How Kids Can Practice Coding Between Lessons
At Coco Coders, we provide 60-minute interactive online coding classes designed specifically for kids. Each session is crafted to challenge young learners, build their skills, and inspire creativity and teamwork. But what about practicing outside of class? Whether your child is passionate about coding or simply enjoys it as a fun hobby, we've put together a list of exciting ways they can keep learning and honing their coding skills between lessons.
3 Fun and Effective Ways Kids Can Practice Coding Between Lessons
1. Play Coding Games
Kids love playing games—and many popular games can double as learning tools! Games like Minecraft and Roblox introduce coding concepts through interactive gameplay, making them a great way to reinforce programming skills. There are also many free and paid mobile apps designed specifically to teach kids how to code. Explore our list of free iOS and Android coding games for kids to keep them learning while having fun. You might also like to check out our guide to setting up Minecraft privacy controls and if you know nothing about Roblox, here’s a useful conversation starter : ‘How to talk to your child about Roblox’
2. Create with Scratch or P5.js
Hands-on practice is one of the best ways for kids to retain what they’ve learned. We teach our lessons on platforms like Scratch and P5.js, which offer open-ended environments where kids can build their own animations, games, and digital art using real coding concepts. Both are free and perfect for experimenting between lessons. Need inspiration? Check out our free coding activities for kids to spark their creativity.
3. Read Books About Coding
Coding isn’t just for screens—there are many engaging books that teach kids how to code. One great example is How to Code 2.0 by Elizabeth Tweedale, which introduces essential programming concepts in a kid-friendly way. Reading about coding helps strengthen logical thinking and provides a healthy break from screen time. You can find this book on Amazon, Waterstones, and Barnes & Noble.
Why Practice Coding Between Classes?
Supplemental learning helps children retain skills, build confidence, and stay engaged. With the right mix of games, creative projects, and educational resources, learning to code can be both fun and rewarding.
At Coco Coders, our interactive online coding classes for kids are designed to spark curiosity and provide all the tools they need to keep growing—both in and out of class.
