Coding for Kids
Learn to code with our fun collection of articles, videos, projects and other resources.
May 22 2022
Shovels are one of the most essential tools in Minecraft. Learn how to obtain and use them!
Read moreMay 22 2022
Stone pickaxes are a very important tool in Minecraft. Learn how to craft them and how they can be used to mine blocks faster.
Read moreMay 21 2022
Given two or more files how do you merge them into a single file? Learn to write a Python program to do just that!
Read moreMay 21 2022
A stack is a last-in-first-out (LIFO) data structure. Learn the many ways to create a stack in Python.
Read moreMay 21 2022
A queue is a first-in-first-out (FIFO) data structure. Learn the many ways to create a queue in Python.
Read moreMay 19 2022
Python loops are so expressive that you can do two things at once: count and iterate!
Read moreMay 19 2022
Have a Python string and need to remove parentheses from it? Learn three ways to do so!
Read moreMay 19 2022
Have two or more lists and need to iterate through them simultaneously? Here are the ways.
Read moreMay 18 2022
Looking for a quick way to compare two dictionaries in Python? Learn how!
Read moreMay 18 2022
Can you write an interactive Python program to take inputs from the user till the Enter key is pressed? Learn how!
Read moreMay 17 2022
Hoes are a forgotten but useful item in Minecraft. Learn how to get hoes and how to use them!
Read moreMay 17 2022
Barrier blocks are invisible blocks and are one of MInecraft’s least known features. Learn how to obtain them using commands and use them to impress your friends!
Read moreMay 17 2022
Pumpkin Pie is a good food source in Minecraft. Learn how to get it!
Read moreMay 10 2022
Python’s range() function is very handy to write loops because it returns a list of numbers within a specified span of values.
Read moreMay 10 2022
Python’s sum function takes an iterable and returns the sum of elements in it. Learn how to use it!
Read moreMay 9 2022
Learn about four different ways to split a text file in Python into lines. Which one is your favorite?
Read moreMay 9 2022
Have a Python set and want to convert it into a tuple? Learn three ways to do so!
Read moreMay 4 2022
Have a Python string denoting a decimal and need to remove trailing zeros? Learn how!
Read moreMay 4 2022
Have a Python string denoting a number and need to remove leading zeros? Learn how!
Read moreApr 22 2022
Sticks are one of the most essential items in Minecraft; learn how to get them and their uses!
Read moreApr 22 2022
Simulation distance in Minecraft defines which chunks loaded in your Minecraft environment are active. Learn how to set it and use it!
Read moreApr 22 2022
Learn how to make bottles in Minecraft and their many uses and properties!
Read moreApr 3 2022
Stacks are one of the most useful data structures in Python. Learn how to use them!
Read moreApr 3 2022
How should you name your Python files, functions, classes, modules, and packages? Read on to learn how!
Read moreFeb 21 2022
Learn how to spawn one of the rarest mobs in Minecraft and what you can do with them!
Read moreFeb 20 2022
Want to decorate your horse with armor? Learn how to get horse armor and how to use it!
Read moreFeb 20 2022
Can you have a Python program where a method has different meanings at different points in a program? Yes!
Read moreFeb 20 2022
Multishot is a Minecraft enchantment that allows you to shoot three arrows at a time but at the cost of just one arrow! Learn how to get this enchantment!
Read moreFeb 20 2022
Lightning is a rare occurrence in Minecraft and can be lucky or unlucky depending on your point of view. Here are the ways in which you can summon lightning!
Read moreFeb 20 2022
Do you get the dreaded “Tuple Index Out of Range” error in your Python program? Learn what it means and how to fix it!
Read moreFeb 20 2022
Would you like to time your Python program to see how fast it runs? Learn about ways to measure elapsed time!
Read moreFeb 20 2022
An ordered set is just like a set in that it disallows duplicates but it maintains the order of elements. Learn how to implement ordered sets in Python!
Read moreFeb 18 2022
Have a Python set and want to pop an element? Here’s how to do it!
Read moreFeb 18 2022
You will sometimes encounter the need to measure the size of files from within a Python program. Here are 5 ways to do so!
Read moreFeb 18 2022
Learn how to print any object into a string using Python’s custom methods!
Read moreFeb 17 2022
It is sometimes handy to take an object and convert it into a string. Learn Python’s very useful str() function!
Read moreFeb 17 2022
Have a string and need to check if it actually denotes an integer? Here are 4 ways to do so!
Read moreFeb 15 2022
If you dabble in Python lists, here are useful ways to prepend elements to a list!
Read moreFeb 15 2022
Do you know the difference between 5/2 and 5//2 in Python? When do you use which operator?
Read moreFeb 13 2022
Learn how to write boolean expressions using Python’s in built boolean operators!
Read moreFeb 13 2022
Private methods in a Python class are a good way to encapsulate functionality. Learn when you can make use of them!
Read moreFeb 9 2022
Python has versatile ways to format strings, i.e., to create strings from templates. Learn how they work!
Read moreFeb 9 2022
Need to send hundreds of emails and looking for a convenient solution? Learn how to use a mail API and Python to programmatically send emails!
Read moreFeb 8 2022
Learn about Python’s special method __call__ which makes objects callable, leading to more readable code!
Read moreFeb 8 2022
Python is one of the most multifaceted languages out there; learn about 5 different ways to print a list! Which one is your favorite?
Read moreFeb 7 2022
hasattr() is a very useful function in Python that can be used to check if a given object has a specified attribute.
Read moreFeb 7 2022
'not in' as the name indicates is an operator that checks if a given input is not present in a given sequence. See where we can make use of it!
Read moreJan 31 2022
What is the remainder when 7 to the power of 49 is divided by 5? Python’s pow() is a handy function to get you the result in one line!
Read moreJan 31 2022
Ever wonder how Python stores characters internally? Learn about the Python chr() function!
Read moreJan 30 2022
Analogous to max(), the min() function in Python takes an iterable (e.g., a list) as input and returns the minimum value in that iterable.
Read moreJan 30 2022
The max() function in Python is a versatile function that takes any type of iterable (e.g., a list) as input and returns the maximum value in that iterable.
Read moreJan 3 2022
Orange is a rare color in Minecraft but there are some interesting ways to obtain orange dye!
Read moreJan 3 2022
Learn all about crafting boats, riding boats, and getting out of a boat in Minecraft!
Read moreDec 30 2021
Learn about 8 different ways to initialize a Python dictionary. Which one is your favorite?
Read moreDec 30 2021
Learn how to work with empty dictionaries in Python: creating them and testing for emptiness.
Read moreDec 30 2021
Dictionaries hold key-value pairs in a data structure and it is often useful to find the length of a dictionary. Learn how!
Read moreDec 30 2021
If...else statements are important to any Python programmer; the inline if is a shorthand that leads to more readable statements.
Read moreDec 30 2021
Memory errors can occasionally happen in your Python program. Learn four reasons why they happen and how to to fix them.
Read moreDec 30 2021
stderr, or 'standard error', is the channel where error messages from your Python program are recorded. Learn how to print to stderr from your program.
Read moreDec 30 2021
Haven’t you found it necessary to sometimes take a string and capitalize the first letter of each word? Here are 5 handy ways to do so.
Read moreDec 30 2021
The XOR operator in Python computes the logical exclusive disjunction of two boolean variables or two binary numbers.
Read moreDec 30 2021
Piercing is a Minecraft enchantment that you can put on crossbows which enables arrows to pass through entities.
Read moreDec 30 2021
Levers are a very useful redstone tool in Minecraft. Learn how to get levers and how to use them in your own world!
Read moreDec 28 2021
Fortune is a Minecraft enchantment you can put on mining and digging tools to increase the number and/or chances of specific item drops.
Read moreDec 28 2021
Ladders are very useful in Minecraft, easy to make, and quite cheap. Learn how to make ladders and their many uses!
Read moreDec 28 2021
Python’s if not operator tests if some condition is not true and can be a succinct way to describe some types of program logic.
Read moreDec 28 2021
Learn about the many ways to copy a list in Python and which one to use in a given setting.
Read moreDec 28 2021
Python startswith() is a very handy method to check if a string starts with a certain prefix.
Read moreDec 28 2021
Python strings sometimes are made up of numbers and can thus be interpreted in a numerical manner. isnumeric() is a very useful method for Python programmers.
Read moreDec 28 2021
Buckets are very useful and sought after in Minecraft and can be obtained by either crafting and finding.
Read moreDec 27 2021
How do you find the length of a list in Python? Learn about Python’s built-in len() method and other functions.
Read moreDec 27 2021
Ternary operators in Python are nice syntactic shorthands for conditional statements that make your program more readable. Read on to understand how and when to use them.
Read moreDec 27 2021
Checkout this handy tutorial to create empty lists in Python or check if a given list is empty.
Read moreDec 27 2021
Python has very useful functions that make it easy to write to text files and even append to existing files. See how!
Read moreDec 26 2021
Horses in Minecraft eat a range of different foods. Learn about the best sources of food for a horse and how to assess a horses’ health!
Read moreDec 26 2021
Cookies can be obtained in Minecraft by either crafting or trading. Read on to see how!
Read moreDec 26 2021
Do you want to get scutes in Minecraft but not sure how to go about it? Read this blogpost to find out how!
Read moreDec 26 2021
Item frames are used in Minecraft to convert items into decorative wall hangings and art pieces. Learn how to build item frames!
Read moreDec 26 2021
Charcoal is produced by burning planks or logs in a furnace or by finding it in other settings. Learn how to get charcoal and its many uses in Minecraft!
Read moreDec 14 2021
It is easy to use Python to read content from a file and process them in your program. Read on to see how!
Read moreOct 26 2021
Concatenating strings refers to joining them one after the other. Python provides multiple ways to concatenate strings.
Read moreOct 25 2021
Clay is a useful material in Minecraft. Four clay balls can be used to make a block of clay and these blocks can be used to craft items like bricks and terracotta. This post shows how to get clay and how to further craft or trade items using the clay.
Read moreOct 25 2021
This blogpost tells you all about chickens. What do chickens eat? Can they be used as food? Read on to learn about all these and additional fun facts about chickens.
Read moreOct 25 2021
Carpet is a very useful material in Minecraft. It is typically used as a decorative block and it is also used as a fuel. This article covers everything you need to know to make carpets in Minecraft.
Read moreOct 25 2021
Can villagers open doors in Minecraft? Can they open gates, trap doors? What about wooden chests? It is important to know the answers to these questions as you will need to protect your creations from the villagers.
Read moreOct 25 2021
Pointers are very common in low-level languages like C and C++ and although you do not need to use them explicitly in Python, understanding how they work behind the scenes will make you appreciate many implementation details.
Read moreOct 24 2021
There are different ways to get rid of water in Minecraft. One way is to use dry sponges to remove water. Other ways involve using a water bucket, using sand and gravel or using enchantments.
Read moreOct 19 2021
Python’s reduce() function takes a function and uses it to perform a rolling computation over an iterable such as a list.
Read moreOct 19 2021
Python’s map() function can be viewed as a shorthand for a for loop. It takes a function and an iterable (e.g., a list or array) and applies the same function on each element of the iterable.
Read moreOct 17 2021
Make a working Minecraft Enderman farm with this handy how-to guide!
Read moreOct 17 2021
Discover Python sets! Python provides a very flexible set data structure and a wide range of operations so you don’t have to implement your own.
Read moreOct 12 2021
Arrows can be used as an attack weapon in Minecraft. In this post, we show you how to craft arrows with different ingredients.
Read moreOct 12 2021
Shears can be used to mine things faster in Minecraft. In this blog, we show you how you can craft your own shears in the crafting table.
Read moreOct 12 2021
Flower pots can be used to grow plants, create a garden or show off your flowers. There are two ways to get a flower pot in Minecraft.
Read moreOct 12 2021
Dry sponges can be used to dry places and a sponge that is wet has to be dried before it can be used again. There are two ways to get sponges.
Read moreOct 12 2021
Acacia wood can be used as a building block for furniture and other structures and it can also be used as a source of fuel. There are different ways to get Acacia wood in Minecraft.
Read moreOct 12 2021
White dye can be used to dye sheep, beds, wool, terracotta, concrete and more. Learn to make white dye with different ingredients.
Read moreOct 12 2021
Potions are very useful during gameplay in Minecraft. They can increase the player’s strength, harm enemies or restore a player’s health. Learn to make your own potions.
Read moreOct 8 2021
Take a look at 20 best subscription boxes for kids. Subscription boxes provide a convenient, cost effective and effective way to learn new skills ranging from Engineering, Science, Crafts, Drawing, Cooing and more.
Read moreSep 27 2021
Fibonacci numbers are a famous sequence of numbers that occur in many natural contexts. Learn how to generate and experiment with them using Python programs.
Read moreSep 27 2021
A loop is a basic building block of coding and is referred to as a programming structure. Let’s take a look at the types of loops and how they are used within a program.
Read moreSep 13 2021
Python’s Turtle is a popular module that provides many useful functions for drawing graphics, animations, and games. Learn how you can command the turtle to draw graphics!
Read moreAug 2 2021
Learn why Python is one of the most popular programming languages out there and the myriad places where it is used.
Read moreAug 1 2021
PvP (Player-vs-Player) is a Minecraft gameplay mode where players fight each other and the winner gains the items, reputation, and power of the vanquished player.
Read moreJuly 27 2021
In Minecraft, a villager trading hall is a space where the player can trade with villagers. Read this blog to learn to build a simple, yet cool trading hall.
Read moreJuly 26 2021
This is your guide to all Minecraft terms. Parents, start here to get familiar with Minecraft terminology so you can converse with your little Minecraft champ.
Read moreJuly 24 2021
Minecraft Manhunt is a fun and exciting game that has gained a lot of popularity. Read this blog to learn about Minecraft Manhunt.
Read moreJuly 22 2021
Learn how Minecraft is an ideal vehicle to introduce the love of coding to your budding programmers. Minecraft supports both block-based languages like MakeCode and textual languages like Python and Java.
Read moreJuly 20 2021
Did you know that there are 50 mobs in Minecraft? Read this blog to learn how to kill each one of the 50 mobs and improve your Minecraft game play skills.
Read moreJuly 19 2021
Python’s sqrt() computes square roots and you can use it in interesting ways to solve mathematical problems.
Read moreJuly 18 2021
Python’s print() is a versatile function that provides various options to format and style the output from your programs.
Read moreJuly 17 2021
Recursion is a style of programming where a function calls itself one or more times repeatedly until a desired condition is met. Many classical algorithms in computer science are recursive in nature.
Read moreJuly 16 2021
MLG or Major League Gaming is a set of cool tricks that can be used to save the player from a fall. In this blog, we teach you 16 different ways you can MLG in Minecraft.
Read moreJuly 15 2021
Magic squares add up to the same number along rows, columns, and diagonals. Here is a Python program to generate them.
Read moreJuly 14 2021
Learn to use the Pygame library in Python to create your first game. This tutorial is meant for beginners looking to get started with Pygame.
Read moreJuly 13 2021
Learn about the Python pygame library and its capabilities.
Read moreJuly 12 2021
Repl allows you to write, run, debug, and maintain code all in your browser! Read on to learn about repl.
Read moreJuly 11 2021
Are you looking to add mods to your Minecraft Education Edition? Read this post and follow the steps to get your mods.
Read moreJuly 10 2021
Arrays and Lists are two very similar data structures in Python but have important differences. Read on to learn about them!
Read moreJuly 9 2021
This blog is a TinkerCAD tutorial where we teach you to build a 3D model of a television with Netflix on it. Follow the instructions to build your own model and share with friends.
Read moreJuly 9 2021
Learn about this ancient mathematical puzzle and the classical computer science solution to it, along with a Python implementation.
Read moreJuly 9 2021
In this blog, we try to answer all the questions a parent may have when they first enter the world of Roblox game play and programming.
Read moreJuly 9 2021
Do you have a Roblox lover at home? Do you want to get them from playing to programming? Here is a great beginner’s project that uses Roblox Studio to make a Roblox game.
Read moreJuly 8 2021
Learn to write your own Python program that will generate a random password.
Read moreJuly 7 2021
Are you tired of building structures in Minecraft? Would you like to create electrical contraptions and build machinery? Welcome to the world of Redstone in Minecraft!
Read moreJuly 6 2021
Algorithms are pervasive in computer science - read this post to learn about five of the most popular algorithms and their myriad applications.
Read moreJuly 5 2021
Quicksort is a very popular in-place sorting algorithm so named because it is significantly faster than many other sorting algorithms. Learn about it including an implementation in Python.
Read moreJuly 4 2021
Minecraft is a wonderful sandbox game and the creative mode offers a variety of great learning opportunities for kids.
Read moreJuly 3 2021
Merge sort is a classical divide-and-conquer algorithm. Learn the details of how merge sort works and a sample implementation in Python.
Read moreJuly 2 2021
Insertion sort is a very simple algorithm for sorting, mimicking the way you sort cards in your hand. Get into the details of how Insertion Sort works and a sample implementation in Python.
Read moreJuly 1 2021
Are you a beginner wanting to make cool things with Minecraft? Here is an exhaustive list of things you can make in Minecraft and share with your friends!
Read moreJune 30 2021
USACO is a highly competitive computing olympiad for high school students interested in a career in Computer Science.
Read moreJune 29 2021
Bubble Sort is a very popular and simple algorithm for sorting. Learn how Bubble Sort works and how to implement it using Python.
Read moreJune 28 2021
Python’s enumerate() function is used to loop through strings, list, arrays and any other iterable object. Use iterators to build a search engine!
Read moreJune 27 2021
Learn to make this cool project to share with your friends. It is a Scratch project to build your own backpack using superhero sprites!
Read moreJune 25 2021
What is an algorithm? How do they surface in our everyday lives? Learn about the history of algorithms, the types of algorithms, and some famous algorithms in computer science.
Read moreJune 24 2021
HTML is the programming language of the web. Learning to code in HTML is a great first step for a rewarding career in web development.
Read moreJune 23 2021
Random numbers are crucial to realism in gaming, cryptography, and simulation. Learn all about random numbers, how they are used, and how to generate them in Python.
Read moreJune 22 2021
Choosing an integrated development environment to edit and run your code is the first important step to becoming a successful software developer.
Read moreJune 21 2021
Learning to code is a lifelong skill that can be challenging as well as rewarding. A child’s coding journey begins with Scratch.
Read moreJune 20 2021
What are the differences between Minecraft and Roblox? Which is better: Minecraft or Roblox? Read on.
Read moreJune 19 2021
Kodeclik-er Anant R, rising sixth grader from the Nysmith School for the Gifted in Northern Virginia, is the international gold winner of the 2020-2021 ACSL Elementary Division! Anant explains how Kodeclik helped him excel in this international competition.
Read moreJune 13 2021
The long-awaited Minecraft Caves and Cliffs Update is finally here! Read on to learn about the exciting features they have in store for you!
Read moreJune 12 2021
The American Computer Science League (ACSL) offers computer science and programming competitions to K-12 students. Kodeclik’s award-winning ACSL curriculum has helped our students excel at the international level.
Read moreApr 11 2021
Scratch is a block based programming language developed at the MIT media lab. In this project, we will show you how to create fascinating animations from very simple Scratch blocks.
Read moreDec 10 2020
Minecraft modding is one of the most popular ways to ease your child into the world of coding! If you are not familiar with Minecraft and how you can learn coding, here is your guide!
Read moreNov 4 2020
Have you ever thought about teaching your child how to code? Here are 8 kids’ coding languages perfect for starting your child’s coding journey.
Read moreJune 6 2020
As you look around, you will see smartphones, smart gadgets, mobile apps, online games, mobile banking, virtual reality, augmented reality, chat-bots, robots, self-driving cars and online businesses. Everything in today’s world runs on code.
Read moreApr 17 2020
Coding is fast becoming an ubiquitous skill of the digital economy and the number one question parents often have is “where do I start”?
Read moreDec 25 2019
How kids learn valuable skills in creativity, problem solving, logic, passion, and persistence
Read moreDec 10 2019
Learn about several fun-tastic Python libraries for kids to get into turtle graphics, game playing, machine learning, and more!
Read moreDec 1 2019
In block-based coding, you create programs by dragging and attaching blocks on a canvas rather than by writing code. The blocks snap together just like Lego blocks stacking together
Read moreNov 23 2019
A cookie is simply a file that is deposited on your computer by a website you visit. E.g., if you visit the website for the Avengers movie, the site will create a file on your computer that it can lookup next time you visit the same site.
Read moreNov 19, 2019
Scratch is a block based programming language developed at the Lifelong Kidergarten at MIT’s Media lab. It is a wonderful tool that can be used to introduce coding to kids at age 8-12.
Read moreOct 19, 2019
Contest problems, rules and submission guidelines will be posted on Oct 30th. Stay tuned!
Read moreOct 1, 2019