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24 alternatives to THE FOOS
Teach young kids basic computer science with video games
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. THE FOOS launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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2019 · s-poony.github.io · its alternatives →
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Coda Game▲79Now kids can create games while exploring computer science
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Pixel game to teach your kid science, art, & problem solving
2014 · thesandboxgame.com · its alternatives →
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An indie game exploring how kids learn about sex
2015 · ninasays.so · its alternatives →
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CodeQuest▲91Mini-games that intro kids to HTML and web development
2014 · codarica.com · its alternatives →
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Doctor Who game teaches kids to code (UK only)
2014 · bbc.co.uk · its alternatives →
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Q.uiz.me▲66Educational game aiming to strengthen and test knowledge
2015 · q.uiz.me · its alternatives →
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Turn children's ideas into reality
2016 · littleinventors.org · its alternatives →
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Computer science curriculum must-read
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Interactive life-sized board game that helps kids get active
2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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Taken Charge▲66browser-based game teaching technology to kids 3rd-9th grade
2016 · its alternatives →
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Disney teaches kids the basics of computer science
2016 · partners.disney.com · its alternatives →
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