{"id":52435,"date":"2022-10-21T10:28:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T16:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/?p=52435"},"modified":"2025-05-06T13:38:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T19:38:35","slug":"expert-tips-to-get-your-kids-excited-about-coding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/expert-tips-to-get-your-kids-excited-about-coding\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Tips to Get Your Kids Excited About Coding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s so much you can do with coding, and for kids who want to create their own online games or websites, it\u2019s an essential skill. But learning to code can seem daunting, even for kids who are eager to create projects that require programming knowledge. Below we\u2019ve got some expert tips for how to get your kids excited about coding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-anyone-can-be-a-programmer\">Anyone Can Be a Programmer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your student has struggled with STEM subjects in the past, they may think that coding isn\u2019t for them. As much as we try not to label our kids, it can be hard to avoid, especially in school. Maybe they\u2019ve been labeled as the kid who isn\u2019t good at math or who doesn\u2019t catch on to science lessons. The good news is that despite any labels or preconceptions your child might have, anyone can become a programmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An article in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5886386\/#pcbi.1006023.ref002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PLOS Computational Biology<\/a> states that \u201ccompetence at programming is not innate but is rather a learned skill that can be acquired and improved with practice.\u201d In fact, they mention that instructors who believe that some kids will just innately \u201cget\u201d coding, while others won\u2019t, invest less into the students who they believe just won\u2019t be able to master coding fundamentals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child shows an interest in coding, but is hesitant because they feel they won\u2019t be good at it, make sure to reinforce with them that anyone can become a programmer. Everyone catches on at different speeds, but the most important factor to mastering coding skills is how much practice a student is willing to put in. Just like learning a foreign language or a musical instrument, practice is what makes perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-creativity-of-coding\">The Creativity of Coding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest misconception about coding is that it\u2019s boring and all about crazy combinations of letters and numbers. Coding makes things come to life and can be super creative. As an article in <a href=\"https:\/\/thejournal.com\/articles\/2013\/10\/23\/6-tips-to-get-your-kids-excited-about-coding.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">THE (Technological Horizons in Education) Journal<\/a> mentions, \u201cmost kids like to create things, so coding will come as naturally as painting a picture or building something with Legos.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through coding, kids can build their own games, apps, and websites. They can add music, photos, change backgrounds, choose font colors and sizes, add interactive elements, and more. While learning the syntax of a coding language is more about memorization and practice, what you can do with those coding languages can be extremely creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Point out all the creative possibilities of coding to your kids, especially if they typically enjoy building or creating things in their free time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-focus-on-your-child-s-interests\">Focus on Your Child\u2019s Interests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The article in THE Journal also recommends approaching coding from the perspective of what your child is already interested in. If your child loves to play video games, talk to them about being able to build their own video game. If they like to make their own videos or play an instrument, coding can allow them to build a website featuring their own recordings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids who like more hands-on activities might be drawn to robotics. Not only can they build and customize their own robots, but with programming skills, they can program them to do countless numbers of tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The possibilities with coding are endless, so it\u2019s easy to find a way that ties coding into an activity your child already enjoys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-highlight-languages-that-match-your-child\">Highlight Languages That Match Your Child<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Going along with the previous tips, it\u2019s also helpful to focus on programming languages that coincide with why your child wants to code. An article from <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinegrad.syracuse.edu\/blog\/six-tips-for-teaching-kids-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Syracuse University<\/a> emphasizes that you shouldn\u2019t get bogged down with a single language \u2013 instead, you should focus on what your student wants to do with coding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different languages are better suited for different things, so it\u2019s ideal to start with languages that are both good for beginners and ideal for what your student wants to create. If your child is excited to create their own websites, <a href=\"\/html-for-kids\/\">HTML <\/a>and <a href=\"\/javascript-for-kids\/\">JavaScript<\/a> are great places to start. If their inspiration is to be able to build games, Scratch is ideal for younger kids before moving on to <a href=\"\/python-for-kids\/\">Python<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-teachers-that-get-kids-excited-about-coding\">Teachers That Get Kids Excited About Coding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CodeWizardsHQ\u2019s classes are all about getting kids excited about coding. Each class focuses on teaching different coding fundamentals through fun, interactive projects. Students are able to start creating their own games and webpages from the very beginning thanks to CodeWizardsHQ\u2019s proprietary library of images, graphics, and sounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the curriculum is focused on interactive projects to make coding fun, it\u2019s our teachers who really get kids excited to learn to code. We hire teachers who not only have professional coding skills, but they\u2019re passionate about teaching kids. From the very first class, they tell their students that anyone can become a programmer, and they take the time to get to know their students\u2019 interests so they can help students really make projects their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classes in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/coding-classes-elementary-school-students\/\">elementary<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/coding-classes-middle-school-students\/\">middle<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/coding-classes-high-school-students\/\">high school<\/a> programs are open for enrollment and ready to get your child started on their coding journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s so much you can do with coding, and for kids who want to create their own online games or websites, it\u2019s an essential skill. But learning to code can seem daunting, even for kids who are eager to create projects that require programming knowledge. 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