Until computer programming becomes standard curriculum at middle and high schools though, families can turn to the Web for free resources and programming games for students.

If you are interested in this sort of thing, we have our own favorite game to play with kids to teach robotics and other computer concepts.

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Coding is a big deal for kids these days, but it can feel like work. These 12 games help teach programming fundamentals while still being fun.

At a time when parents are eager to give their kids an edge in math and science, several computer programming languages have been developed specifically for children.

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Researchers at North Carolina State University are trying to uncover the secrets of building engaging educational games by studying the ways kids play a new 3-D game that teaches basic programming ...

Tynker, a California based education company, aims to teach your kids programming using a visual platform and is targeting 8 to 14 year olds with a 16 week course that promises both fun and learning.

This October, PBS KIDS invites families to celebrate the beginning of autumn with new episodes of their favorite shows, new games and a wide array of activities.

So, what is the process for getting kids involved? Children are receptive to acquiring this new language of computer programming and the strategic thinking and reasoning processes that go with it.