about 2 years ago
In case you missed it: Kid skill webinar + live coding session
If you missed the webinar and live-coding session on November 8, don't worry! You can still check them out for valuable tips on building an engaging kid skill. The How to Build Engaging Kid Skills for Alexa webinar has been posted on YouTube and the live coding session is on Twitch.
Here's a handy list of the materials mentioned in the webinar:
- 6 Tips for Building Stellar Kid Skills – a 10-page PDF guide with links to helpful resources
- Alexa Cookbook – short code samples that show you how to add features to an Alexa skill
- Mix Master Kid Skill Template – practice key design principles including progressive prompting to help guide kids through interactions, and leveling to give kids a sense of accomplishment
- Certification Tips for Alexa Kid Skills – helpful points to help your skill get through certification with a gold star
You can always find all of these resources and more on the competition Resources page.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.