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Art & creativity Coding
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Screenshot of Snap!
90/100 · ages 12–18

Snap!

A browser-based visual programming language that extends Scratch with custom blocks and deeper computer-science ideas.

WebsiteAlgorithmsBlock coding
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Screenshot of Alice

Alice

A creative programming environment for building 3D stories, animations, and games while learning computational thinking and object-oriented programming.

WebsiteDesktop appAnimationGame creation
8–18 · Free88
Screenshot of Code Club World

Code Club World

The Raspberry Pi Foundation’s free coding game hub helps children make characters, T-shirts, music, games, art, websites, and more while earning project badges.

WebsiteYouTubeBadgesCoding games
7–13 · Free87
Screenshot of Discovery Children's Museum Resources

Discovery Children's Museum Resources

Free family and educator activities from Discovery Children's Museum, including STEM, coding, math, creative projects, books, games, and accessibility resources.

WebsitePhysical placeCodingCreative projects
2-12 · Free91
Screenshot of Experience CS

Experience CS

A free integrated computer-science curriculum for grades 3–8 with cross-curricular units, teacher support, and English, Spanish, and French access.

WebsiteYouTube channelComputer scienceCross-curricular
8–14 · Free with registration89
Screenshot of Gamefroot

Gamefroot

A browser-based game-making platform with visual coding, tutorials, interactive stories, animations, and game-design learning.

WebsiteCreative codingGame design
10–18 · Free with paid options88
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OctoStudio

A free mobile coding app from the creators of Scratch that lets children create animations and games with block-based code.

WebsiteAndroid appiOS appAnimationsBlock coding
7–16 · Free86
Screenshot of Markham Public Library Learning Place

Markham Public Library Learning Place

A public-library program hub for children and families with age-banded STEAM, coding, animation, and creative technology learning opportunities.

WebsiteAnimationCreative technology
6–12 · Paid programs; availability varies84
Screenshot of KokeLab

KokeLab

KokeLab offers kids learning games and projects in programming, math, science, and drawing, with a free-to-start browser experience aimed at ages 4–12.

WebsiteBlock codingDrawing
4–12 · Free to start; paid upgrade available86
Screenshot of My World Quest

My World Quest

A free learning world for children ages 4–15 with a 36-week journey across maths, science, English, history, geography, art, music, coding, stories, games, and creative activities.

WebsiteCreative projectsMaths
4–15 · Free86
Screenshot of Pencil Code

Pencil Code

A free collaborative coding space for drawing, music, games, stories, webpages, math, and creative programming.

WebsiteDownloadableAlgorithmsCreative coding
8–18 · Free88
Screenshot of TurtleStitch

TurtleStitch

A free, open-source coding and textile platform where learners turn visual programs into embroidery patterns and physical designs.

WebsiteComputational embroideryGeometry
9–18 · Free86
Screenshot of iSmartKid

iSmartKid

iSmartKid is a multisubject learning platform for ages 3–14 with more than 500 lessons spanning coding, math, science, reading, languages, and creative activities.

WebsiteBlock codingCreative play
3–14 · Free with paid options84
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