Scratch is a free block programming tool that can be used to create animations or games.
Coding is a skill I never thought would be part of my skill set or career. Ten years later, I am seeing the necessity of coding in the curriculum for my students. The world is constantly changing, and technology is moving with it. Scratch is a great way to introduce programming and computational thinking to students. It is user-friendly and as a newbie, and it is not intimidating with its colorful blocks and tutorials.
Pick a challenge from this list. If you are a beginner, start at the bottom with Day 1. The higher up the list you go, the more advanced the challenge!