An iPad app to teach kids how to program

In plain words

Daisy the Dinosaur is a graphical programming environment for iPad that teaches children coding through animation creation. The app removes common barriers to learning programming by eliminating the need for complex setup, syntax knowledge, and external publishing tools. Designed for kids of various ages, it provides an intuitive way to introduce fundamental coding concepts through visual, block-based programming.

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From the sources

Download Daisy the Dinosaur by Hopscotch Technologies on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Daisy the Dinosaur.

I would have gave it a 5, But freeplay mode is a bit buggy. And does not give you unlimited movements. But overall it is great for kids! But please add a grade selection. For grades pre k through kinder a voice should read the instructions. 1 through 6Or higher should have levels to complete that get (harder) I would have gave it a 5, But freeplay mode is a bit buggy. And does not give you unlimited movements. But overall it is great for kids! But please add a grade selection. For grades pre k through kinder a voice should read the instructions. 1 through 6Or higher should have levels to complete that get (harder) This app really does teach the basics of computer programming, which is…from itunes.apple.com

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This app is a graphical programming environment for kids to learn coding by creating animations. Although we released it to the app store it's still more of a beta version and we would love to solicit feedback from HNers with iPads. To me, programming is something that kids could really enjoy but the obstacles in…

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