You've completed Tech Explorers - amazing job! Here are awesome FREE resources to continue your coding journey at home.
Great job finishing Tech Explorers! The best way to become a great coder is to keep practicing. Below are websites and tools that are 100% FREE and perfect for young learners like you. Ask a parent or guardian to help you explore these awesome resources!
Drag-and-drop coding - no typing needed!
Created by MIT! Make games, animations, and interactive stories by snapping colorful blocks together. Share your creations with millions of other kids worldwide!
Visit ScratchPerfect for younger siblings! A simplified version of Scratch designed for the littlest coders. Create animated stories and games on tablets.
Visit ScratchJrMake retro arcade games, program micro:bit robots, and even create Minecraft mods! Switch between blocks and real JavaScript code.
Visit MakeCodeCreate your own retro video games that you can play in your browser or download to handheld gaming devices!
Visit MakeCode ArcadeLearn to code inside Minecraft! Build amazing worlds while learning programming concepts. Ask your school if they have access!
Visit Minecraft EducationA series of fun educational games that teach programming concepts. Made by Google! Perfect stepping stone before learning text-based coding.
Visit Blockly GamesStructured lessons to level up your skills
The most popular coding education platform! Hour of Code activities with Minecraft, Star Wars, Frozen, and more. Full courses for every grade level.
Visit Code.orgLearn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more with interactive lessons. Watch videos, then practice coding right away. Track your progress with badges!
Visit Khan AcademyLearn to build real websites and apps! Free certifications in web development, JavaScript, Python, and more. Used by millions of learners worldwide.
Visit freeCodeCampInteractive lessons in many programming languages. The free tier offers great intro courses in Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and more!
Visit CodecademyMade by Google! Learn JavaScript on your phone or computer with fun, quick lessons. Perfect for learning coding on the go!
Visit GrasshopperLearn any programming language with bite-sized lessons. Compete with other learners and earn certificates. Great mobile app!
Visit SololearnLearn while having fun!
Play through an epic adventure game while learning real Python or JavaScript! Battle enemies and save the world with code.
Visit CodeCombatHelp a cute monkey catch bananas by writing code! Learn Python and other languages through fun game-based challenges.
Visit CodeMonkeyCreate games, mod Minecraft, and program drones and robots! Starts with visual blocks and progresses to real code.
Visit TynkerA fun game to learn CSS selectors! Help serve the right food by selecting HTML elements. Great for practicing what you learned here!
Play CSS DinerHelp Froggy reach the lily pads by learning CSS Flexbox! A cute game to learn how to position elements on web pages.
Play Flexbox FroggyWater your garden using CSS Grid! Learn this powerful layout tool by helping your carrots grow in the right spots.
Play Grid GardenBuild real websites like the pros
An online code playground where you can write HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and see the results instantly! Explore millions of cool projects by others.
Visit CodePenBuild and host real websites for free! Remix cool projects, collaborate with friends, and share your creations with the world.
Visit GlitchCode in any programming language right in your browser! Build websites, games, apps, and more. Great for learning new languages.
Visit ReplitThe world's largest web development reference! Tutorials for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and more with "Try it Yourself" editors.
Visit W3SchoolsThe official reference for web technologies! Made by Mozilla (Firefox). Great for looking up how things work when you get stuck.
Visit MDN LearnType faster to code faster!
Fun typing lessons with games and stories! Track your speed and accuracy as you become a typing master.
Visit TypingClubLearn to type with free lessons and games. Includes coding-specific typing practice to learn special characters!
Visit Typing.comRace cars by typing! Compete against other players in real-time typing races. Earn money to buy cool cars!
Visit Nitro TypeSmart typing tutor that adapts to your weak spots! Practice the keys you struggle with most.
Visit KeybrFor students who want bigger challenges
Python.org has free resources specifically for young learners! Python is great for games, AI, and automation.
Learn PythonWhere professional developers store and share code! Learn to collaborate on projects and build your portfolio.
Visit GitHubFree computer science curriculum from Google! Video tutorials and projects in game design, art, storytelling, and more.
Visit CS FirstGreat coding YouTube channels: Fireship, CS Dojo, Brackeys (game dev), and The Coding Train for creative coding!
Find ChannelsMost of these sites are designed for kids, but it's always good to supervise, especially when creating accounts. Look for sites with parent controls.
Screen time matters! 30-60 minutes of coding practice a few times a week is better than marathon sessions. Quality over quantity!
Ask to see what they've built! Showing genuine interest in their creations keeps them motivated to learn more.
You don't need to be an expert! Learning alongside your child can be a great bonding experience. Try a Code.org course together!
Love Minecraft? Try Minecraft Education. Like art? Try Scratch or pixel art coding. Connecting coding to their interests helps motivation.
Apps like Grasshopper, ScratchJr, and Swift Playgrounds work great on tablets for on-the-go learning!