Coding for Beginners

How do you start coding? That is the #1 question we get from beginners. Download our free 1 page guide that shows you how to start coding.

    What makes Nextlesson courses unique?

    Fun

    You learn by making games, interactive stories, and robots.  Creativity is a big part of the projects.  You design your projects around your interests. Let your imagination run wild.

    Simple

    Each lesson teaches you one simple idea at a time. You won’t feel overwhelmed with too many concepts. You will learn the coding skills needed to make your own projects.

    Short

    Your time is valuable. You want to learn coding quickly.  Every lesson is super short so you can learn faster. We call these micro lessons. You can do each micro lesson in 5 to 10 minutes.

    What people are saying about the coding lessons

    Loren Pha

    Teacher, Tracey Magnet School, Norwalk CT

    “As a teacher, getting students engaged in computer programming can be challenging and
    overwhelming. Without having a background in this area, it’s hard to properly present this type
    of work within the classroom. By working with students on the Scratch program, Tyson allowed
    my students to gain a better understanding of programming, and they are now interested in
    learning more about it. His thoughtfully prepared presentations gave my students what they
    needed to be able to experiment with the program and create their own videos and games. Tyson
    created presentations that were hands-on and age appropriate. His love for computer
    programming and working with children was evident as he presented and worked along with the
    students. He encouraged questions, mistakes and experimentation from the students. The website
    he created and shared with my students will allow them to continue exploring this program and
    have support along the way. They will be able to work at their own pace, try new things and
    become more confident with programming. I truly appreciate what Tyson has introduced to my
    classroom, and I can’t wait to see what else the students create in the future.”

    Jessica Jubenville

    Teacher, Tracey Magnet School, Norwalk CT

    “Coding is predicted to be one of the most important job skills of the future, but teaching my students how to code was a daunting task. With not much experience or background knowledge in computer science, I was not quite sure where to start. Over the course of two days, Tyson worked with my lower elementary students to program an interactive game using Scratch. Tyson’s lessons were enjoyable, engaging, and age-appropriate. His knack for simplifying advanced concepts made it possible for even the youngest first graders to keep up. Tyson was successful in sparking my students’ interests, and his passion to introduce young children to the world of coding was evident throughout the entire process. I am grateful that Tyson provided my students with a foundation in coding as these skills will be useful for them in the future.”