Professor Smiley's Programming for Kids Links
Last update: April 18, 2010

Of course, I highly recommend my books----they've been used by children as young as 6 to learn to program, and are also used extensively in High Schools---particularly those languages that have free compilers available (such as C++, C# and Java).

In addition, my associate, Jordan H., a young person himself, has identified these very useful links. Thanks Jordan!

• Computer Science Lab

  Computer programming curriculum for high school and home school students.

• Phrogram (New Version Of KPL)

  Real programming, really fun!

• ToonTalk

  Inside of ToonTalk's animated world you will build and run all sorts of computer programs.

• Kids Domain

  This site is for information on computer books and software to help children learn about computers, programming, and creating multimedia programs.

• SimpleCodeWorks

  "The Free Programming Language for Kids!" . . . and adults who are kids at heart!

• Kidware Software

  Programming tutorials for all different languages

• Don Box's Blog on teaching kids to program

  Teaching my kids to program...

• Microsoft`s Kids Corner

  Are you a cool kid who wants to impress your friends and family with your mad skillz?

• Microsoft`s Kids Programming Links

  List of kids programming sites.

• Beginning Windows Software Development

  Learn about different computer languages, learn about Visual Studio Express, and even create a Web browsing program. If you are ready for more of a challenge then this might be right for you!

• Beginning Web Development

  Learn about creating Web sites, different computer languages, learn about Visual Studio Express, and discover Web technologies like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. If you are ready for more of a challenge then this might be right for you!

• Beginning 2D game Development

  2D Game Development Concepts, and much more!

• Scratch

  Imagine, Program, Share: Join Scratch!

• CPlusPlus.com

  A Great Easy To Follow Tutorial On C++.

• inventwithpython

  A Brilliant Free Ebook on The Python Programming language.

• Wii HomeBrew Development

  A Great Site Filled With Tutorials On How To Create HomeBrew Application For The Wii in C++.

• Free Assembly Book

  Do You Really Want To Try Something Really Hard?! Then Try Learning Assembly Language!

• XNA 2D and 3D Tutorials

  Have You Ever Wanted To Make Your Own Games? Then Your In Luck! This Set Of Tutorials Teaches You Nearly All You Need To Know To Make Great Computer Games In XNA and C#!

• QBASIC Language Tutorial

  Do You Want To Learn A Language That Fun, Easy, And Great For Creating You On Computer Games? Try This Tutorial On QBASIC! A Classic!

• XNA 4.0 Tutorial

  Learn XNA 4.0

• SliverLight 4.0 Tutorial

  Learn SliverLight 4.0