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.
Upcoming cohorts
Pick a cohort to register securely, or ask your school to arrange a private cohort.
Session 1: The literal computer
about 70 min- HookYou are the boss of a genie8 min
- PredictThe genie bet8 min
- DemoRun it and meet the genie9 minWater and wiggle break (10 min)
- PracticeType your own genie lines11 min
- DemoExactly, top to bottom9 minSnack and stretch break (10 min)
- PracticePrint about yourself9 min
- Mastery checkTell it back in your own words8 min
- ReflectYour card and your homework8 min
Session 2: Draw with code
about 70 min- HookYour code can draw8 min
- PredictGuess the shape8 min
- DemoThe turtle obeys your lines9 minWater and wiggle break (10 min)
- PracticeDraw your first corner and shape11 min
- DemoColors and a closed shape9 minSnack and stretch break (10 min)
- PracticeYour gallery piece9 min
- Mastery checkTell it back in your own words8 min
- ReflectThe gallery wall and your homework8 min
Session 3: Name tags
about 70 min- HookName tags for the computer8 min
- PredictThe tag bet8 min
- DemoWatch the tag move9 minWater and wiggle break (10 min)
- PracticeMake a real name tag11 min
- DemoA sentence from two tags9 minSnack and stretch break (10 min)
- PracticeYour two tags, your sentence9 min
- Mastery checkTell it back in your own words8 min
- ReflectYour card and your homework8 min
Session 4: The repeat spell
about 70 min- HookThe repeat spell8 min
- PredictThe count bet8 min
- DemoTwo lines beat eight (the race)9 minWater and wiggle break (10 min)
- PracticeCast the square spell11 min
- DemoThe 36-spike sun9 minSnack and stretch break (10 min)
- PracticeYour own many-sided spell9 min
- Mastery checkTell it back in your own words8 min
- ReflectYour card and your homework8 min
Session 5: The deciding game
about 70 min- HookTeach the computer to decide8 min
- PredictThe comparison bet8 min
- DemoThe computer checks and picks a path9 minWater and wiggle break (10 min)
- PracticeTry the decider11 min
- DemoThree paths, higher, lower, got it9 minSnack and stretch break (10 min)
- PracticeBuild your own picker9 min
- Mastery checkTell it back in your own words8 min
- ReflectYour card and your homework8 min
Session 6: The collection bag
about 70 min- HookEvery adventurer needs a bag7 min
- DemoMake a bag and look inside9 min
- PredictThe bet: which thing is bag[0]?5 minWater and wiggle break (10 min)
- PracticePick things by number9 min
- DemoAdd with append, read with a loop8 min
- PracticeBuild your own bag10 minSnack and stretch break (10 min)
- Mastery checkIn your words: what a list does10 min
- ReflectThe gift and tonight's bag12 min
Session 7: Cast a spell (functions)
about 70 min- HookYour own spell book7 min
- DemoWrite a spell, cast nothing yet9 min
- PredictThe bet: does a star appear yet?5 minWater and wiggle break (10 min)
- DemoCast it, then cast it again8 min
- PracticeWrite and cast your own spell10 min
- PracticeA whole scene from one spell10 minSnack and stretch break (10 min)
- Mastery checkIn your words: what def does9 min
- ReflectThe gift and tonight's spell12 min
Session 8: Build your game
about 70 min- HookToday you build your own game6 min
- DemoThe smallest version of each game9 min
- PredictThe bet: which way finishes a game?5 minWater and wiggle break (10 min)
- PracticeBuild your smallest version10 min
- PracticeGrow it, one step at a time10 min
- PracticeSwap and play, kindly9 minSnack and stretch break (10 min)
- Mastery checkPoint at the line that does the work9 min
- ReflectThe gift and polishing for the showcase12 min
Session 9: Showcase
about 70 min- HookLook what you can do now6 min
- DemoPick and plan your finish6 min
- CapstoneFinish your game25 minWater and wiggle break (10 min)
- DemoThe show ritual6 min
- PracticePlay your partner's game and cheer it9 minSnack and stretch break (10 min)
- ExploreThe showcase12 min
- ReflectKeepsake, gift, and the next rung6 min