Coding Apps for Kids (Python &
JavaScript) - PC
Here's a list of 20 apps/platforms ideal for children to learn coding using Python and
JavaScript on PC.
Beginner-Friendly with Block + Text (Python/JS)
- Tynker – Block, Python, JavaScript
- [Link] – Block, JavaScript, Python (basic)
- Microsoft MakeCode – Block + JavaScript
- EduBlocks – Block to Python/JavaScript
- Scratch + Python Extensions – Block, with Python via extensions
- Thunkable – Block + JavaScript
- MIT App Inventor – Block (Java backend)
- CodeCombat – Python, JavaScript in game format
- Codesters – Drag-and-drop Python
- Blockly Games – Block and JavaScript puzzles
Real IDEs for Kids Transitioning to Text Coding
- Replit – Python, JavaScript (web-based IDE)
- Thonny – Beginner Python IDE
- Mu Editor – Simple Python IDE (micro:bit support)
- Jupyter Notebook – Python, optional JavaScript
- Visual Studio Code – Python & JavaScript with extensions
Game-Based Learning Platforms
- CheckiO – Python and JavaScript code challenges
- Robocode – Logic-based robot battles (Java)
- LightBot – Logic games with coding principles
- Kodable – Block-based logic for young learners
- Bitsbox – JavaScript coding for fun app creation