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Teach Coding with Scratch!: STEAM Programming for Kids

Every program season, I try to incorporate STEAM into my after-school program season, from Codebreakers to STEAM Storytime. I had previously done a coding program for tweens during the pandemic and I decided to give it another shot this year. This Fall, I started a Scratch coding program and so far, it has been quite successful! In this post, I will highlight the format of the program, as well as some resources I have used to teach coding with Scratch at my library. Format of the Program Scratch is an accessible website that teaches the basics of coding through block coding. Children can create games, animations, and much more on this site. Even if you are not familiar with coding, this is a great site that introduces important concepts of coding. Participants of the class have to bring their own devices, such as a laptop or tablet. Each week, I…
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Book vending machine helps Bark River students build personal library – Upper Michigan’s Source 

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Federal Officers Delayed, Threatened to ‘Shoot and Arrest’ OR Ambulance Crew at ICE Facility

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White House Vows To “Ride Out” Shutdown, Continue Layoffs

As the government shutdown nears its 15th day, President Trump is issuing a new warning for Democrats from the White House tonight.
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Nature

New bird flu vaccine could tackle multiple variants with one shot

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