Are you looking for the best AI coding classes to help your child excel in artificial intelligence? Our expert instructors offer engaging, hands-on lessons that introduce kids to coding, AI, and robotics in a fun and interactive way. The AI Coding for Kids curriculum is designed for young learners eager to explore AI concepts, including visual programming, machine learning basics, and creative projects. No matter where you are—New York, the United States, or worldwide—your child can join our online classes and start building real AI skills. Discover our curriculum below and see how we make AI coding accessible and exciting for kids everywhere.

AI & Coding Curriculum for Kids

✅ Month 1: Foundations of Coding and AI with PictoBlox
Module 1: Getting Started with PictoBlox
Session 1: Introduction to PictoBlox (Understanding the interface, blocks, and basic programming concepts)
Session 2: Beetle and Taco (Sprite movement and animation using motion blocks)
Session 3: Tracing Tobi Animation (Creating path-following animations)
Session 4: Creative Animation Task (Students create their animated scenes)
Session 5: Introduction to AI (Basic understanding of AI concepts with PictoBlox AI blocks)
Session 6: Mini Project: Animate a Cartoon Story using sprites and dialogues
Module 2: Game Development - Space Battle Game
Session 1: Space Battle Game Part 1 (Designing spaceships, creating backgrounds, and programming player controls)
Session 2: Space Battle Game Part 2 (Adding enemy movement and shooting mechanics)
Session 3: Space Battle Game Part 3 (Implementing scoring and game-over conditions)
Session 4: Debugging and Enhancements (Enhance the game with sound effects and visual effects)
Session 5: Introduction to AI for Games (Using AI to control enemy behavior)
Session 6: AI Space Battle Game (Enhance the Space Battle game using AI gestures for control)
Module 3: AI with Gesture and Emotion Detection
Session 1: Finger Tracing with AI (Use webcam to detect finger gestures and control sprites)
Session 2: Emotion Detection with Quarky (AI emotion detection using facial recognition)
Session 3: Beating Heart Animation (Simulate a heart animation that reacts to emotions)
Session 4: Emotion-Responsive Animation Project (Create an AI-based animation that changes with emotions)
Session 5: Collaborative Activity (Work in pairs to create fun emotion-based animations)
Session 6: Reflection and Discussion (Students present and discuss projects)
✅ Month 2: Advanced AI Projects and Real-World Applications
Module 4: Smart Systems and Object Detection
Session 1: Smart Lamp (Create a lamp that switches on/off using AI voice commands)
Session 2: Lamp with Brightness Control (Adjust brightness based on ambient light using sensors)
Session 3: Road Sign Detector (AI detection of road signs using image recognition)
Session 4: AI Decision Making (Simulate car reactions to detected road signs)
Session 5: Coding and Testing (Hands-on practice and debugging)
Session 6: Mini Project: Create a Voice-Controlled Smart Home Simulation
Module 5: AI with QR Codes and Speech Recognition
Session 1: QR Code Reader (Read and interpret QR codes using AI in PictoBlox)
Session 2: QR Code-Based Cart (Simulate a smart shopping cart using QR code recognition)
Session 3: QR Code Book Scanner (Create a virtual library that scans books using QR codes)
Session 4: Speech-to-Text Bot (AI-powered bot that converts speech to text)
Session 5: Text-to-Speech Application (Enhance the bot with voice output)
Session 6: AI Project Integration (Combine QR code and speech AI into a smart assistant)
Module 6: Real-World AI Applications
Session 1: Control Your Robot Wirelessly (Understand wireless control with Bluetooth and sensors)
Session 2: Sign Detection in Self-Driving Cars (Program AI to detect signs and control movement)
Session 3: Self-Driving Car Simulation (Create a virtual car that navigates using AI)
Session 4: AI Ethics Discussion (Discuss responsible AI usage and ethical considerations)
Session 5: Coding Challenge (Students create an AI-based self-driving car with obstacles)
Session 6: Peer Review (Students present and test each other’s projects)
✅ Month 3: Creative AI Projects and Showcase
Module 7: AI Games and Interactive Projects
Session 1: ML Mask Detector (AI model to detect face masks using machine learning)
Session 2: Hand Gesture Recognition (Detect hand gestures using AI)
Session 3: Gesture-Controlled Animation (Create animations controlled by hand gestures)
Session 4: AI Tic Tac Toe (Develop a simple AI that plays Tic Tac Toe)
Session 5: AI Character Story (Create a virtual AI character that interacts using voice or text)
Session 6: Project Work (Refining projects using AI)
Module 8: Capstone Project and Showcase
Session 1: Project Planning (Students plan their final AI project)
Session 2: Coding and Debugging (Implement project ideas using PictoBlox)
Session 3: Test and Troubleshoot (Identify and fix issues)
Session 4: Final Touches (Enhance with sound, animation, and additional AI features)
Session 5: Project Showcase (Students present their projects)
Session 6: Reflection and Evaluation (Provide feedback and celebrate achievements)
Skills Kids Will Develop
Logical thinking & problem-solving
Visual programming with drag-and-drop blocks
AI literacy (emotion detection, voice recognition, object detection)
Creativity through storytelling & game design
Confidence in presenting projects
Evaluation
Module Quizzes: Test understanding of coding, AI, and concepts.
Mini-Projects: Assess problem-solving and coding skills.
Final Project: Evaluate creativity, innovation, and AI integration.
This curriculum ensures an engaging and interactive learning journey by combining coding, AI, and hands-on robotics using PictoBlox, Machine learning UK, Tynker, and Scratch.