❓ Conditionals for Kids

A conditional lets the computer make choices.

If This, Then That

"If it's raining, take an umbrella." That's a conditional. The computer checks the condition (is it raining?) and decides what to do.

"If it's raining, take an umbrella; otherwise, leave it home." The "otherwise" part is called else.

"If it's raining, take an umbrella; if it's sunny, take sunglasses; otherwise, take nothing." This is if / else if / else.

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Try this!

Now you try! Write a conditional in English: "If today is my birthday, then..."

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For grown-ups

Parent/teacher tip: Decision trees are a great visual aid. Have kids draw the branches.