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Lesson 1 — What Is a Special Move?
⏱ 20 minutes 💻 Web game (play right away, no prep needed)
💡 Functions — name a "frequently used set of commands" and call that one name instead of saying it all every time 🎂 Grades 4–6 (ages 9–12)
👨👩👧 Notes for parents
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!