Lesson 1 — What Is a Special Move?

Age: Grades 4–6 (ages 9–12) Duration: 20 minutes Format: Web game (play right away, no prep needed) Concept: Functions — name a "frequently used set of commands" and call that one name instead of saying it all every time

Learning Objective

Kids understand that a function is "a named set of commands to reuse" — one name triggers many steps.

Do It Together (Parent-Child Co-participation)

Have your child design a personal 3–4 step "special move," give it a name, and perform it when you call the name. Then switch roles!