Game Design for Littles: Developing Computational Thinking with ScratchJr

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Children love games, which encourage collaboration, logic, and problem-solving. Yet, young kids rarely get to create their own games and apply their imagination. This session shows how ScratchJr helps children (ages 5–7) become creators, building games that teach CS concepts and computational thinking. Participants will learn to design game mechanics like timers and overlap events using simple blocks, debug challenges, recognize patterns, and iterate through feedback. The session includes a live demo and provides classroom resources to support young learners’...