The MakeCode coding program (ages 7-11) is a core subject of CodeKids and is typically more engaging and challenging than the coding classes offered at your child’s school. Students with no or limited coding experience are highly encouraged to begin with this program.

This program fosters personal connections to computing by tapping into students’ creativity and interests. It also provides a strong foundation for learning advanced programming languages. The curriculum is designed by Microsoft.

What is MakeCode?

The MakeCode program brings computer science to life for all students with fun projects, immediate results. Microsoft MakeCode Arcade is a retro 2D online game development environment. With a few blocks or lines of code, you can create your own custom games for others to play. MakeCode offers a versatile array of applications, extending beyond animations and games to encompass hardware programming for microcontrollers and robots.

What is Computational Thinking?

Computational thinking is the step that comes before programming. It’s the process of breaking down a problem into simple enough steps that even a computer would understand.