{"id":92523,"date":"2025-03-26T11:18:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T10:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kodingschools.com\/why-teach-programming-from-an-early-age\/"},"modified":"2025-05-18T16:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T15:28:00","slug":"why-teach-programming-from-an-early-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kodingschools.com\/en\/why-teach-programming-from-an-early-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Teach Programming from an Early Age?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital is everywhere: at school, at work, in everyday life. Yet, very few children are taught how to code from an early age. At   <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Koding Schools<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, even though coding is just one of five pillars in our digital education approach, we strongly believe it is an essential skill for every student\u2019s future. That\u2019s why it represents 50% of class time in our curriculum.<br \/>Here\u2019s why (with solid research to back it up!): <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">At what age can children start coding? <\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No need to wait until high school! Studies show that children can begin learning the basics of coding as early as 6 or 7 years old, using age-appropriate activities. Early exposure to algorithmic thinking is not only possible, but highly beneficial (Bers, 2020\u00b9).  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coding enhances logic and math skills <\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learning to code means learning how to think. Coding teaches students to break down problems into precise steps and apply mathematical concepts in fun, practical contexts.<br \/>The result? Improved understanding of math and more structured thinking across all subjects (OECD, 2021\u00b2; Grover &amp; Pea, 2023\u00b3).  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Confidence and perseverance through creation <\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Writing a working program brings a powerful sense of accomplishment. Research shows that this kind of success boosts students&#8217; motivation, self-confidence, and perseverance, helping them tackle academic challenges with resilience (Sullivan &amp; Bers, 2021\u2074). <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coding is a creative outlet <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":299,\"335559739\":299}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contrary to popular belief, coding isn\u2019t just for &#8220;geeks&#8221;! Creating a video game, programming a robot, or building interactive stories helps children develop exceptional creativity. According to MIT, coding clearly fosters personal expression, just like music or drawing (Resnick, 2017\u2075).  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key skills for future careers and entrepreneurship <\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The job market is evolving fast\u2014and so is the demand for digital skills. The OECD highlights that programming is now one of the most sought-after skills among employers (OECD, 2023\u2076). Coding also nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset, encouraging autonomy, initiative, and innovation (National Research Council, 2019\u2077).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The World Economic Forum estimates that 85% of the jobs of tomorrow don\u2019t exist yet (WEF, 2020\u2079). Teaching children how to code now gives them a critical ability: to adapt quickly and continue learning in an ever-changing world. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Equal opportunity and closing the gender gap <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":299,\"335559739\":299}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UNESCO emphasizes the importance of early programming education to fight stereotypes and promote gender equality. Introducing both girls and boys to tech from an early age helps reduce the current gender gap in STEM fields (UNESCO, 2022\u2078). <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How does Koding Schools integrate programming in your school? <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Koding Schools, we make learning to code accessible, practical, and fun.<br \/>We use the PRIMM methodology (Predict, Run, Investigate, Modify, Make), allowing students to build skills step by step: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First, they observe how code works, then explore it in depth before building their own programs. This structured, gradual approach helps ensure true understanding (Sentance &amp; Waite, 2017\u00b9\u2070). We also use   <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unplugged activities,<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">real-life examples, and interactive tools to keep learning engaging<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, students practice each concept visually using a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">block-based programming approach. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By assembling code blocks, they focus on logic and structure without being overwhelmed by syntax or open environments like Scratch. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, projects at Koding Schools are designed to let students apply what they\u2019ve learned through a wide variety of topics:<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. animation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">games<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> , <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">electronics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">robotics<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">even<\/span> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">artificial intelligence. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They get to explore everything that can be programmed,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">nurturing their curiosity and love of learning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Want to bring innovative teaching methods into your school&#8217;s curriculum with ease?<\/strong><br \/>Although 100% digital, Koding Schools can be easily included in school supplies with no extra cost for schools! <\/p>\n<p><a id=\"menur6ei\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/kodingschools.com\/fr\/contact-consulting\/\" href=\"https:\/\/kodingschools.com\/en\/contact-consulting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Contactez-nous pour plus d'information !  \"><strong>Contact us for more information!<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested in our extracurricular program?<\/strong> (clubs, independent teachers, after-school activities&#8230;)<br \/>\nFill out the form to be the first to hear about it and join our early community!<\/p>\n<style>\n    .ff_conv_app_5 { background-color: #FFFFFF; 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(2020). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coding as a Playground: Programming in Early Childhood.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Routledge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00b2 OCDE (2021). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PISA 2021 Mathematics Framework.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> OCDE Publishing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00b3 Grover, S., &amp; Pea, R. (2023). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Computational Thinking in Education.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> UNESCO Report.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2074 Sullivan, A., &amp; Bers, M.U. (2021). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Robotics in the Early Childhood Classroom.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Journal of Early Childhood Research.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2075 Resnick, M. (2017). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lifelong Kindergarten: Cultivating Creativity through Projects, Passion, Peers, and Play.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> MIT Press.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2076 OCDE (2023). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital Skills Outlook 2023: Skills for a Digital World.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> OCDE Publishing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2077 National Research Council (2019). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Developing Entrepreneurial Thinking in Schools.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> National Academies Press.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2078 UNESCO (2022). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cracking the Code: Girls\u2019 and Women\u2019s Education in STEM.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> UNESCO Publishing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2079 World Economic Forum (2020). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Future of Jobs Report 2020.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> WEF Publishing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00b9\u2070 Sentance, S., &amp; Waite, J. 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