Top 5 free Python lessons for 8-12 year olds

Programming lessons for children should be simple and accessible. Usually they master the basics that the child can memorize.

How is Python used?

Python is one of the top ten most popular languages in the world. It is used for gaming, creating websites, bots and programs. The language is relatively easy to learn and can handle large amounts of data.

In 2021, Python will be used by about 11.3 million programmers. Due to its prominence, Python has many libraries and frameworks. The former are code templates, so programmers don't have to write new lines every time. And the framework is a billet, on the basis of which we write code.

Library in Python - a set of ready-made solutions. Framework can also be called a library, but it has a more rigid structure.

Python basics. Variable, conditions, loops

In programming, everything starts with fundamental concepts, and in the case of Python, there are three of them:

• Variables. Any quantity that has a name, type, and value. This is the simplest kind of data that has a structure. It is used to store this very data.
• Conditions. They represent an instruction: if something is executed, we get one result. If something is not executed, we get a different result.
  
• Cycle. A sequence of actions that is executed when certain conditions are met. In Python, conditions can be true or false. In the first case the loop will be executed, in the second case it will not.
  

For more immersion in the language, a small game setup can be prepared in the lesson.

The instructor explains important details in simple language. He also touches on libraries on the example of PyGame, with which you can create games. The main plus of the lesson is a clear instruction, thanks to which the child will be able to understand the basics of the language.

Creating a calculator in Python

Sometimes the best way to start learning programming is to do something yourself, but under someone else's guidance. Once you try your hand at a real project, it becomes easier to master the language later on. We advise you to start with a calculator, as you can write code for it in just a few hours. The teacher suggests creating a small application in 12 steps:

CODDY Programming School offers a set of courses in Python. We teach kids how to write programs, make bots and develop games. Most directions are designed for children from 10 years old, useful skills are mastered in 3-9 months.

• creating an application window;
• layout of elements;
  
• creating an input field;
  
• creating input buttons;
  
• creating a function for entering values into the top window;
  
• button for counting values;
  
• multiplication and division;
  
• currency calculator buttons;
  
• creating lists for currencies;
  
• currency conversion function;
  
• root and square of a number;
  
• reset button.
  

At the end you will have a ready program capable of solving problems.

In the future, you can turn the file into a full-fledged application using the Pyinstaller library.

Python. Introduction to the programming language. Webinar for schoolchildren

When you're just starting to learn programming, it's hard to choose a specific language. Our lesson will help you understand why you need Python, its strengths and weaknesses. But language is not the only thing a programmer will have to face, so we'll share what technologies you need to learn for the job.

And here we will tell you about the secrets of learning Python and explain how to install it yourself.

You won't be able to familiarize yourself with everything while working, but you can get an idea of the language. Since the webinar is intended for students, everything is explained in simple language.

The lesson covers not only the structure of Python, but also its scope. The teacher will also tell you how much an aspiring developer can earn. In addition, we will offer to write a simple program by hand.

When viewing the lessons, it can be noticed that the interface of the program is different for the teachers. This is due to the fact that they use text editors. In this video, the code is written in Sublime text.

Create an algorithm in Python to solve algebra and geometry problems

Two things help cool programmers: language knowledge and google. The best way to learn python is to constantly practice and perform non-standard tasks. A good idea to practice is to try to understand algebra and geometry through the programming language. And in the future, the knowledge gained will help you do your math homework.

The lesson covers the following problems:

• addition using variables;
• working with equations;
  
• finding the area of a rectangle;
  
• calculating the area of a triangle.
  

Despite the fact that you will solve only a few problems, the knowledge gained will help you work with other topics in algebra and geometry. The teacher will also help you to modify the code a little and make Python help you while solving problems. It will be enough just to write a few lines of code, and then just enter the necessary numbers.

Working with formulas in Python is easy, so you can practice it on your own in the future.

Marathon "Week of Code". Day 3. Creating a "Catch the Dumpling" game using Python and PyGame

You can make everything in Pythone: bots, programs, websites, etc. Special attention should be paid to small games, which can also become practice. We suggest to make your first project and familiarize yourself with one of the facets of Python. The teacher will help to create a game "catch a dumpling", for convenience everything is divided into timecodes.

The first thing the child will be taught is how to interact with libraries and install PyGame. The instructor will also tell how to quickly make the basis for our little game. When creating a project, you can't do without drawn pictures, so we will show how to interact with them. This will be useful for other games in the future, because characters and backgrounds can also be drawn.

With PyGame it is possible to add sounds, process various events. Users can also handle rendering of objects. Another advantage of the library is that it calls an event when you click on the keyboard or mouse. PyGame takes a long time to master, but the first project can be created within an hour or two.

After all the steps are completed, you will have the opportunity to test your own hand-written game. The acquired skills in the field of game-building will be useful in the future, because on Unity and Godot you will also have to interact with sprites.

We have courses in other areas as well. CODDY's priority is to promote new technologies in Russia, so the school teaches how to make games, create websites, and get children interested in high technology.