About.

What is NH Kids Code?

NH Kids Code is a yearlong effort to engage New Hampshire's elementary children in critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration through coding. The project is led by Heather Drolet, a NH technology integrator and the 2017-2018 recipient of the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical, which is generously sponsored by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. 

Interested in getting your school involved with NH Kids Code? 

Contact Heather

Program Objectives.

Promote the 4 C’s by Coding Across the Curriculum

Heather will conduct week-long “Coding the Curriculum” workshops with 25 fifth grade classrooms across NH, engaging students in critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Students will research, design, and create a mobile app based on their current topic of study.

Inspire Girls to Engage in Computer Science

Heather will develop and distribute materials for schools to host a “Confident Coders” recess or after-school club. This curriculum can be used regardless of device availability, and while the content is geared toward girls, it is appropriate for any child in grades 3 - 5. 

Model Purposeful Technology Integration by Providing Professional Development

​Heather will offer professional development to NH elementary teachers who want to learn how to integrate coding & other technology into their curriculum. She will meet with teachers at their schools and will present at various conferences throughout the year.  

Connect.

To see students in action as they collaborate with one another to code mobile apps, follow the project throughout 2017-2018 school year on Twitter @Heather_Drolet using #NHKidsCode! For questions about the project or how to get involved, e-mail Heather using the Contact link above.