Coding in the classroom

The earlier we introduce children to coding, the more comfortable they will be when presented with more in-depth learning opportunities in middle and high school. Also, early exposure to coding helps teach children how important it is to understand computers as the valuable tools they are rather than merely fun playthings.
Children want to learn how to code. They want to learn how to make tablets and computers do useful things. They want to learn how to build websites. It's actually a very cool thing to them.

And while "cool" is nice, what really matters are the lasting benefits of building these skill sets:

• Logical thinking
• Problem solving
• Persistence
• Collaboration