Kids Will Build Mini Games in Our Physical Coding Classes

Amarachukwu Aguolu - Published June 21, 2025

Early Code offers engaging summer coding programs for kids, led by experienced instructors who introduce them to the world of programming through hands-on classes and real-world projects.

Parents must note that digital literacy is not only an extra skill, but one of the basic skills a child should have, because future tech products and ventures will be built by the next generation.

While an online learning platform can be convenient for learning tech, a physical and mentored setting can foster deeper engagement and build a sense of community among their peers, and groom young minds to be able to create ideas, build projects, and make an innovative difference.

The Early Code Institute's summer is in multiple groups which allows different age groups to access programs suitable for them. The groups will focus on learning to code to build mini apps, mini games, of web pages.

This will be acheived by learning programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python.

Limiting Beliefs About Kids Learning Coding

Before we dive into the kids' coding at Early Code, there is a need to debunk some common myths that might make a parent or children hesitant to start their tech journey:

• - “Coding is boring and solitary.”

  This belief is far from the truth. Modern coding classes at Early Code are very interactive, project-based, and collaborative. Children build logical games like “Rock, Paper, and Scissors”, can design a website with animations on CSS, and many more, with their teammates. It is a way to positively foster creativity and social activity.

• - “My Child is too young/too old to start.”

  An acceptable age range at Early Code is 7 years old. This is chosen as an appropriate age because by this level, kids start thinking and reasoning actively, and it is never too late to learn coding, even as an adult.

• - “It requires expensive equipment.”

  Coding classes for kids at Early Code are accommodating, as we provide laptops for kids who do not have one to make sure that their experience in class is practical and interactive.

• - “It is just a phase.”

  Yes, it might just be a phase, but you can turn this around by involving them in sessions and classes to boost their interest into passion. Coding is becoming the norm around the world, much like reading and writing, which makes it relevant.

• - “Coding is only for geniuses and math-brained kids.”

  This is one of the biggest misconceptions. Yes, some advanced areas of computing may involve complex calculations, but foundational coding languages, especially for kids, are more about logic, problem-solving, and being creative.

What Age Should a Child Start Coding?

Kids between the ages of 7 to 14 years can start learning to code at Early Code Institute.

It is popular for kids between the ages of 2 and 3 to have curious and eager minds. They start learning how a smartphone works with repeated actions like pressing a button to show a particular feature, and dragging and dropping pictures or images. Their minds are inquisitive to see the various wonders of technology.

The idea is to inculcate computational thinking and logical concepts like sequence, conditions, and loops in a fun, intuitive way and introduce them to the world of coding. Learning subjects like quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and mathematics can lay the foundation for learning text-based programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS, which are essential for web design, interactivity, and software development.

What Will Kids do During Coding Classes?

In Instructor-led coding classes, kids are engaged in various activities designed to make it fun, impactful, and effective. Coding for kids sessions at Early Code involve:

1. Designing Websites: Kids will be able to learn HTML and CSS to build their first website. The projects in this session come with replicating a popular website and doing web projects on their own, like a personal webpage or fan page.
2. Creating Mobile prototypes: Using Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, they design interfaces for simple apps like a Calculator, Photo Gallery, Daily Planner, and so on
3. Debugging Code: Part of the learning process is being able to solve problems and fix errors. Kids will learn how to identify and correct mistakes they encounter in their code.
4. Projects and Assignment Sessions: Working in a group, they tend to share ideas, divide tasks, and share with the rest of the class. To keep them engaged even at home, assignments are given to them to occupy their time and make sure they under what they are being taught in class.

The emphasis is on hands-on training, working on abstract and realistic concepts that kids can proudly share with their schoolmates after the training.

2025 Summer Program for Kids at Early Code

The 2025 Summer Coding for Kids program was vibrant. The kids were engaged in two programs:

• - Web Design for Kids: An introductory program into HTML and CSS where kids were able to design web pages and deploy a website. The program was designed for kids aged 7 - 10. They were able to apply their knowledge and design a mini music website.
• - Python Bootcamp for Kids: This program engaged kids between 11 - 14 years old. They were able to learn various concepts and syntax of the Python programming language and Tkinter, a Python library that allows users to create graphical user interfaces (GUIs). The class was so impactful, kids were able to create and design a graphical interface of their favorite football team as a class and individual projects.

The training allowed children to immerse themselves in coding concepts, guided by specialized instructors in a safe and conducive environment at the Kubwa and Nyanya centers in Abuja. They were given access to the necessary equipment and had the benefit of a face-to-face interaction with their instructors.

The Future of Kids Who Code

Kids who learn to code at a young age have a promising and bright future. Learning fundamentals early and advancing to more complex concepts as they grow builds kids with coding skills that become essential for success in various industries. A child who can easily navigate a phone can learn to code. It is advisable to encourage a child to code, especially one who has an interest. Schools have recognized this as a universal skill and are incorporating it in Computer and ICT lessons.

The Early Code Coding for Kids program is not just about keeping the kids busy; it is also about igniting a lifelong passion for technology, equipping them with the essential skills for the future, and empowering them to be great innovators.