Busy Code by Busy Things

Code Disco is a great way for children to learn coding basics through to repeat loops, conditionals, events and variables. The programs are built by linking simple blocks together, with an easy to use drag and drop feature.

Beard Man’s Adventures features adventures with over 45 levels. In each level children must write code to direct Beard Man through a series of chambers, avoiding hazards such as trap doors and lava pits. To complete a level, children must help Beard Man solve a puzzle to open a treasure chest, and then escape a final chamber before the gate closes! Busy Code is a lead into Scratch – the widely used programming platform for older children in secondary school and beyond.

Tutorials – simple and fun – introducing new programming concepts step by step.

Challenges – children are given problems to solve using the concepts that have been introduced in the tutorials.

Projects – open-ended tasks that let children experiment with the concepts they have learnt. Allowing them to be creative and see how the changes they make can alter the program.

All you need to get started is your Myli membership and an internet connection. If you need any help, our friendly team at your local library branch is here for you.

Don’t forget to check out Busy Things’ YouTube channel for a variety of tutorials and videos to guide you along the way!