Coder In Training

Coder In Training is a friendly, hands-on introduction to coding for curious kids. This beginner-friendly guide invites young readers to explore the essentials of coding using Scratch and other kid-friendly tools, with the goal of building their own website. Perfect for readers who love computers, games, and making things, the tone is playful, encouraging, and educational—designed to spark confidence as new skills grow. Written in a warm, reader-friendly voice, Coder In Training guides you through simple, bite-size lessons that test and reinforce what you learn. The book blends quick facts about what coders do with practical steps to practice coding concepts. You’ll dive into Scratch basics, how programs run, and the steps to design and launch a simple web page, all while exploring topics like video games, software, and how websites come to life. The experience stays hands-on with clear prompts, check-your-work challenges, and friendly pacing that makes learning feel like an adventure. With playful illustrations, step-by-step tasks, and opportunities to test skills, Coder In Training makes learning feel like a game you can win. You’ll practice checking and debugging your own code, setting up a new web page, and explaining your creations in your own words—building both technical know-how and creative confidence. Fundamentals of coding with Scratch and kid-friendly tools Hands-on, bite-size lessons and practice tasks Introduction to website design and basic web pages Overview of how computer programs and software work Check‑and‑debug exercises and progress challenges Accessible writing with friendly visuals and clear prompts After finishing Coder In Training, readers gain a solid introduction to coding, the confidence to test and debug, and the ability to build their own small website. It leaves them curious, capable, and excited to continue exploring the world of technology, ready to take the next steps in their coding journey.