Python for Kids

This course teaches Python, a programming language that has become the standard in education and  is extensively used in the commercial world. 

The focus is on programming in Python, as well as, on Computational Thinking.  Computational Thinking enables kids to work out exactly what to tell the computer to do, while Python instructs the computer how to do it.

To build these skills, kids solve real-world coding problems using a virtual robot. We call these problems "Challenges" - tasks that the virtual robot must complete. The initial Challenges are quite simple, but increase in difficult requiring development of more advanced skills.

The curriculum is “student led”, meaning students work at their own pace supported by an instructor. Worksheets with additional exercises and a summary of each unit are made available at the completion of each unit.

Upon completion of Python For Kids, students are eligible to progress to Python Coding For Kids Intermediate where they begin to code using native Python.