So many parents have been thrust into the world of homeschooling involuntarily this year (2020). I’ve been homeschooling for many years now. However, I know so many parents who are struggling to work and homeschool at the same time! Regardless, of whether your new to this or just looking for some classes on coding for kids, you’ve come to the right place!
This year has been a real struggle for just about everyone. Some more than others. If you’re here because you are new to homeschooling and want to find some cool stuff to do with your kids, that’s great! Kids learn best when they are learning about something they are actually interested in!
Tips For New Homeschooling Parents
Kids are typically easier to teach when they are focused. A great way to get them to focus on the lesson is to teach about something they love or incorporate something they love into the lesson.
Not all kids love math. That is a fact! However, most kids like candy. You can make up a game that involves candy! My kids and I like to play trivia, flashcards, etc… Right answers get a piece of candy!
Another thing we do with math is use the whiteboard. I don’t know what it is but my boys prefer writing answers on a whiteboard over having a worksheet any day! They see it as less work. Additionally, taking turns on the whiteboard gives the teacher the chance to walk his or her students through each step thoroughly.
I encourage homeschool teachers to use a mix of mediums to teach with. Such as worksheets, games, videos, whiteboard, reading, images, etc… Doing this will also help you understand more about the way your homeschooler learns. Some people are visual, some are verbal, and some simply need to write it down. You also might have a student who needs one or more of these mediums to learn something new (like me).
Coding For Kids: Websites, Apps, Lessons & More!
I’ve tried my best to hunt down some free coding classes for kids. I did include some that are pay to play too though because they are too good to pass up.
The internet is full of fantastic free learning resources! If you’re looking for free geography, and other free resources, be sure to check at the end of this post. I’ll link to other posts full of totally free resource lists!
Coding For Kids
I've found some awesome free coding resources for your homeschool students. Check out these free homeschool resources.
All PRICES reflect what I found at the time of writing this post. Prices may change.
Pricing: Free to pro account $19.99 monthly
Ages: ?
Code Academy has some great resources to help get you started teaching coding and learn coding yourself on their website.
Pricing: $3.99
Ages: 5+ (ios)
Step by step basic programming concepts in a graphic form.
Pricing: Free - They are a nonprofit organization, so a donation would be nice!
Ages: ?
Learn everything from the basics to more advanced programming. Great for kids who see a future in programming websites and/or games.
Pricing: Free
Ages: ?
This free service allows people to make their own mobile apps. It uses a block-based programming language. They have tutorials perfect for beginners that can teach the basics of programming apps for an Android device.
Pricing: $20 month $120 Annually $240 Lifetime
Ages: 5-17
It looks like Tynker has a free trial program. If you really end up liking it you can check out the price sheet.
Interactive learning lets kids learn at their own pace. Kids can learn to build games, control toys, create apps, mod Minecraft, make websites, and learn popular coding languages.
Pricing: Free with in-app purchases
Ages: 4+ (ios/Android/Amazon)
This app can introduce pre-coding to young kids. It's puzzle presented in the form of a race game. It has 70 level and many obstacles that they can learn from.
Pricing: Free 7 Day Trial - $9.99 per month or $4 for parents using code "STARTCODING". This code is for parents to use while school is out during 2020. I have no idea if or when it will expire.
Ages: 5-9 (ios/Android/PC/Amazon)
Learn just about anywhere with thousands of activities and get real results.
Pricing: $6.99 monthly $49.99 annually $120 Lifetime See the parents pricing here, currently they are giving discounts to parents.
Grades: K-5th
Build characters, drag and drop programming, build levels, critical thinking, and so much more.
Pricing: Free
Ages 5-7 (ios/Apple)
An introduction into programming language that allow kids to make their very own create games and stories.
Pricing: $99 annually
Ages: ?
This website will allow a more advanced student to make a real ios app.
Pricing: Free
Ages: 8-12 (ios/Android)
Learn real coding in a really fun way! Kids can learn to code in a 3D world!
Pricing: Monthly Subscription $7.99 or 79.99 annually
Ages 4+ (ios)
A great way to learn to code. With Hopscotch you can creat all kinds of things. Such as, turn a drawing into animations.
Pricing: ?
Ages: ?
If you have a kid interested in actually making an Android App, this website will come in handy.
Pricing: $14.99 - Plus in-app purchases
Ages: 14+ (ios/Android)
Great for beginners and senior developers. Learn python, Javascripts, and HTML.
Pricing: $14.99
Ages: 4+ (ios)
Codea is used on iPad. It allows people to create games and simulations or any other visual idea.
Pricing: In-app Purchases
Age: 4+
Kids can learn to code by solving puzzles with animals around the world. Kid can create their own animal habitats.
Pricing: Free
Ages 8+ (Android)
This is a 3D style game, where kids can learn the basics of coding, like command, functions, loops, and sequincing.
Pricing: Free
Ages: 5-7 (IOS)
A drag and drop game where kids can make Daisy the dino move, jump and even dance.
Pricing: Free
Grades 3-8
A coding adventure around the world. This game uses simple steps that kids can follow to win each level.
Pricing: Free
Ages: 4+ (ios/Android)
Solo Learn stouts their ability to help you learn coding on-the-go and all for free. It's geared towards beginners, and kids can learn about Python 2, C++, and Java.
Pricing: Free
Ages: 4+ (ios/Andoird)
Learn coding with fun, quick lessons right on your phone. These lessons can teach you to write Javascript.
Pricing: Free
Ages: 5-8 (ios/Android)
With this game kids can bring r obt to life in an augmented reality right in your living room. The kids can customize their robot and even give it a name.
Pricing: Free - With in-app purchases
Ages: ? (Android)
Dcoder is a mobile coding IDE platform. People can build and run projects right on their mobile device.
Pricing: Free to play all cre levels. $9.99/m subscription will allow extra level access
Ages 9+
Code Combat gives kids the ability to work with coding puzzles that increase in challenges with each level. These lessons will help kids practice their critical thinking skills.
Pricing: Free (nonprofit, donation welcomed)
Ages: ?
People can learn about responsive web design, javascript, and much more.
Pricing: Free trial - Subscription $20-29/monthly
Ages: 5-18+ years old
Code Avengers has everything you need to teach online lesson on coding for kids in one place.
Pricing: $9.99 monthly
Ages: ?
Improve skills by training with other people on real code challenges.
Pricing: Looks like it's free
Ages 5-12
There are challenges and lessons of all kinds on CS Unplugged. Plenty of learning opportunities, and check out the original activities too, because there is a whole bunch of stuff to learn there too. Link is on main webpage I linked to.
Pricing: Free downloads with option of buying a coffee!
Ages: ? (download)
This website has several manuals you can download to learn about many different subjects, such as algorithms, Android, C, C++. C#, Css, HTML 5, and so much more!
Pricing: $2.99
Ages: All ages (ios, Android, Kindle, PC)
Lightbot is a puzzle coding game. Kids can learn about sequencing, overloading, procedures, recursive loops, and conditionals.
Price: Free trial (no credit card required) After trial annual subscription will apply $4.95-9.95
Ages K-8
Code monkey is great for kids of many ages and experience levels. Kids can learn coding basics, and real programming languages. Kids can gain skills for their future all the while having a ton of fun.
Pricing: Kids will need a special robot. I found a couple of them on Amazon. They are a little pricey, just to warn you!
17 piece Robo Wunderkind Robotics Kit
23 piece Robo Wunderkind Robotics Kit
Ages: K-8
The goal is to program a robot battle tank to battle against other robots.
Price Free
Ages 8+
Kids can create code by dragging puzzle like pieces in a drag and drop program. This program is simple and straightforward.
Screen-Free Coding Games For Kids
ThinkFun Code Master Programming Logic Game and STEM Toy – Teaches Programming Skills Through Fun Gameplay
Botley the Coding Robot – Kids can learn critical thinking and problem-solving skills all without the need for a screen!
Intelino Smart Train Starter Set – Kids can learn coding skills through engaging play-based activities. Your kids will need train tracks. It’s compatible with BRIO and IKEA, & Thomas & Friends wooden train track systems. The product description says it works screen-free and with apps.
Coding Critters Bopper – Great for ages 4+. Kids can design their own endless coding challenges with this 22 piece set.
More Cool Coding Games For Kids
Harry Potter fans will love this Magic Wand Coding Kit! Kids can learn 70 step-by-step creative challenges. They can code the wand to respond to movements. A wave of the wand and some creative code will result in instant effects on the screen kids use.
Robot Builderbots Overdrive Kit – This is an app-enabled building and coding STEM learning kit. Kids can learn all about blockly coding. They can make the robot avoid obstacles, carry objects, create color effects, and more.
Programmable Robot – This robot has smart infrared sensing abilities. It can sense gestures as a command. The robot can be programmed to move forward, backward, left, and right. It can also do a patrol, sing and dance, and a few other pretty cool things.
Cozmo Robot – Kids can not only can learn about beginner to advanced coding with this robot, but they can play games with the robot too. Cozmo also has an explore function and is curiously smart and a little mischievous according to the description.
Kano Pixel Kit – Using 128 lights and a ton of different colors to choose from, kids can learn to code! There are 30 step-by-step challenges. Kids can make art, games, and more with this kit.
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My kids really enjoyed some of these coding websites and games. Thank you for listing some free ways to learn!
You’re welcome!