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💸 Code Club Mobile Plan Challenge: Can You Beat our Family's Phone Bill?
Hey Code Club! Want to use your coding and research skills to help your family save real money? Here’s a fun challenge for you (and yes, you can earn a reward too)!
🧩 The Problem
Our family pays way too much for our phone plans! Here’s what we …
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Mastering Google Search: A Guide for Kids (and Adults!)
The internet is like a giant library, and Google Search is the tool that helps you find the books you need. Whether you're coding, solving homework, or just curious about the world, knowing how to use Google effectively is a superpower. Let's dive into some …
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Intro To Python Programming: Beginners Guide Series
As a parent and mentor, I’m always on the lookout for resources to inspire and educate young minds. My son recently expressed an interest in learning Python, and I also help kids at a coding club take their first steps into programming. These two motivations led me to …
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Quiz Controlled LEDs with Raspberry Pi
Here's a challenge design for someone learning Python with a Raspberry Pi that incorporates asking questions and controlling LEDs.
Objective:
Create a Python-based LED game where players answer questions. Correct answers turn on a green LED, while wrong answers flash a red LED …
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20 Easy Raspberry Pi Projects
When I first discovered the Raspberry Pi, its versatility felt like a door to endless possibilities. 20 Easy Raspberry Pi Projects by Rui and Sara Santos exemplifies this sentiment by transforming this tiny computer into a toolkit for creativity. The book is packed with practical and …
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Python Basics: A Practical introduction to Python 3
When my son expressed interest in coding, it reignited my passion for introducing Python to others. This book, Python Basics: A Practical Introduction to Python 3, is now part of the "Code Club" learning list—a collection of resources aimed at helping …
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How to Host Your Website for Free No Git required!
if you’ve just learned HTML and CSS and are eager to put your website online, Cloudflare Pages is an excellent, beginner-friendly way to host your site for free. This post was inspired by my own son, who recently asked me for a way to publish his site that looked a bit …
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GitHub For Dummies, 2nd Ed
GitHub has always been a cornerstone of my tinkering projects, whether it’s managing configurations or collaborating on open-source initiatives. When my son asked about contributing to coding projects, I thought of this book: GitHub For Dummies by Sarah Guthals. Its approachable style and …
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