https://github.com/syntaxseed/codingforkids

Educational coding resources and activities for kids.
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Educational coding resources and activities for kids.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/syntaxseed/codingforkids
• Owner: syntaxseed
• Created: 2019-11-08T14:54:52.000Z (over 6 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2024-04-06T01:29:06.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-09-07T11:53:04.148Z (7 months ago)
• Size: 25.4 KB
• Stars: 53
• Watchers: 9
• Forks: 3
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
  • Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml

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# Coding Resources For Kids & All Ages



    

          



This list contains English resources for a variety of ages and skill levels to learn coding and computer skills either online or via native apps. Great to get kids and all skill levels started with coding.

## Learn To Type

It is recommended to use a full-size keyboard and keep your fingers in the proper position while you learn to use these resources. Can be helpful for learners of all ages.

### Beginner

- **BBC Dance Mat Typing**. Free.

  - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr

  - Levels 1-4.

- **Typing.com Lessons**. Free.

  - https://www.typing.com/student/lessons

  - Account creation optional.

- **TypingClub**. Free.

  - https://www.typingclub.com/

  - Account creation optional.

### Improve Accuracy & Speed

- **Typing.com Games**. Free.

  - https://www.typing.com/student/games

  - Account creation optional.

- **NitroType**. Free with premium upgrades.

  - https://www.nitrotype.com/

  - Account creation optional.

## Pre-Readers

No reading or only very basic reading required.

### Apps

- **Lightbot App**. $3

  - By SpriteBox LLC.

  - Android & iOS.

- **Algorithm City Pro App**. $2

  - By Musteren.

  - Android.

- **CodeSpark Academy & The Foos**. $7.99/m

  - Android & iOS.

  - Best on tablets.

### Websites

- **Code.org** - CS Fundamentals (grades K-5). Free

  - Pre-Reader Courses A & B (K & Grade 1).

- **CodeSpark Academy & The Foos** - https://codespark.com/. $7.99/m

  - App also available.

  - No reading required.

- **Kodable Youtube Videos**. Free

  - Sequence: https://youtu.be/StY_kQujls4

  - Conditionals: https://youtu.be/h2qpa0d6ktU

  - Loops: https://youtu.be/eSWCgZBSx_U

  - Functions: https://youtu.be/FFJmAvE4aM0

## Kids / Beginners

Light reading skills required.

### Websites

- **Code.org** - CS Fundamentals (grades K-5). Free.

  - Pre-Reader Courses C & D 2018.

  - Pre-Reader Courses E & F.

  - MineCraft Hour Of Code - https://code.org/minecraft (grades 2+).

- **Rabbids Coding** - https://register.ubisoft.com/rabbids-coding/

  - TODO - details.

- **Tynker.com** - Ages 7+.

  - Family plan (4 students): $15/m or $270 lifetime.

  - Visual based coding with simple syntax. Reading required. Gameified learning. Browser based.

## Older Kids and Moderate Skill Level

- **Code.org** - Free.

  - CS Fundamentals (grades K-5).

    - Pre-Reader Courses E & F.

  - CS Discoveries (grades 6-10).

    - 6 Units.

  - CS Principles (grades 9-12).

  - MineCraft Hour Of Code - https://code.org/minecraft (grades 2+).

- **Code Academy** - https://www.codecademy.com. Free & Paid.

  - Learning real programming languages and programming concepts.

  - Many courses are free.

- **Code Combat** - http://CodeCombat.com/. Ages 9+.

  - $10/m or $99 lifetime. Some levels available for free.

  - Choose from Python and Javascript.

  - Learn via playing a game. Uses real syntax.

  - You can preview it anonymously.

  - DON'T use 3rd party sign in, because the delete account and reset progress don't seem to work. Says wrong password.

- **Fruit Bots** - http://www.fruitbots.com/. Free.

  - Coding sandbox for Python, Javascript, Ruby & Lua.

  - Write a bot that competes to find fruit on a grid against an oponent.

  - Download the sourcecode here: https://github.com/scribd/robot-fruit-hunt.

  - Upload your bot to the website and compete against others.

  - Useful for coding workshops, classes or camps.

- **Khan Academy** - https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming.

  - Free and donation based.

  - Math, science and computer related courses - mainly videos but also simple hands on exercises.

  - JS, html/CSS, SQL.

- **Kodable Youtube Videos**. Free.

  - Strings: https://youtu.be/HWRnnfkeEW8

  - Integers: https://youtu.be/DuJmL-YUa4A

  - Arrays: https://youtu.be/TKvd18rGnh0

  - Properties: https://youtu.be/hhVoBsDqJXI

  - Object Oriented Programming: https://youtu.be/vFLZHx3L190

  - Classes: https://youtu.be/BZ8r7pC9bHY

- **Microsoft MakeCode** - https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/makecode. Free.

  - Visual Programming.

  - Project based learning (no guided courses).

  - Similar to Scratch.

- **Scratch** - https://scratch.mit.edu. Free.

  - Visual Programming.

  - Doesn't seem to have guided 'courses' though. Try these:

    - https://scratch.mit.edu/help/videos/

    - http://scratched.gse.harvard.edu/guide/index.html

    - https://blockly-games.appspot.com/

      - Free coding challenges using Scratch's engine.

- **Stencyl** - http://www.stencyl.com/. Free+.

  - Block based drag-and-drop coding editor for making real games.

  - Free for only publishing to the web. Reasonable price for other publishing platforms.

## All Ages / All Skill Levels

- **Game Builder Garage - Nintendo** - https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/game-builder-garage-switch/. All Ages.

  - Available on Nintendo Switch.

  - Learn coding concepts and game development via lessons and a game creation sandbox.

 

- **RPG In A Box** - https://rpginabox.com

  - Available on Steam

  - RPG game making utility that blends visual and text coding. Very approachable for all ages.

## Adults / Advanced - Gameified Learning

- **Command Line Mystery** https://github.com/veltman/clmystery. Free.

  - Learn the Linux command line by solving a text-based mystery.

- **CSS Grid Critters** https://gridcritters.com/. $99.

  - Learn CSS grid concepts with a fun adventure game structured like a full course.

- **Oh My Git!** https://ohmygit.org/. Free.

  - Learn Git version control with visual and command line controls.

  - In the context of a time-travel story.

- **OverTheWire Wargames** https://overthewire.org/wargames/. Free.

  - Server security, SSH, command line concepts.

  - Connect to real servers and solve puzzles.

- **SQL Murder Mystery** http://mystery.knightlab.com/. Free.

  - Practise SQL commands with a web-based mystery.