TechSkills4Kids

Kids love the idea of hacking and here is a legitimate way to have the experience and learn Python too.
https://inventwithpython.com/hacking/

Kids should Code (For Parents)
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(For Kids)

__Programming for Fun__
Making educational cartoons, animations and games. 4 [] Here are some lessons I have collected to get students started. Scratch Programming http://sciactivitiespage.wikispaces.com/Scratch+Programming

__Designing LEGO Creation__
This program to design and make LEGO creations could be used as an incentive. []I

__Computer Aided Design__
[] Make detailed models. By building more intricate shapes you can step by step create very detailed models. 1 Place 2 Adjust Shapes can be moved, rotated and adjusted freely in space. Use tools like the ruler to input exact dimensions. 3 Combine A custom shape is created by grouping together a set of shapes.

With Tinkercad you can also quickly turn your idea into a CAD model for a 3D printer. Cheap 3D printing [] []

__LEGO Robots__
If you get your kids into LEGO robotics, here are some resources. Robotics: This link contains the first four lessons from "Robotics Engineering I" put online so people would buy the rest of the lessons. http://robotstpjhs.wikispaces.com/LEGO+Robotic-G+software [|Additional robots] that can be build with the NXT 2.0 set and maybe the educational set. [] [] [] [] [] I haven't used this, but it could be good: [] I like the improvements of the new LEGO robotics system better than the NXT, but using it would take a bit of adaption. []4