So, I have to teach kids how to program for my job 10-12 years old.  I am having a tough time coming up with some interactive ways to teach them.. They can be as wacky as possible and can take place inside or outside..

 

(interactive as in physical presentation, not on pc)

 

 

Topics:

 

variables

conditionals

loops

functions

classes/objects

 

Edited May 27, 20169 yr by Qubit

http://www.alice.org/index.php u can add funny ass objects and make weird ass shit in alice. Fun as hell for little kids probably.

Remember that its important to know your audience. Your topics should be tied into things that all of the kids(or most) can relate to. For example: you can explain conditionals by asking them "If its really snowy outside where do we have recess." They will probably respond with "inside" to which you can show them how they just made an if statement.... if it is snowy outside -> recess is inside....if it is not snowy outside -> recess is outside.

Have you ever checked out https://www.codecademy.com/learn ?

 

I find they have some interactive ways to teach some basics along with instant feedback about what you're doing right or wrong

probably a good idea