Code Land - Coding for Kids
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Code Land - Coding for Kids
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The parents' guide to what's in this app.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Code Land - Coding for Kids is a subscription-based app with leveled games that tap into the fundamentals of coding. Games cover generalized concepts like logic, critical thinking, and learning through trial and error, and basic precoding. More advanced games require kids to construct coding sequences to finish a level or program a multiplayer game. While the first set of games has no text, the second set requires reading. Though the app is compatible with phones, most games are probably easier to play on a larger screen. At the time of this review, there are a quite a few games that are grayed out and labeled as "coming soon." Parents need to sign up for an account using an email address or sign in with an Apple account. In the parents menu, caregiverscan create multiple user profiles, turn music and sound effects on or off, and choose to set the app to one of 14 languages. Read the developer's privacy policy for details on how your (or your kids') information is collected, used, and shared and any choices you may have in the matter, and note that privacy policies and terms of service frequently change.
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What’s It About?
Parents need to set up CODE LAND - CODING FOR KIDS by creating an account and a kid profile. Once in, kids swipe left or right to see all four "lands"-- logic, precode, coding, and multiplayer -- each of which with multiple games to choose from. Parents can tap on the information icon to read a brief description of the games while kids can simple tap a game icon to start playing. Most games are leveled, with kids starting automatically at level one. Logic games focus on general tasks such as forming a path that leads a robot to its end goal. Precoding games introduce basic concepts such as conditions, loops, and functions. Coding games ask kids to put basic coding commands together. Finally, in the multiplayer game section, kids use more advanced coding commands to program their performance in a game against the app or against a friend.
Is It Any Good?
This STEM-focused set of games stands out in a crowded field because it covers coding from a variety of angles and skill levels, even if games can sometimes get repetitive. With its four different "lands," Code Land - Coding for Kids is easily accessible for a wide range of ages and familiarity with coding. Younger kids can practice the most basic puzzles while more advanced kids can really get into coding with the multiplayer games. Or, over time, that learning arc means there's lots of room for kids to continue to be challenged as they learn and grow. There are lots of levels with most of the games, so it'll take a while for kids to get through them all. Levels get more complicated as they progress, but with so many levels, it happens really slowly. This is great for kids who need the practice, but might feel too slow and repetitive for kids who get it right away. And though parents indicate their kids' age when they create a new user profile, it doesn't seem to have any affect on where kids start or what levels they can access. At the time of this review, a good number of games are still under development. Though there will certainly be lots for kids to do when everything becomes available, it's not clear why Code Land - Coding for Kids is offered as a subscription rather than a one-time purchase. Overall, for parents who find their kids want to play enough to make it worth the subscription cost, Code Land - Coding for Kids offers a well-rounded, comprehensive journey through coding.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the games kids play with Code Land - Coding for Kids. How can kids plan out what they need to do to pass a level?
Talk to kids about the increasing challenge they'll face as the levels increase and why it's important to try a solution, that's it's OK to fail at it, and that it's essential to try again.
Encourage kids to engage in STEM activities on and off the screen. Are there experiments your kid wants to do? Are they interested in building and making things?
App Details
- Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
- Subjects: Language & Reading: following directions, Math: sequences
- Skills: Thinking & Reasoning: logic, solving puzzles, strategy, thinking critically, Self-Direction: personal growth, Tech Skills: coding
- Pricing structure: Free to try (7-day free trial, then $6.99/month or $41.99/year.)
- Release date: November 12, 2021
- Category: Education
- Topics: STEM
- Publisher: Learny Land S.L.
- Version: 1.1
- Minimum software requirements: iOS 10.0 or later; Android 5.0 and up
- Last updated: February 18, 2022
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