This curriculum is over 10 years old and I think doesn't go beyond HTML/CSS (I.e. stopped short of JavaScript), but I found at least a couple perennial helpful concepts for teaching young kids (the original developers of the curriculum were really smart and dedicated): https://www.scribd.com/mobile/document/58467154/Wired-Woods
I taught this curriculum to 120 or so kids aged 6-13 from underprivileged backgrounds in the Boston area. The experience changed my life - kids are so amazingly smart and learn so fast - and they ALL got really into making websites! I have no doubt that for at least a couple of my pupils the early exposure led to success in tech careers, helping to break them out of generational poverty.
The Web is an incredible platform for learning, self-expression, creativity, and empowerment. Unfortunately in the age of iPads etc. I think it's more difficult now to get kids into web development than it was 10 years ago.
My contact info is in my profile if you read the curriculum and want to ask any questions.
I taught this curriculum to 120 or so kids aged 6-13 from underprivileged backgrounds in the Boston area. The experience changed my life - kids are so amazingly smart and learn so fast - and they ALL got really into making websites! I have no doubt that for at least a couple of my pupils the early exposure led to success in tech careers, helping to break them out of generational poverty.
The Web is an incredible platform for learning, self-expression, creativity, and empowerment. Unfortunately in the age of iPads etc. I think it's more difficult now to get kids into web development than it was 10 years ago.
My contact info is in my profile if you read the curriculum and want to ask any questions.