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[question] Python for Kids (lemmy.ml)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Crabhands@lemmy.ml to c/python@programming.dev
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What's the best way to teach my kid programming. I don't know how. He's interested. He's done well in school with Scratch. He's expressed interest in Python, owns a Thumby, but never gets too far on his own. Instead of a Winter sport, we're leaning towards a Python class, however there's none in person. How can i help my kid embrace his passion and learn this skill which will help him his whole life.

He's got Mu installed and has perused youtube tutorials, but they dont hold his interest. Any help is appreciated. Edit: He's 10.

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[โ€“] lakemalcom10@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you can find a local team, Lego robotics competitions are a great thing: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/fll/game-and-season

My local team codes in Python. Not necessarily the greatest thing for learning to code properly, but the engineering experience is invaluable IMO.

[โ€“] orrefailaT@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

In a similar vein, if there are no local teams near you, getting some sort of microcontroller that runs micropython could be fun too. Iโ€™m a big fan of microbit for younger kids, lots of options for lights and sounds, with a few pins for adding sensors/buttons etc.