Grade 5 Computational Thinker Cornerstone Task Family Engagement

Encourage families explore and learn more about Scratch for CS First at home.
- About CS First (Links to an external site.)
Families can use Scratch for CS First to practice a variety of coding skills by using the Scratch Tutorials (Links to an external site.).
- Families also create free Scratch accounts at home use the interactive tutorials included in Scratch.
There are several books that families could purchase or check for at their local library that will help students develop basic Scratch coding skills including:
- Coding for Kids in Scratch 3: Amazon Link Links to an external site.,
- DK Workbook Computer Coding with Scratch 3.0: Amazon link Links to an external site.
- Coding for Kids: Creating Your Own Animated Story: HCLS link Links to an external site.
- Code your Own Scratch Games: Amazon link Links to an external site., HCLS link Links to an external site.
  - Uses Scratch 2.0 so it will look a little different than current program
- Learn to program with Scratch : a visual introduction to programming with games, art, science, and math: PAC link Links to an external site., HCLS link Links to an external site.

Super Scratch programming adventure! : learn to program by making cool games! PAC link Links to an external site., HCLS link Links to an external site.

Scratch has several tutorials that can be used to learn new skills. They can be found in the Scratch Tutorial Cards (Links to an external site.).

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