How to write simple code

This article will describe how to write a simple code. Your kids will love to "break" the code!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Pencil/Pen
• Paper

1. Begin by deciding what you would like to write. I suggest something simple at first.
2. Write out what you would like to write and leave spaces in between the lines for creating your code.
3. Use the following as a guide: Leave all consonants the same. Replace all vowels with the consonant that follows that vowel in the alphabet.
4. Vowel Replacements would be as follows:
   A = B
   E = F
   I = J
   O = P
   U = V
5. Sample message:
   
   Lunch will be at noon in the kitchen.
   
   Code message:
   
   Lvnch wjll bf bt nppn jn thf kjtchjn.

Tips & Warnings

• Once you've mastered a simple code you can create your own variations, including numbers and/or symbols.
• We used this simple code during a treasure hunt with our kids -- they not only loved the treasure hunt, but the challenge of breaking the code made it so much more fun!