Code with kids
Coding with kids is one of the most rewarding activities an educator, librarian, or parent can facilitate. When children write their first lines of code and watch something come to life on screen, the combination of surprise, pride, and curiosity is unmistakable. codeguppy.com is built to create exactly that experience — a beginner-friendly JavaScript platform where kids aged 10 and up can write real code and immediately see colorful, animated, interactive results.
The platform is designed to lower every possible barrier to getting started. There is no software to install, no complex project setup, and no prior coding knowledge required. Students open a browser, navigate to codeguppy.com, and within minutes they are writing JavaScript that draws shapes, moves characters, and builds the foundation of a game. For CS teachers and librarians who want to run coding sessions without extensive technical preparation, this zero-friction start is invaluable.
When coding with kids in a group setting — whether a classroom, a library workshop, or a family coding night — the visual, graphical nature of the platform naturally encourages sharing and collaboration. Students want to show each other what their code does, compare results, and remix each other's ideas. This social dimension transforms individual coding practice into a community experience that reinforces learning and builds enthusiasm for computer science.
The free curriculum materials, illustrated tutorial booklets, and coding challenge collections available at codeguppy.com give educators a structured framework for coding sessions with kids of all experience levels — from absolute beginners to young coders ready for more advanced projects. Explore the Download section for free printable resources perfect for classroom and library use.
A free coding platform for schools
codeguppy.com is a free coding platform for high-school and middle-school students. Teachers around the world are using codeguppy.com to teach JavaScript.
To make coding easy, fun, and engaging for students of all ages, codeguppy.com comes with an online code editor and a graphical oriented runtime based on the p5.js library. The platform enables students to learn JavaScript while building fun games and animations.
Coding projects and activities for students
codeguppy.com comes with tons of coding projects and activities that students can use as a starting point for their projects.
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If you want to learn more about the free coding platform, please feel free to contact us at any time. We can discuss how to get started with coding, how to implement codeguppy.com in your coding club ... or even discuss coding questions or share programs.