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Maker & DIY Python
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88/100 · ages K–12

True Robotics Playground

True Robotics Playground is free drag-and-drop coding software that grows from picture blocks to loops, conditionals, sensors, and Python across a family of robots.

WebsiteGames & interactivesWebsites & online learning
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Sphero Coding Apps

Sphero’s official app collection supports robotics and STEAM learning with drawing, block-based, Python, and JavaScript programming, plus a browser-based Sphero Edu experience.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
8–16 · App access varies; compatible Sphero hardware may be required87
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Applaa AI Academy

Applaa’s desktop AI Academy offers interactive coding lessons, challenges, quizzes, and tracks covering Python, JavaScript, web development, databases, games, AI, and robotics.

WebsiteGames & interactivesPrograms & challenges
7–18 · Free desktop app; Windows and macOS84
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BluPants

BluPants is a browser-based coding environment for programming real robots, with visual blocks, a path toward Python, video lessons, and online-class support.

WebsitePrograms & challengesTeacher & classroom resources
5–16 · Free web-based coding environment; hardware/classes vary83
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micro:bit

A creative physical-computing platform with block coding, Python, classroom projects, guides, videos, and teacher courses.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsTeacher & classroom resources
8–16 · Free with paid hardware91
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StarCode

A free robotics and coding environment that lets children build robot programs with blocks and move toward Python, C++, and Java on web, desktop, Android, and Chromebook.

WebsiteYouTube channelExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
8–16 · Free; no account required88
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UArizona Girls Who Code Club

The University of Arizona’s Girls Who Code club offers free Saturday coding classes for grades 6–12, including Python, Arduino, robotics, AI, website development, and game projects.

WebsitePhysical placeExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
11–18 · Free; application and capacity limits apply88
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KidsCanCode

Python, game-development, and creative coding lessons for children and teens, with beginner pathways and classroom programs.

WebsiteYouTube channelGames & interactivesPrograms & challenges
8–16 · Free87
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Wonder Workshop Coding Apps

Wonder Workshop’s official app collection supports coding with Dash and Cue robots through block-based puzzles, traceable paths, JavaScript and Python transitions, lesson plans, and creative projects.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
6–14 · Free and paid options vary by app, robot, and subscription86
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TinkerPy

TinkerPy is a kid-focused coding and robotics platform with block and Python coding, browser simulators, app building, games, projects, and courses for young makers.

WebsiteAndroid appiOS appApps & digital toolsExperiments & projects
10–16 · Free access to core tools; hardware and some courses may cost extra87
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