Category: Computer Programming for Kids

Code Champions: Empowering Kids in Our Online Coding Program

Published on March 15, 2024

Parents enroll their children in after-school programs for two main reasons. They want them to learn something important that they’ll use later, in life or their careers. But more than that, they want them to have fun and enjoy their childhoods. In over twenty years of teaching kids to code, RP4K has found that these […]

5 Simple Coding Projects for Kids to Tackle During the School Year

Published on November 9, 2023

If you have a son or daughter who’s started to show a keen interest in coding, you’re right to nurture their curiosity. Computer programming is an excellent way to foster key problem-solving and critical thinking skills while cultivating creativity — to name just a few benefits! Fortunately, there are plenty of simple coding projects that […]

RP4K Teacher Profiles: Eduardo Soto

Published on June 26, 2023

Real Programming 4 Kids is continuing our instructor profile series to shine a light on another gifted computer programmer we’re lucky to have, Eduardo Soto. Eduardo is a full-time programmer and software engineer working with the federal government who also teaches for RP4K and has since 2019. Eduardo builds custom CRM solutions to automate processes […]

The Relationship Between Coding and Mathematics

Published on April 26, 2023

What does it mean when someone says an activity is “like math”? People often say this of activities like chess, as if the calculations you make moving pieces are akin to crunching numbers. Plotting moves on a chessboard doesn’t actually involve numbers, so how can it be mathematical? Learning to code is mathematical too, and […]

5 Simple Programming Languages to Teach Your Kids

Published on September 2, 2022

Most parents appreciate that computers and technology are essential tools nowadays. Humankind's dependence on computers is only expected to grow. Already, computer science applications like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), Data Science, and more are shaping all types of vital technologies, from small devices in our pockets to the industries we […]

Halloween Costumes for Kids Who Love to Code

Published on October 14, 2021

Between the costumes and the candy, every kid loves Halloween! For kids who love to code, it’s natural to want to combine their passions and dress up as some of their favourite characters from video games, TV, and STEM books. If you’re looking for a few costume ideas, please read on for some inspiration. 1. […]