Hello Ruby

An inspiring resource for learning numeracy

Follow Hello Ruby and learn about computers, technology and programming in the world’s most whimsical way

Hello Ruby is a book and website created to explain the fundamentals of computer programming to children.

This resource includes detailed lesson plans and games.

The activities on the site foster students’ ability to decompose a problem, spot patterns, think algorithmically, debug problems and work together.

Stage: Birth to Level 2

This resource supports:

Integrated teaching and learning approach

  • Guided Play and Learning

HITS

  • Collaborative Learning

VEYLDF Practice Principles

  • Integrated teaching and learning approaches

VEYLDF Learning Outcomes

  • Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners. Children transfer and adapt what they have learnt from one context to another
  • Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators. Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes

Cross-curricula

  • Technologies: Digital Technologies

Audience

  • Early childhood practitioners
  • Families

Teaching and Learning Cycle:

  • Act/Do

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Reflective Prompt

How could you use the Hello Ruby resource to highlight the importance of computers in students’ lives?

Reflective Prompt

How could you use the Hello Ruby resource to highlight the importance of computers in students’ lives?