Articles on teaching kids to code
Written by Kru Pim — a working programmer of 17 years who has taught over 4,000 children. Free to read, no sign-up.
ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude: Which for Students?
A plain comparison of ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude for students, from a teacher who sees all three used in class, plus the age terms parents should check.
Read this article →My Child Is Not Good at Maths — Can They Still Learn to Code?
Two questions that always arrive together. Yes they can, and yes coding helps with maths — but not in the way most people assume.
Read this article →AI Literacy for Parents: Five Things to Know
Five things every parent should understand about the AI their child uses daily, no tech background required, plus a ten-minute activity to try together.
Read this article →My Child Says They Are Bored of Coding — Should I Let Them Stop?
Before deciding, work out which kind of bored it is. Three causes, three completely different fixes — and only one of them means stopping.
Read this article →My Child Uses ChatGPT for Homework: House Rules
Banning ChatGPT for homework rarely works. Here are five house rules, and how to use AI for coding homework without it turning into copying.
Read this article →Online Coding Classes vs In-Person: Which Suits Your Child?
There is no single right answer. An honest comparison, including where online loses, plus five questions that will settle it today.
Read this article →What Is Vibe Coding? A Guide for Parents
Vibe coding means telling AI what you want and letting it write the code. A real classroom case for why reading code still matters, and what to learn first.
Read this article →AI Can Write Code Now — Does My Child Still Need to Learn Programming?
The most common parent question this year, answered by someone who uses AI for real work every day. The answer may not be what you expect.
Read this article →Do You Need an Expensive Computer for a Child to Learn Coding?
No. Here are the honest minimum specs, the truth about tablets, and what to spend money on instead.
Read this article →How Many Hours a Week Does a Child Need to Learn to Code?
Two to three hours a week — but split the right way. Why one long Saturday session achieves less than parents expect.
Read this article →The First Python Program a Child Should Write (It Is Not Hello World)
Every course opens with Hello World and every child is bored within three minutes. Here is a better first program, with code you can copy and try today.
Read this article →If My Child Will Never Be a Programmer, Why Learn to Code?
The best question a parent can ask. Four skills that survive into every career, with concrete examples.
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