Live online game development classes - Grades 1-8
Game development classes for kids - start creating your own thrilling games
Learn game development in this specialized online course. Your child learns storytelling, gameplay best practices and JavaScript programming with a dedicated Computer Science instructor.
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What your child will learn
Learn the principles of game development, improve your storytelling skills, and become a master game developer with this intensive online game development course for kids.
Our game development course curriculum
6 modules · 36 lessons · 40+ activities and projects. Kids start on the Scratch platform and move to JavaScript game development on the Game Lab platform.
What your child will build
Thrilling game development activities and lessons - every module ends with a real game your child can play, share and show you.
What happens in the free game development trial?
One 30-minute live session. Your child builds a game before it ends.
Why learn game development?
Kids also learn game design on the Code.org platform, which uses JavaScript - the same language professional game developers work with.
Game development classes for Grades 1-8
Our Game Development course is suitable for both elementary and middle school students. The same curriculum, paced and pitched to your child's grade.
Learn game development with expert instructors
Every class is live. Your child gets the full attention of a hand-picked, trained Computer Science instructor who adapts each lesson to how fast they're moving through Scratch, Game Lab and JavaScript.
Unlock your skills and earn your Game Development certification
Learners from grades 4 to 8 earn STEM.org-certified game development certificates that celebrate their achievements while unlocking special badges and leaderboard rankings.
Students and parents love Codingal's training program and curriculum
Codingal is a great platform for students
Codingal is a great platform for beginners and school students who want to learn coding in an interactive and engaging way. It offers live classes on topics like Python, game development, AI, and app development, making learning both practical and enjoyable. Special thanks to Rupinder Kaur mam for her excellent teaching and continuous support.
Codingal is so far the best Educational platform for learning STEM. Very amazing!!
Very dedicated teacher who make sure my child understand every topic. My child who knew nothing about AI can now bost in Designing her own gaming App. Soon she will be expert in computer programming. Thank you Codingal.
Highly recommended for future tech leaders.
Codingal offers a great balance of theory and hands-on project work. My child has learned how to build real applications and games rather than just memorizing syntax. It's an excellent investment for any parent looking to give their child a head start in AI and computer science.
the teacher were awsome and the…
the teacher were awsome and the animations and game were amazing!
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It helps me to concentrate more and it helps me to create more games.
My kiddo is able to build fun games
My kiddo is able to build fun games, thanks to his teacher Miss Satwinder who is relentless, gives one on one guidance and is very knowledgeable and compassionate. The professionalism and dedication to teach a child is commendable.
Mr. Amit
Explains concepts clearly, helped me understand the logic behind code, and encouraged me to make my own game.
Excellent experience
My kid was really happy to make a game by himself and ready to continue the regular course just after that. The session was very interactive and helped my kid learn the basics of computer and how to communicate with the computer.
Great Coding Learning Experience
The coding teacher 'Prachi' is very patient, friendly, and supportive. My child enjoys the coding classes and is learning new concepts in a fun and engaging way. We really appreciate the effort and dedication put into making the classes enjoyable and educational.
My kid really enjoys Codingal's coding classes
The teacher Ms Sheema is very efficient, supportive and has good knowledge of coding concepts. My son enjoys the coding classes and has definitely improved his coding knowledge and interest after joining Codingal. I would definitely recommend Codingal for students looking for coding classes.
Making the complicated things look easy and fun to work with
My son is 12 years old and is truly enjoying the Codingal classes taught by Shubhangi mam. He looks forward to the next class and enjoys doing the homework since it's new learning and fun at the same time. I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Frequently asked questions
Is learning game development good for kids?+
Playing video games was once perceived to be a time-wasting distraction. Today, games have evolved as an educational and social tool that helps kids nurture their creativity, problem-solving, and social skills. Gaming can now be a legitimate career - video game designers bring stories to life, and it involves multiple disciplines and not just technology. Since there is a shortage of skilled game developers, the perks of being one come with a monetary benefit.
Can kids learn game development?+
Kids are exposed to learning by playing games at an early age. Hence, their first exposure to coding can include game development. They first learn by editing existing games they have been playing. Through game development, kids are exposed to the process from start to finish. They get to nurture their ideas to make them interactive for others to play.
At what age should kids learn game development?+
Kids as young as 7 years of age have started learning to code. As mentioned, kids start game development through games they are already familiar with. Game development involves a lot of visual components, so young kids can start with block-based platforms like Scratch, Blockly, MIT App Inventor, etc.
How to get kids started with game development?+
There are multiple ways to start learning game development. First, you can start with editing games they are familiar with. Then as they get comfortable with editing games, introduce them to platforms that help them create their own games. To nurture their passion for game development, you can enroll your kid in an advanced game development course.
What are the 5 stages of game development?+
The five essential stages of game development are discovery, production, testing, release and post-release. Discovery is where the idea for a game comes to life. Production is where you code the various elements of the game - the characters, levels, rules. Testing is where you discover the bugs in your game and debug the errors. Release is the stage where your game is ready to be distributed to the public. Post-release is where you create different versions, bonus levels, in-game events and new downloadable content.
What grade is the game development course for?+
Our Game Development course is suitable for both elementary and middle school students in grades 4 to 8. Codingal supports kids ages 6 to 18 and grades K to 12 by providing engaging and comprehensive coding education that fosters creativity and critical thinking skills.
Which is the best game development course for kids?+
Codingal's game development course is designed to get kids excited about learning coding and game development by making the learning process fun, engaging, and interactive. In this course, you will learn concepts like storytelling, gameplay best practices, problem-solving, AI-based animation and functional programming. Book a free class with an expert game development teacher today.
How does the free game development trial work?+
Pick your child's grade, share a phone number and we schedule a free 30-minute session. Your child builds a game during the class, and you get a personalised learning recommendation afterwards.
Start with a free game development class
30 minutes, live, and your child builds a game before it ends.