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Best coding websites for kids

Block coding, hour-of-code style lessons, and typing that leads into programming sit on this list. Some tools allow public projects or chat-adjacent sharing; those flags sit on the card. Ages span early blocks through middle-school Scratch.

Scratch

Block coding and a huge gallery of kid-made projects.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • Account optional
  • Open user content

Parent note: Public projects and comments are open. Use Scratch without sharing personal info, or create the account yourself and moderate the profile.

ScratchJr

Block coding app designed for early elementary ages.

Open
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-8
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

Code.org

Hour of Code courses and teacher-ready coding paths.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • Account optional
  • Limited user content

TypingClub

Structured typing lessons with progress tracking.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • Account optional
  • No user content

Nitro Type

Typing races that turn practice into short competitions.

Open
  • Ages 9-12
  • Some ads
  • Account optional
  • Limited user content

Parent note: Public races include chat-like team talk. Start in practice mode if you want typing without social features.

Be Internet Awesome

Google’s Interland game teaches online safety basics.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

NetSmartz Kids

Videos and activities on staying safer online.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

SFSkids

San Francisco Symphony music games and listening tools.

Open
  • Ages 6-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • No ads
  • No sign-up
  • No user content

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