the basics of programming through movement, puzzles, and kid-friendly instructions.
✨ What’s Included:
- Paper Programming – an individual activity where each girl writes her own “program” for a partner to follow.
- Grid Programming – a group-based version played on a life-sized grid, where kids act out their programs together.
- Youth-Led Script – each activity comes with a step-by-step script written in clear, kid-friendly language so the activities can be led by youth themselves, making it extra engaging and empowering.
✨ Skills & Concepts Learned:
- Writing and following algorithms (step-by-step instructions)
- Debugging (finding and fixing mistakes)
- Logical thinking and sequencing
- Collaboration and teamwork
✨ Perfect For:
- Girl Scout troops – both activities align with and satisfy portions of the Think Like a Programmer Journeys
- Teachers introducing programming concepts in an elementary or middle school classroom
- STEM nights, after-school clubs, or camps
These activities make programming fun, active, and easy to understand—no computer required! Whether working individually with Paper Programming or collaboratively with Grid Programming, kids will discover how computers follow instructions and how programmers think to solve problems.
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Paper Programming & Grid Programming Activities | STEM Fun for Scouts & Classes
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Description
Bring programming concepts to life with these two fun, hands-on activities designed for kids! Perfect for Girl Scouts, classrooms, or after-school groups, these activities introduce the basics of programming through movement, puzzles, and kid-friendly instructions.
✨ What’s Included:
- Paper Programming – an individual activity where each girl writes her own “program” for a partner to follow.
- Grid Programming – a group-based version played on a life-sized grid, where kids act out their programs together.
- Youth-Led Script – each activity comes with a step-by-step script written in clear, kid-friendly language so the activities can be led by youth themselves, making it extra engaging and empowering.
✨ Skills & Concepts Learned:
- Writing and following algorithms (step-by-step instructions)
- Debugging (finding and fixing mistakes)
- Logical thinking and sequencing
- Collaboration and teamwork
✨ Perfect For:
- Girl Scout troops – both activities align with and satisfy portions of the Think Like a Programmer Journeys
- Teachers introducing programming concepts in an elementary or middle school classroom
- STEM nights, after-school clubs, or camps
These activities make programming fun, active, and easy to understand—no computer required! Whether working individually with Paper Programming or collaboratively with Grid Programming, kids will discover how computers follow instructions and how programmers think to solve problems.
Follow Our Store!
Stay updated on new products, sales, and discounts by following us. New items launch at 30% off for the first 48 hours, so don’t miss out!
Earn TPT Credit by Leaving Feedback!
Help us grow by leaving a review! Go to My Purchases, find your item, and click “Leave Feedback.” You’ll earn TPT credits you can apply to future purchases.
⚡ Instant Download:
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