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S1 - E7 | The Pixel Valley

Can we change the world with just a few lines of code?

On the road to knowledge with music for 3 to 6 year olds!

Today, we go on a journey to discover programming.

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The adventure begins with a story and discoveries for 6 - 8 year olds!

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Can we change the world with just a few lines of code?

Imagine you are looking at a picture on a screen. This picture is made of many tiny dots called pixels. Pixels are like the bricks of a wall; they come together to make pictures.

With scripts, we can change these pixels. A script is a little program that gives instructions to the computer. For example, we can change the color of the pixels to make cartoons.

Scripts can do much more than draw. They can make characters move, create video games, or even solve big problems. For example, a script can make a character move on the screen.

Learning to code is like learning a new magical language. It helps you be creative and solve problems in a fun way. By coding, you can create amazing things and change the world, one pixel at a time.

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The Pixel Valley

Can we change the world with a few lines of code?

The Discovery of Pixels

After exploring the Module(1) Market(2), where they discovered magical bricks and met a funny little robot fox that explained how to build programs(3)(4), Aïcha and Kenji head to a colorful valley. They now know that each module has a special job, like the letters of a magical alphabet. The Pixel Valley, a place where every element is made of pixels, appears before them. Aïcha, with her braided hair and round glasses, watches the glowing flowers. Kenji, with his green cap and pixelated(5) t-shirt, marvels at the sparkling rocks.

Aïcha, amazed, says:
« Kenji, look at the flowers! They shine like stars. »

Kenji, amazed, says:
« And the rocks! They sparkle like diamonds. »

Aïcha, her eyes sparkling with excitement, then says:
« Now that we know every single thing is made of pixels, I'm going to try and make them dance. »

After turning on her rainbow computer, Aïcha types lines of code. The trees start to move. The branches sway gently, creating a glowing dance. Kenji, with his tablet, writes a script to make the flowers sing. The petals open and play harmonious melodies. Together, they paint the sky with a digital rainbow, changing the colors as they like.

Kenji, amazed, shouts:
« Aïcha, look! The sky is wonderful. »

Aïcha, curious, asks:
« Yes, but why are some areas gray and dull? »

By writing a poetic script, they make the trees dance, the flowers sing, and paint the sky with a digital rainbow. But they see gray and dull areas. They want to solve this mystery.

The Mystery of the Gray Pixels

They head towards the gray areas. The pixels here are stuck and lifeless. Kenji suggests writing a script to understand why these pixels do not react like the others.

Kenji, with a sparkle in his eyes, says:
« I am going to write a script to understand. »

Aïcha, with a determined smile, says:
« Okay, I'll help you. »

Kenji, focused, says:
« We need to find the mistake in the code. »

Aïcha, pointing with her finger, says:
« Look, this dot is broken. »

Kenji, focused, says:
« I am going to fix the code lines. »

As Aïcha and Kenji keep admiring the digital landscapes they created, a loud, sharp(6) noise suddenly rings out. A small, pixelated squirrel, looking panicked, rushes towards them. It brings terrible news: a glitch is threatening the digital world. Colors are disappearing, codes are freezing… They must act fast! Aïcha and Kenji, determined, get ready to solve this new challenge. With their programming skills, they are ready to save Pixel Valley and find out what's behind this mysterious glitch. Their next adventure begins, full of challenges(7) and discoveries.

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