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Create Your First Webpage with HTML

Learn HTML basics and build your very own webpage! Discover how websites are made with simple tags and create something you can show everyone.

Liam O'Connor•Dec 7, 2025•10 min read

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Mentor Tip

Python Loops: Making Things Repeat

Grade 4–6•Python•10 min read

Discover the magic of loops in Python! Learn how to make your computer repeat tasks automatically and create cool patterns.

Student Build

Python Functions: Create Your Own Commands

Grade 4–6•Python•10 min read

Learn to create your own custom commands in Python! Functions help you organize code and avoid repeating yourself.

Mentor Tip

Create Your First Scratch Game in 30 Minutes

Grade 1–3•Scratch•10 min read

Build a fun catching game in Scratch! Learn sprites, movement, and scoring while creating something you can share with friends.

Student Build

Scratch Animation: Bring Characters to Life

Grade 1–3•Scratch•10 min read

Learn to create smooth animations in Scratch! Make characters walk, talk, and dance with these simple techniques.

Mentor Tip

What is AI? A Kid-Friendly Explanation

Grade 5–9•AI Tools•10 min read

Discover what Artificial Intelligence really is! Learn how AI works, where you see it every day, and why it's not magic - it's math!

Student Build

How AI Sees Pictures: Image Recognition Explained

Grade 5–9•AI Tools•10 min read

Ever wonder how your phone recognizes faces? Learn how AI 'sees' images and identifies objects, people, and even emotions!

Mentor Tip

Build Your First Roblox Game: Obby Basics

Grade 4–8•Roblox Studio•10 min read

Create your first Roblox obstacle course (obby)! Learn the basics of Roblox Studio and game design while building something playable.

Student Build

Python Variables: Your First Step to Coding

Grade 4–6•Python•10 min read

Learn what variables are in Python and why they're the building blocks of every program. Perfect for beginners ages 8-12!

Parent Guide

What Age Should Kids Start Coding?

Parents•Coding•10 min read

A parent's guide to when and how to introduce coding. Learn about age-appropriate tools and how to support your child's coding journey.

Parent Guide

Coding vs Screen Time: What Parents Need to Know

Parents•Coding•10 min read

Is coding just more screen time? Learn the difference between passive and active screen use, and why coding is actually beneficial.

Parent Guide

Coding Is Not the Skill - Thinking Is: What Parents Get Wrong About Learning to Code

Parents•Coding•14 min read

Your child can code and still struggle to think. Learn why coding syntax isn't enough, and how to spot real learning versus just following steps.

Parent Guide

Your Child Does Not Need Coding Classes: They Need Thinking Training

Parents•Coding•16 min read

Parents are doing the right thing by searching for coding classes. But here's the truth: your child can build something that works and still not learn the skill that actually matters. In 2026, the advantage isn't knowing tools - it's thinking clearly with tools.

Mentor Tip

Getting Started with Robotics: A Beginner's Guide

All Grades•Robotics•10 min read

Want to build robots? Learn what you need to get started, from basic kits to your first project. Perfect for curious kids and supportive parents!

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