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Roblox Coding For Kids

Roblox has become a global platform where kids not only play games but also create them, offering endless opportunities for young minds to turn their ideas into reality. With millions of active users, Roblox is home to countless games and experiences, many of which are designed by kids just like yours!

But how can kids get started with Roblox coding? Is it too complicated for them? What kinds of projects can they build? For years, we’ve been helping students dive into game development through Roblox, providing courses that cater to different skill levels—from beginners just learning to code to advanced creators looking to perfect their game design skills. Explore our Roblox coding classes, and watch your child turn their creativity into playable experiences while learning valuable tech skills for the future!

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Free Roblox Coding Classes For Kids

Join free Roblox Coding classes for kids to get started with Roblox Studio setup, and begin creating your first game.

Beginner Roblox Game Coding - Free Intro
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Beginner Roblox Game Coding - Free IntroPart of Beginner Roblox Coding series

Join this fun free intro class to get a taste of what creating Roblox games is like, and start learning Roblox coding! This class is designed for students who have not had any prior experience with Roblox Studio, the official tool for building Roblox games. We help students install and activate Roblox Studio, and go through a step-by-step tutorial to build an interactive Obby game with different shapes, colors, and materials!

Due to the popularity of this free class, there might be more than five students per intro class. Please note that the full course has a cap at five students maximum to ensure ample attention is provided to each student.

How To Choose Roblox Coding Classes For Kids

Here are some key factors to consider to select the best Roblox coding classes and camps for your student:

  • Age: Enroll your child a Roblox class that matches their developmental stage.
  • Interests: Beginner Roblox Game Building is perfect for beginners who are excited to bring their creative game ideas to life. Coding with Roblox Studio in Lua is ideal for kids eager to dive deeper into programming and learn how to build more complex games. For students who are passionate about game design and looking to enhance their skills, Advanced Roblox Game Development offers a more
    challenging and rewarding experience.
  • Experience: Start with Roblox Game Building if your child is new to Roblox coding. They can progress to Coding with Roblox Studio in Lua to learn the basics of scripting. Advanced Roblox Game Development is best for those who have experience and want to tackle more sophisticated projects.
  • Goals: If your child wants to build and share their own games or even become a future game developer, the Roblox Studio and advanced classes will provide the skills they need to succeed.
Live Online ClassesBest For GradesClass HighlightsGrades 2-4Grades 4-6Grades 6-9Grades 9-12
Beginner Roblox Game CodingBeginner Roblox Game Coding (Free Intro Available!)4-9Learn essentials of how to code for Roblox and create fun Roblox games using a platform that is friendly for kids and teens.AdvancedAdvancedFoundation
Roblox Coding with Lua in Roblox StudioRoblox Coding with Lua in Roblox Studio6-12Create Roblox games using Lua in Roblox StudioIntermediateIntermediate
Advanced Roblox Game MakingAdvanced Roblox Game Making6-12Explore and build complex Roblox games with different themes.AdvancedIntermediate
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What Is Roblox Coding For Kids?

Roblox coding is the process of using programming to create games, adventures, and interactive experiences within the popular platform, Roblox. By learning to code in Roblox, kids can bring their imaginative ideas to life - designing custom worlds, characters, and gameplay mechanics, all while gaining valuable programming skills.

For example, kids can program new characters, build exciting challenges, or even design virtual stores where other players can shop. Coding in Roblox uses a language called Lua, which is easy to learn and helps kids develop problem-solving and creative thinking skills.

Learning Roblox coding gives kids the tools to not only enjoy games, but also to actually build them, turning their fun ideas into reality. It’s a fantastic way to explore the world of game development, coding, and design, all while having fun with friends!

Frequently Asked Questions About Roblox Coding & Roblox Game Making

The official programming language for Roblox coding is Lua. It is a lightweight and user-friendly, text-based programming language, making it an excellent starting point for students to learn the fundamentals of programming.

However, for younger learners, we recommend starting with our Beginner Roblox Coding Class, which use a block-based coding approach within Roblox Studio. This visual method makes it easier for young students to focus on game design and essential game development concepts without having to worry about the more complex syntax of Lua.

Try out our Free Beginner Roblox Game Coding Intro class to get a sense on what Roblox coding is like.

After completing the beginner class, students will be ready to transition to Coding with Lua in Roblox Studio class which teaches Lua and more advanced Roblox game development skills.

To create a Roblox game, the only software students need is Roblox Studio. This is the official, free-to-use game development platform from Roblox that allows creators to build everything from obstacle courses to complex virtual worlds. It’s an all-in-one tool where students can design 3D environments, script game mechanics, and bring their imaginative ideas to life. Roblox Studio is available for Mac and Windows computers.

Getting started is straightforward. You can download the software directly from the Roblox website, and it includes everything needed to begin building right away. While the interface has professional-level tools, it's also designed to be accessible for beginners.

Sign up for our Free Beginner Roblox Game Coding Intro class and our teacher will help you get started on using Roblox Studio.

For a detailed guide on installation and a beginner's overview of its features, you can explore our posts on how to get Roblox Studio and what you can do with the Roblox Studio platform.

Absolutely, students can publish their games created in Roblox studio to Roblox very easily.

Publishing games on Roblox is a wonderful way for students to share their creative work with others and it is completely free to do. They can also easily control whether to make the game available just for friends or the wider community.

Students even have the option to sell their games in Roblox making it a great opportunity to try out entrepreneurship.

There are several wonderful ways for your child to begin their Roblox coding adventure for free! A great starting point is our free introductory Roblox coding class, where a live expert guides beginners through setting up Roblox Studio and building their very first interactive game. This type of structured, hands-on experience is a perfect way to see if your child enjoys the creative process of game development before committing to a full course.

Beyond our free intro class, there is a wealth of free, self-guided resources available online to help your child learn. These include online YouTube video tutorials, step-by-step articles on Roblox's own Creator Hub, and forums where developers share ideas.

Roblox coding classes are a great way for kids to transition from playing games to creating them. A good starting age for these classes is typically around grades 4-9. This age range is ideal because students have usually developed the necessary problem-solving and logical thinking skills to grasp foundational coding concepts. For beginners, there are introductory classes that don't even require learning a text-based programming language right away, instead focusing on the basics of Roblox Studio to bring their game ideas to life.

Though Roblox coding is fun to learn and is approachable for your learners, we do recommend students learn Scratch or Python coding first to set a strong foundation so they can be more effective in learning Roblox coding.

We offer three level of Roblox Coding classes:

  1. Beginner Roblox Game Coding (Free Intro Available!)
  2. Roblox Coding with Lua in Roblox Studio
  3. Advanced Roblox Game Making

Unless the student already has a very solid Python experience, we recommend all learners start with Beginner Roblox Game Coding.We also highly recommend students have a strong foundation of Scratch coding before doing Beginner Roblox coding, since Roblox coding can be a bit overwhelming without some understanding of computational thinking skills.

After taking the Beginner Roblox coding class, your child can bring their own game ideas to life, transforming from a player into a creator. They will learn to use Roblox Studio, the official tool for building games, to design and build everything from virtual worlds to interactive experiences. This includes creating custom characters, building obstacle courses (known as "obbies"), and designing unique gameplay mechanics. With these skills, they can develop a wide variety of games, such as platformers, racing games, role-playing adventures, and simulators.

As they advance, students learn to use the Lua programming language to add more complex features to their creations. For example, they can script moving platforms, create in-game economies where players earn and spend virtual currency, and even build multiplayer games to enjoy with friends.

At Create & Learn, we run both Roblox Coding Camps and Classes. The overall content of the two are the same, but they offer different learning frequencies.

In Roblox Classes, students meet once a week in small live sessions, gradually building skills over time. These classes fit perfectly into a regular school schedule and are designed for steady progress, with clear learning paths from beginner block-based coding to advanced Lua programming.

By contrast, Roblox Camps are short, intensive programs that run for several consecutive days — often during summer and winter breaks. They’re perfect for kids who want an immersive, hands-on experience and the excitement of creating games in a focused burst of time. While camps often cover similar material to classes, they’re designed to deliver that learning in a fun, fast-paced environment.

Both camps and classes are run online with up to 3-5 students only in each group. Whether your child chooses a camp or a class, they’ll learn real coding, design, and game-development skills in Roblox Studio — all guided by expert instructors.

Yes, Roblox Studio is completely free to download and use. It is the official and powerful game development software from Roblox that allows kids and teens to create their own games, characters, and virtual worlds. Getting started is as simple as visiting the Roblox Creator Hub website, creating an account, and downloading the software for your Windows PC or Mac.

To learn more about how to get started, you can explore a beginner's guide to Roblox Studio.

Roblox Studio, the software used to create and build games, is a powerful program that needs to be downloaded and installed on a computer. For this reason, it is only available for Windows and Mac computers. Even though Roblox games can be played on almost any device, Roblox Studio is designed for a desktop environment.

Roblox games are created using a programming language called Lua. It's a lightweight and powerful scripting language that's known for being beginner-friendly, making it a great starting point for kids interested in coding. With Lua, creators can bring their game ideas to life by scripting everything from disappearing platforms to interactive characters and complex gameplay mechanics.

While Lua is the foundational language, Roblox actually uses a slightly modified and enhanced version called Luau. Luau adds features that help creators write more robust and efficient code, which is essential for building high-quality games on the platform.

While Lua is beginner-friendly, it is still a step up from visual builders and requires some time and practice to master. Some of the more abstract concepts can be tricky for younger children, but with a step-by-step approach, they can quickly start to build confidence. Try our free Roblox intro class to start or try these tutorials Roblox coding basics and learning how to script simple commands, your child can gradually build their skills and begin creating their very own games and experiences. To learn more about the language itself, you can explore an introduction to Roblox programming.

Good question, as many parents hear about Python's popularity and wonder how it connects to their child's interests like Roblox. While Python is a fantastic language for many applications such as AI and data science, Roblox has its own specific programming language called Lua. The Roblox Studio, the platform used to create all the games kids love, is built to work exclusively with Lua.

That said, programming languages often have a lot of commonalities, and the computational thinking skills are generally applicable regardless of the specific programming languages involved. In fact, we encourage students to take Python coding classes first before doing Roblox coding with Lua for best learning results.

The best way to get a nice introduction to Roblox coding & Roblox studio is to take our free Roblox coding intro classes. It will also make it a lot easier to try the many free resources available to get your child started. For instance, there are a good number of tutorial videos on YouTube, where creators like TheDevKing and AlvinBlox offer step-by-step guides covering the basics, from opening Roblox Studio to more advanced techniques.

The challenge with using online tutorials is students can not get help if they run into issues. And having bugs in the code is a common occurrence and completely natural part of the learning process. That's why live Roblox coding classes/camps like the ones we offer are better options for many learners.

The easiest way to start learning Roblox coding is to join one of our free Roblox coding intro classes.

If students is brand new to Roblox coding, then download the free Roblox Studio software first, which works on Mac and Windows computers. Once installed, your child can open the program and choose from various templates to begin building their world.

To bring their game to life, your child can add simple scripts to make parts interactive, like creating a platform that disappears when a player touches it. This is a fantastic, hands-on way to learn the fundamentals of coding in the Lua programming language. For a complete walkthrough, our step-by-step guide on how to make a Roblox game is a great resource. You can also explore our beginner's guide to Roblox Studio to get a detailed overview of the platform and its powerful tools.

That's an excellent question that many aspiring creators have. You can absolutely start creating your own Roblox games without any prior coding knowledge. Roblox Studio, the official building tool for Roblox, is designed to be user-friendly and offers a variety of templates and pre-made assets in its Toolbox, allowing beginners to design and build simple games like obstacle courses (obbies) right away. This is a great way for students to get started and bring their ideas to life by manipulating parts, colors, and materials.

If you want to make more advanced Roblox games you do need to learn to code. For best learning results, we highly recommend students to learn Scratch coding first before taking the Beginner Roblox coding class and similarly, learn Python coding first, before doing Roblox coding in Lua for best learning outcome. Scratch and Python classes introduce students to fundamental computational thinking and text based coding skills that are essential for Roblox coding as well.

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Roblox Coding Careers: Imagine Your Child's Future

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Imagine your child being a Level Designer working on Fortnite. These designers use tools like Unreal Engine (created by Epic) to build the maps, worlds, and environments players explore.

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Or your child could be an educational Game Developer who works on creating and improving the interactive quizzes that make learning fun. These developers design game mechanics that keep players engaged, like setting up timers, point systems, and interactive question formats.

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Or how about a Developer Relations Specialist who helps guide and support Roblox creators as they build games on the platform!? Your child can use their game development skills to teach creators how to improve their games, optimize performance, and add new features like in-game purchases.

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