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+# Claro Lessons
+
+These are small lesson programs for the first hour of learning Claro.
+
+Recommended order:
+
+1. `01_hello.claro` - show text with `SAY`
+2. `02_ask_name.claro` - ask a question with `ASK`
+3. `03_variables.claro` - remember information with `SET`
+4. `04_math.claro` - add values
+5. `05_if_else.claro` - make choices
+6. `06_loops.claro` - repeat actions
+7. `07_lists.claro` - store more than one value
+8. `08_functions.claro` - make reusable actions with `TEACH`
+9. `09_files.claro` - save and read a file
+10. `10_final_quiz.claro` - combine input and choices
+
+Run one lesson:
+
+```bash
+./claro lessons/01_hello.claro
+```
+
+On Windows:
+
+```powershell
+.\claro.exe lessons\01_hello.claro
+```