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HanuLab
HanuLab is a Thai-first coding and AI playground for children, with age-based browser missions progressing from sequencing and logic to block coding, Python, and AI projects.
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Stanford Code in Place
Stanford’s Code in Place is a free online introduction to Python based on CS106A, with weekly sections, assignments, a six-week syllabus, and a supportive global learning community.
PlayMath.org Games
PlayMath.org is a free math-game library organized by grade, with games for kindergarten through middle school covering numeracy, problem solving, spatial reasoning, and math makers.
When Math Happens Games
When Math Happens offers free browser math games for elementary, middle-school, and high-school learners, including fractions, factors, algebra, graphing, logic, and patterns.
Playkudo
Playkudo is a browser arcade of original games made for children, with puzzle, creative, skill, driving, simulation, and relaxing categories designed for ages 6 to 12.
Input Output Games
A free function-machine browser game that helps children identify rules, complete input-output tables, and explain mathematical patterns.
Virginia Tech CodeKids
Virginia Tech’s CodeKids project provides free child-facing coding resources and stories designed to make computer science approachable and engaging.
QwikXR
A browser-based coding platform where learners explore 3D worlds through Blockly, JavaScript, and Python simulations, with ready-made missions and remixable projects.
Rice 24/7 CSEd Resources
Rice University’s School Mathematics Project curates free computer-science resources for children and families, including Code Break, Hour of Code, and CS Fundamentals Express.
Boise State Kidsteam
Boise State University’s Kidsteam invites children to help design technology with researchers through free twice-weekly after-school sessions involving drawing, programming, problem solving, and collaborative making.
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