Top 10 Coding Websites for Kids

Why seek out coding websites for kids? Simply put – coding is taking over the world.

In this day and age a kid is looking to learn to code just as much as learning English and Mathematics. 

Luckily for us, there’s no shortage of websites looking to teach kids how to do just that. We’ve compiled a list of our top 10 coding websites for kids, and their order in the list is not indicative of their quality – if they’re on this list then they’re worth your attention.

So without further preamble, let’s get to business… 

CodaKid

CodaKid is perhaps the best resource available for kids looking to learn coding.

They make use of modern games like Minecraft or Roblox, engaging children through things they’re already familiar with.

Codakid encourage smaller children to develop modifications to the games they already know and love, which provides an easy ‘jumping on’ point.

They use web based video tutorials to allow children to keep the software they use for as long as they want to keep it.

Codakid do a really good job of making kids feel like they’re real software engineers, and leave a lasting knowledge of coding that sets them heads and shoulders above the competition. 

Pluralsight

Pluralsight used to be known as Code School, and maybe you’ve heard of it under that name. 

Pluralsight offers what it calls an IQ software, which quickly identifies the weaker points of a kid’s understanding of code.

This allows them to then target those weak points and encourage them to develop in understanding. 

Each entertaining course is led by an expert in the field, but it’s worth keeping in mind that Plural sight locks much of their content behind a subscription fee.

Vidcode

Vidcode prioritises what it calls ‘creative’ coding, particularly focused on encouraging young girls to develop their coding skills.

Coding and software development is an area dominated by men, but we’re seeing that change more and more with each new generation bitten by the coding bug.

Vidcode hopes to encourage girls to take part in this new wave of female interest in the medium, showing them that there’s no reason it has to be a boy’s game. 

Using basic Javascript, Vidcode helps kids to develop software they can show off to their friends, with the ability to ‘share’ directly to a social media platform of their choice.

CodeWizardsHq

CodeWizardsHq boasts an impressive 12 part curriculum, focusing mainly on children around 11 years old – just as they transition from elementary/primary school into middle/secondary school.

These online classes meet once a week, and are led by an expert in the field. 

This means that the classes can be completed from anywhere with internet access. This flexibility is a real advantage, and ensures that kids never miss out on a lesson. 

The 12 part curriculum culminates in a genuine bona fide ‘end product’ that the kids will be able to show off for the rest of their lives: a real app on the market place.

Code Monkey

Code Monkey is quite possibly the most adorable entry on our list.

With a focus on kids at about 9 years old, Code Monkey priorities friendliness and positivity in their environment. 

A user friendly interface encourages the kids to develop their understanding beyond what they might get from a textbook.

The ‘player’ begins by helping a monkey catch bananas, during which they’ll be taught all the skills necessary for developing their own game. They weren’t a player at all – they were a student the whole time.

Stencyl

Stencyl is a web based game creator which is guaranteed to enthuse kids (and even us older ones, if we’re honest…).

It allows kids to create games that look like something your Dad grew up playing in an arcade, but teaches kids all about coding along the way.

The Mario-esque level design hooks kids of all ages, and has an obvious and easy application to classroom-based learning.

It will even work beautifully for those looking to teach online, as the sharing feature allows you to keep up to date with creations made by your students, which in turn allows you to track their progress.

LightBot

Lightbot provides all you might need from a software designer aimed at kids looking to code.

It provides lessons on sequencing, overloading, procedures, recursive loops and conditionals, meaning your bases are covered whichever way you want to go.

This was designed and developed by full time coders who know their stuff, and is enjoyed by millions of kids across the globe.

If you’re looking for an easy to use, accessible designer then this might be the one for you.

Kodable

Kodable provides lessons on basic programming for children as young as 4 and 5 years old.

It has a fully established classroom curriculum and aims to engage children on multiple levels.

By the end of the course, kids will be fully proficient in even the more advanced aspects of Javascript. 

It’s worth keeping in mind that this service does require a subscription to be paid, but offers a ten day free trail for you to figure out if it will be worth your hard earned cash.

Code Avengers

While this doesn’t actually have anything to do with Marvel’s hit superhero squad, Code Avengers is just as guaranteed to have kids paying attention.

They provide a series of free intro classes, with the expectation that you’ll be happy to pay a small fee for the more advanced lessons.

They have a strong unit of technical support if kids should run into any trouble, but overall there is a focus on kids solving the various problems by using the code taught to them.

CodeMoji

Don’t let CodeMoji’s position at the bottom of this list trick you into thinking it’s the worst one on it.

CodeMoji has a strong emphasis on providing easily digestible lessons to younger kids, particularly geared towards elementary/primary school levels of ability.

These interactive lessons are a sure fire way to get your students to pay attention to coding, and encourage them to deal with any of the issues they encounter.

By the end of the course kids looking to code will be more than satisfied.

Final thoughts on Coding Websites for Kids

Hopefully you have found this list useful whether you are a parent or teacher seeking a coding resource for children. Of course ChatGPT is a worthy mention as a coding resource, along with Blackbox AI. These tools can really accelerate the coding journey for kids and adults alike. You can find a fool list of AI Tools below:

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