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Little Coding Workshop

Think like a coder: steps, loops, conditions and problem solving.

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Steps in order

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Commands run one after another, in order.

  1. What is a command?5 activities
  2. Robot pathFinish the previous level to unlock
  3. DebuggingFinish the previous level to unlock
  4. Finish every level to unlock the exam

Loops

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Instead of repeating a command, use “repeat”.

  1. Why repeat?Finish the previous level to unlock
  2. Repeating patternsFinish the previous level to unlock
  3. A bigger loopFinish the previous level to unlock
  4. Finish every level to unlock the exam

Conditions

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“If … then …” lets the robot decide.

  1. If … thenFinish the previous level to unlock
  2. Robot decisionsFinish the previous level to unlock
  3. Mixed puzzlesFinish the previous level to unlock
  4. Finish every level to unlock the exam

Mini projects

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Bring everything together in fun projects.

  1. Tidy-up robotFinish the previous level to unlock
  2. Star gameFinish the previous level to unlock
  3. My final projectFinish the previous level to unlock
  4. Finish every level to unlock the exam

Teaching kids to code from zero

The Little Coding Workshop teaches computational thinking before syntax. Stages begin with commands and sequencing, then loops, then if/else conditions, and finally problem solving and debugging. Children don't type complex code at the start — they order steps, drag cards and work out which step broke the result, which is exactly what professional developers do every day.

Each level includes a short narrated explainer, a drag-and-drop or pick-the-right-step activity, and smart hints that appear when a child gets stuck instead of handing over the answer. The goal is for children to treat mistakes as a normal part of coding: try, observe, change one step, try again.

The track suits ages 6–12 and needs no prior experience from parents. A printable worksheet at the end of each level lets kids practise the idea away from the screen, and the short stage exam awards a motivating certificate. For teachers: the activities run on a single device with a projector, so they work as a whole-class activity without a computer lab.