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Introduction to programming concepts and computational thinking. This course will teach young coders efficient problem solving.

After the course students:

Apply algorithmic thinking to programming robots and characters on screen

Create algorithms using blocks and use them for debugging

Use programming terms: sequence, loop, conditional instruction

Apply logic and the ability to solve mathematical problems

Identify iterations and patterns

Use terms from LEGO® Education robotics: intelligent hub, light matrix, colour sensor, engines etc.

Course description

The course familiarises students with programming terms. They learn how to design solutions before starting to code. They work using a visual programming language which enables them to create programs by modifying graphical elements, without working with text-based code. Students create conditional and sequential algorithms to control the characters on screen and bring the robots they’ve built to life. They solve puzzles on screen and in the process of building robots from LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential sets. While learning sciences in practice, students develop their abilities to construct, they build models based on instructions and they expand the models according to their own ideas. They use blocks and eletronic parts. Students work in pairs, which allows them to develop their cooperation skills. They learn also through off-screen activities, such as programming puzzles and quizzes which improve their conceptual thinking.

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Your child attends school in the afternoon? Take advantage of our morning classes! We make the time slots fit the schedule of your child and their friends. Contact us to learn more.

Details

Requirements
Basic command of English

Course duration
30 spotkań po 60 minut

Age group
Age 6–7

Group size
Maximum 10 students

Language of instruction
English

Parent testimonials

“Our 7-year-old son discovered a true passion for programming through online classes in the Minecraft world. They greatly improved his logical and spatial reasoning. And they were a big motivation to learn.” Andrzej’s Mum

“The coding with Minecraft class at Kids Coder Lab was exactly what my daughter needed. A combination of passion and learning is a perfect way for her to follow her hobby. Cooperation with the owners was fantastic.” Grażyna’s Mum

“The lessons with Kuba sparked curiosity in our son Henryk and strengthened his interest in programming.” Henryk’s Dad

“Thank you so much for these cool classes. Dorotka likes them a lot. She said she would love to continue learning with you after the summer holidays :).” Dorotka’s Dad

“My son was coming back home delighted. The lessons were always engaging, ambitious and fun. Well done to the teacher who was able to keep such a high standard of the classes.” Filip’s Mum

“Coding classes are one of the few that my Tytus attends with enthusiasm. After the first lesson he said: the best class ever.” Tytus’ Mum

“Coding classes are my daughter’s favourite – she’s really looking forward to them. Afterwards, she comes back with stories and shows us what she had achieved in the computer world.” Agatka’s Mum

About Us

Kids Coder Lab is private educational facility entered into the Register of Schools and Educational Facilities under number 271701

Kids Coder Lab was founded by John and Magdalena Mulenga.

Our mission is to help children acquire digital literacy and equip them with skills that the future demands.

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Learning Environment

The course is conducted according to the Kids Coder Lab blended-learning approach. The fully web-based course content is combined with off-screen activities. Children are in a safe learning environment, designed specifically with them in mind. They have access to study materials to continue learning at home, and access to teacher’s help online.

Additional free service

This course is available with a free-of-charge Pick & Drop service in one of two options:

Pick & Drop for students attending a school in the proximity of our Wilanów office. We pick children from their school after regular classroom activities and bring them to our Wilanów Kids Coder Lab office. After the programming classes, we drop them back at their school.
Pick & Drop for students attending our Host Schools. We pick children from their designated classrooms and bring them to the computer lab dedicated for Kids Coder Lab lessons. After programming classes, we drop them back at their classroom.

Frequent questions

How do I choose the programming course?

Our offer of programming courses includes tens of items, so we recommend using filters to narrow down the choice. Firstly, select the location which is most conveniently reached with the child or from which we can pick the child. In the second step, select the language of instruction in which the child will learn (we offer courses in English and Polish). Next, notice the age group and choose the appropriate one for the child. After filtering the courses, there will be one or several courses left. Now you can read the course descriptions and select the course which best suits the child’s interests.

I am not sure whether the child will like the course. Is there a trial class available?

The first class of each coding or robotics course can be always a trial class. You can enrol the child in it with no commitments, just select the right option on the enrolment form. After the first class, we will ask you to confirm whether the child will participate in the course and if so, to pay the course fee.

Can I enrol the child in a programming course for a higher age group?

Age groups specified for the programming courses for children and teens are our recommendation, not strict guidelines. However, they are worth taking into account. Our experience tells us that children below the recommended age group will do well during the course if they meet one or more of the following conditions:

- feel well handling the computer,

- have completed other programming-related courses or programming exercises at home,

- have experience in cooperation with older children, e.g. attend other courses with older children or spend a lot of time with older siblings at home.

The most important thing is to encourage the child to learn programming and not discourage from it. Only some children will find working with older students to be a motivation for learning. For most it would be a difficult and discouraging experience.

Considering enrolling a child in a course designed for older children, it is worth to think about the natural milestones in the child’s development – to which our courses are adjusted. The first important milestone is learning how to read. Children who don’t know yet how to read, learn at our school only in the youngest age group for grades 0–2. The second milestone is the transition from block-based to text-based coding. In our programming courses for children we gradually introduce elements of text-based coding, beginning from the second grade. However, only courses for the sixth and higher grades are solely based on text-based coding. We know from experience that only a handful of young programmers from the fifth grade are able to successfully complete these courses. The majority of the children needs to “grow into” the purely text-based coding which requires a lot of patience. We do not recommend skipping this phase too quickly, ahead of the child’s natural abilities.

If, having considered all these factors, you still have doubts about the right group, let the child try our classes. Already after the first class in both age groups it will be possible to draw conclusions and discuss the child’s abilities with the instructors. Then you can choose the group that is best suited to your child’s needs.

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Why coding for children?

A new language

Coding is like learning a new language. Children learn to program using on-screen games, visual programming languages and actual coding scripts before they can decipher the complex math behind coding at the college level.

Window to new opportunities

Learning early a skill, such as coding, provides diverse opportunities and empowerment for the future enabling children to have a wider imagination of possibilities and creativity.

Creative self-expression

Children seamlessly move from simply interacting with technology to creating technology for creative self-expression in various ways.

Critical skills

Coding enhances children’s math and analytical skills, including logical communication and critical thinking, which results in better writing skills.

Resilience and patience

Children learn how to be resilient, practise patience and build up confidence as they tackle challenging problem-solving tasks through coding.

Planning and organisation

Coding teaches children how to focus, be precise and develop planning and organisational skills, which they acquire naturally as they write more complex codes.