Midnight Coding is a friendly place for coding for kids. We turn programming into something children want to do — building games, animations and little apps — because the best way to learn to code is to make something you’re proud of.
Kids learn to code by building
Nobody falls in love with programming through worksheets. They fall in love with it by making a game move, a character talk, or a score go up. Our guides start with a project a child cares about and teach the code they need to build it.
First steps
Gentle intros to coding with Scratch, Python and beginner tools.
Build a game
Game projects that sneak in real programming ideas.
Keep it fun
Tips for keeping young coders curious and motivated.
What you’ll find here
- Beginner coding guides written for kids and parents
- Project ideas that make programming click
- Advice on choosing kid-friendly tools and languages
- Ways to keep young learners motivated
Latest guides
- 5 Beginner Coding Projects That Secretly Teach Math
- Why Math Matters in School — and Fuels Coding Skills
- How to Debug Your Kid’s First Scratch Project (Without Fixing It)
- The Benefits of Coding Classes – Online Coding/Programming Classes For Kids
Frequently asked questions
What age is coding for kids right for?
Children can start with visual tools like Scratch around age 7–8, and move to text languages like Python when they’re ready — usually around 10 and up.
Do parents need to know how to code?
No. Our guides are written so a parent with no coding background can follow along beside their child.
Who writes Midnight Coding?
Every guide is written by Victor Nguyen, a software developer and coding mentor. More about the site.