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Fun Coding Concepts · ages 8 to 11

Python Explorers

Ready to type real code? Your child writes real Python and watches it run: variables, loops, and first programs that do useful things. They leave with working programs and real confidence at the keyboard.

Rs 1,250 letsgye Lab, Bangarpet
Saturday evenings 6:30 to 8:00 PM, ages 8 to 11
9sessions~810minutes total10seats, small group
Who it is for
ages 8 to 11
How many sessions
9 sessions, about 810 minutes total
When
Saturday 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Where
letsgye Lab, Bangarpet
What you leave with
Your child leaves writing real Python: they can make the computer draw and decide, use names, loops, lists, and their own functions, read a simple error calmly, and they have built and presented a game of their own. Next is the Builders band (ages 11 to 15) for bigger projects.
Foundation workshopRs 1,250

A short, live, cohort-based workshop that takes a topic from the basics to a first real result, ending in a portfolio piece.

What you leave with

Your child leaves writing real Python: they can make the computer draw and decide, use names, loops, lists, and their own functions, read a simple error calmly, and they have built and presented a game of their own. Next is the Builders band (ages 11 to 15) for bigger projects.

Register for a cohort

Pick a cohort to register securely, or ask your school to arrange a private cohort.

Session 1: The literal computer

about 70 min
  1. HookYou are the boss of a genie8 min
  2. PredictThe genie bet8 min
  3. DemoRun it and meet the genie9 min
    Water and wiggle break (10 min)
  4. PracticeType your own genie lines11 min
  5. DemoExactly, top to bottom9 min
    Snack and stretch break (10 min)
  6. PracticePrint about yourself9 min
  7. Mastery checkTell it back in your own words8 min
  8. ReflectYour card and your homework8 min

Session 2: Draw with code

about 70 min
  1. HookYour code can draw8 min
  2. PredictGuess the shape8 min
  3. DemoThe turtle obeys your lines9 min
    Water and wiggle break (10 min)
  4. PracticeDraw your first corner and shape11 min
  5. DemoColors and a closed shape9 min
    Snack and stretch break (10 min)
  6. PracticeYour gallery piece9 min
  7. Mastery checkTell it back in your own words8 min
  8. ReflectThe gallery wall and your homework8 min

Session 3: Name tags

about 70 min
  1. HookName tags for the computer8 min
  2. PredictThe tag bet8 min
  3. DemoWatch the tag move9 min
    Water and wiggle break (10 min)
  4. PracticeMake a real name tag11 min
  5. DemoA sentence from two tags9 min
    Snack and stretch break (10 min)
  6. PracticeYour two tags, your sentence9 min
  7. Mastery checkTell it back in your own words8 min
  8. ReflectYour card and your homework8 min

Session 4: The repeat spell

about 70 min
  1. HookThe repeat spell8 min
  2. PredictThe count bet8 min
  3. DemoTwo lines beat eight (the race)9 min
    Water and wiggle break (10 min)
  4. PracticeCast the square spell11 min
  5. DemoThe 36-spike sun9 min
    Snack and stretch break (10 min)
  6. PracticeYour own many-sided spell9 min
  7. Mastery checkTell it back in your own words8 min
  8. ReflectYour card and your homework8 min

Session 5: The deciding game

about 70 min
  1. HookTeach the computer to decide8 min
  2. PredictThe comparison bet8 min
  3. DemoThe computer checks and picks a path9 min
    Water and wiggle break (10 min)
  4. PracticeTry the decider11 min
  5. DemoThree paths, higher, lower, got it9 min
    Snack and stretch break (10 min)
  6. PracticeBuild your own picker9 min
  7. Mastery checkTell it back in your own words8 min
  8. ReflectYour card and your homework8 min

Session 6: The collection bag

about 70 min
  1. HookEvery adventurer needs a bag7 min
  2. DemoMake a bag and look inside9 min
  3. PredictThe bet: which thing is bag[0]?5 min
    Water and wiggle break (10 min)
  4. PracticePick things by number9 min
  5. DemoAdd with append, read with a loop8 min
  6. PracticeBuild your own bag10 min
    Snack and stretch break (10 min)
  7. Mastery checkIn your words: what a list does10 min
  8. ReflectThe gift and tonight's bag12 min

Session 7: Cast a spell (functions)

about 70 min
  1. HookYour own spell book7 min
  2. DemoWrite a spell, cast nothing yet9 min
  3. PredictThe bet: does a star appear yet?5 min
    Water and wiggle break (10 min)
  4. DemoCast it, then cast it again8 min
  5. PracticeWrite and cast your own spell10 min
  6. PracticeA whole scene from one spell10 min
    Snack and stretch break (10 min)
  7. Mastery checkIn your words: what def does9 min
  8. ReflectThe gift and tonight's spell12 min

Session 8: Build your game

about 70 min
  1. HookToday you build your own game6 min
  2. DemoThe smallest version of each game9 min
  3. PredictThe bet: which way finishes a game?5 min
    Water and wiggle break (10 min)
  4. PracticeBuild your smallest version10 min
  5. PracticeGrow it, one step at a time10 min
  6. PracticeSwap and play, kindly9 min
    Snack and stretch break (10 min)
  7. Mastery checkPoint at the line that does the work9 min
  8. ReflectThe gift and polishing for the showcase12 min

Session 9: Showcase

about 70 min
  1. HookLook what you can do now6 min
  2. DemoPick and plan your finish6 min
  3. CapstoneFinish your game25 min
    Water and wiggle break (10 min)
  4. DemoThe show ritual6 min
  5. PracticePlay your partner's game and cheer it9 min
    Snack and stretch break (10 min)
  6. ExploreThe showcase12 min
  7. ReflectKeepsake, gift, and the next rung6 min