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Free Coding Classes For Kids

Free coding classes for kids are a great way to introduce computer programming to students. For years, we've been teaching coding to kids of all ages, offering engaging and interactive live online courses designed by experts from Google, Stanford, and MIT. From beginner Scratch coding to fascinating Roblox game development, and even Python programming that drives real-world innovation, all of our courses are led live by US-based expert instructors. Explore our award-winning free introductory computer programming classes, and discover how your child can develop their creativity and their passion for computer science. Get started today to discover the magic in technology!

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Free Coding Courses For Kids Online

Join free coding classes for kids to build your child’s curiosity and passion for computer science. Our free coding classes provide an engaging and fun way for kids to explore programming and start building their tech skills with the help of a live expert, at no cost to you.

Free Intro to Scratch Coding
Free Intro to Scratch Coding
Grades 2-5

Code games and animations with Scratch coding, beginner to advanced levels

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Best starting point for elementary school beginners
Accelerated Scratch - Intro to Coding for Teens
Accelerated Scratch - Intro to Coding for Teens
Grades 5-10

Fast-paced introduction to Scratch coding: build games, stories, and animations

Best starting point for middle school beginners
Beginner Roblox Game Coding - Free Intro
Beginner Roblox Game Coding - Free Intro
Grades 3-9

Best class to start learning Roblox game making

Best starting point for kids with previous coding experience
Free Intro to Python Coding
Free Intro to Python Coding
Grades 5-10

Learn a real-world programming language, with a focus on AI

Best starting point for high school beginners
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Free Programming And Tech Events For Kids Online

Join our series of fun free live online kids coding events to learn and get inspired. Our free computer science events provide children a unique opportunity to learn directly from some of the biggest experts in their fields, from NASA and Pixar, to Apple and more, and discover real-life applications of computer science! When you enroll your child in our free community events there will be plenty of aahs and wows as they enjoy lessons in engineering with Snap Circuits, the ways artificial intelligence impacts the world around us and how it works, and even code to escape Dr. Breakowski's mysterious mansion by dawn. Sign up today, and find your child more motivated to code, create, and learn!

Thanksgiving Project Showcase - Free Event
Thanksgiving Project Showcase - Free Event
Grades 1-12

Holidays are here and it is a season to be thankful! Show your appreciation to your family, friends, teachers, and others with code and then share your projects at this special Thanksgiving Holiday event! Code a Scratch or Roblox game, build a Minecraft world, create a ChatGPT chatbot, use Canva to create a poster, and more! You can use any tools or technologies. The key thing is to show your appreciation to someone or something. All students are eligible to submit their projects to be considered for presenting at this showcase event by Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. * 🌐 Submit at: www.create-learn.us/account [http://www.create-learn.us/account] 1. Log in to your student account 2. Click Portfolio on the left 3. Upload your project for review Our expert teachers will review the projects to feature some of them in our Students Project Gallery [https://www.create-learn.us/kids-coding-projects] and the very top projects will be invited to present at this special showcase event. Invitation will be sent on a rolling basis up till Saturday noon, the day before the event. You may submit more than one project, but only one will be accepted to be shared at the event so other students can get opportunities to share as well. Students of all levels are encouraged to join the free event, have fun, and get inspired. You don't need to submit a project to join this fun event. All projects are eligible for submission. Want to sharpen your coding skills a bit more? Join our Online Thanksgiving Camps [https://www.create-learn.us/kids-coding-camps/thanksgiving] or classes to learn Scratch [https://www.create-learn.us/coding-for-kids/scratch?utm_source=site&utm_campaign=fair], Minecraft Coding [https://www.create-learn.us/coding-for-kids/minecraft-modding-quest?utm_source=site&utm_campaign=fair], Roblox Coding [https://www.create-learn.us/coding-for-kids/beginner-roblox?utm_source=site&utm_campaign=fair], building ChatGPT Bots [https://www.create-learn.us/ai-for-kids/create-with-chatgpt?utm_source=site&utm_campaign=fair], and even Arduino powered devices [https://www.create-learn.us/robotics-for-kids/arduino?utm_source=site&utm_campaign=fair], and more.

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Minecraft Coding - The Show Must Go On
Minecraft Coding - The Show Must Go On
Grades 2-7

Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft

AI Explorers - Introduction
AI Explorers - Introduction
Grades 4-9

Discover how AI fuels self-driving cars, face recognition, and other advanced technologies

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Summer And Winter Coding Camps

Create & Learn's camps for kids offer a fun and educational way to keep young minds engaged during the summer and winter break. With a variety of interactive coding, robotics, and tech-focused camps, children can explore exciting subjects like game development, artificial intelligence, mobile app creation, and AP Computer Science.

Led by expert instructors, our live online camps are designed for students of all experience levels, providing personalized instruction and hands-on projects. Whether your child is a tech beginner or looking to expand their skills, summer and winter camps are the perfect way to unlock their creativity and passion for technology!

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Teach Kids Coding For Free

Teaching kids coding for free is best done through engaging, interactive platforms that make learning fun and accessible. It’s important to start with beginner-friendly activities that match a child's age and interests, allowing them to create games or apps they're excited about. The key is to nurture their curiosity while providing hands-on projects that let them see immediate results from their code, sparking a love for programming!

Tools such as Scratch, Minecraft Education, and Roblox Studio provide a playful introduction to programming concepts using simple, drag-and-drop interfaces or easy-to-learn text-based coding languages. In addition, Code.org's Hour of Code program offers free self-guided tutorials kids can complete in an hour. These are great online resources and platforms where your child can get information and knowledge about how to code for free.

But what happens if they get stuck on a line of code, learn outdated information, or find all it too overwhelming or confusing? They probably won't stick with coding, and they might never want to return to it. The opportunity to foster their passion for computer science might flash by in the blink of an eye!

Pairing these tools with supportive guidance, such as in free online classes or in coding communities, helps kids build their confidence and problem-solving skills. Free live online classes are the best way for your child to learn because of the supportive help from a qualified trained expert, interactivity and personalized support, and scaffolded learning paths that set students up for success.

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