Python classes for kids and teens

What is Python? 

Python is a popular, beginner-friendly programming language, used in a wide range of applications, from simple animations to video games to websites to robotics and artificial intelligence. Unlike learning Scratch programming, Python has appeal and relevance to both beginners and professional programmers. For example, it’s the programming language used in the back end of Instagram, Spotify, Netflix, and is part of the tech stack used for Google's as well as Youtube’s search engine.  

What do kids learn in Python classes? 

Introductory classes might focus on Pygame and basic while more advanced classes teach higher concepts such as the following: 

Variables and data types: Students learn how to store and manipulate data using variables and different data types such as strings, integers, and floats.

Control flow: Students in a Python class learn how to use conditionals and loops to control the flow of their programs.

Functions: Python classes teach kids how to create and use functions that organize code and make it easier to read and debug.

Object-Oriented Programming: Students can also use Python to create and use objects that model real-world scenarios.

Debugging: Kids learn how to identify and fix errors in their code.

Algorithms: Kids learn how to design and implement algorithms to solve problems.

Programming libraries & tools: Intermediate and advanced classes introduce students to libraries, collections of previously written code that programmers incorporate in their own projects. Classes may also introduce tools like speech recognition or  web interactions. These libraries and tools may be used to create big projects that advance teens’ programming abilities to a near-professional level.  

Classes may employ gamification to make learning more fun.

Advantages of classes beyond learning Python

Python training is exemplary among coding classes, giving kids and teens advantages beyond learning this powerful programming language. Here’s a quick list of still more benefits of Python classes: 

Kids develop versatile problem solving skills. Programming always involves making mistakes and actually creating problems. Solving issues and fixing bugs is a part of every programmers life. When kids learn Python, they must continually expand and deepen their logic and analysis skills. This will in turn be applicable in learning other languages, developing project management skills, entrepreneurial skills, and much more. 

They develop and deepen their work ethic. Time spent in an after-school Python class will implicitly teach kids to work hard. They take learning into their own hands. 

They’re introduced to project development and real-world programming.  Classes focus on projects like creating a video game or a rudimentary search engine. Kids meet instructors and guests from the software engineering industry, and get a taste of professional development work. 

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