Ages 7 to 9

At Coding Lab, every course is intentionally designed to be age-appropriate, and Scratch — with its intuitive, block-based programming — is specifically created for younger learners. Working on the same platform allows students to truly deep dive into critical concepts without being distracted or slowed down by complex text-based syntax.

Rather than jumping across many platforms in a superficial way, we believe in depth over variety. It is similar to mastering one instrument deeply instead of playing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” on six different instruments and claiming mastery. By staying on Scratch while exploring increasingly advanced ideas, students build a strong and confident foundation in programming, logic, and computational thinking, which prepares them well for more advanced coding, and the ability to write code independently and compete at coding competitions — and win, later.

Yes, we do! However at Coding Lab, we begin by focusing on coding and computational thinking first, as these are the core skills that allow students to meaningfully explore robotics and many other technological fields. Once students understand how coding works, they are better equipped to apply it in hands-on contexts.

For example, our younger students may build simple robotic cars that can move, follow lines, or respond to commands, and they also get to work with hardware like Micro:bit to see how code interacts with the physical world. Beyond robotics, our students also have the opportunity to apply their coding skills across 12 different research areas in our curriculum, which covers Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Math, Biology, and Physics (Think: Advanced academics in a fun way!) — which means robotics is just one of many exciting and meaningful paths they can explore.

Children benefit greatly from starting early in their learning journey. When they are young, they have an incredible ability to absorb new ideas and ways of thinking — much like how they naturally pick up new languages with ease.

Coding functions in a very similar way to learning a language, helping children develop logical reasoning, structured problem-solving, and computational thinking from an early age. At Coding Lab, we ensure that everything is developmentally appropriate: for younger learners, we use platforms like Scratch and MIT App Inventor, which are block-based and designed to support their thinking without overwhelming them with complex syntax. Through this approach, students not only learn how to code, but also build confidence, problem solving, and analytical skills that will support them across many subjects and future learning experiences.

You will be amazed by the many projects our students can create! We provide a myriad of project options, while placing a strong emphasis on real-world application and exposure to the latest technology. These projects are thoughtfully designed to connect coding with different aspects of industry, science, and innovation.

For example, in our beginner Scratch classes, students can create animations, interactive stories, and even two-player shooter games. On top of that, they can also progress into our 12 research areas, where they explore topics ranging from robotics and AI to mathematics and science.

If your child would like to try just one hands-on project first, our Thematic Workshops (THWS) are a great way to start. In THWS, students work on fun, theme-based projects such as Pair It Up: The DNA Game, which blends coding with biology; Galaxy Flyer: The Space Shooter Game, which introduces logic and game design; and Virtual Paddle: AR Ping Pong, which combines coding with augmented reality in an engaging and interactive way.