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Digital Making at Home for Kids

Help your kids learn coding at home with Raspberry Pi's free Digital Making resources and fun projects.

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Beginner
  • Varies by project
  • 4 steps
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Before you start, you'll need

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Internet connection
  • Free Digital Making at Home resources

Explore Digital Making at Home

About 10 minutes

Learn about free coding resources.

  1. Raspberry Pi Foundation offers free code-along videos.
  2. 20+ weeks of content available.
  3. Designed for learning coding at home.
  4. Promotes technology and creativity skills.
  5. Perfect for back-to-school and remote learning.

You should see

You understand the Digital Making program.

Elementary: Digital stress ball

About 30 minutes

First Scratch project for young kids.

  1. Suitable for kids as young as 5-6 years old.
  2. Learn Scratch coding program basics.
  3. Create funny digital faces.
  4. Transform colors and shapes.
  5. Add sound effects and backgrounds.
  6. Click to release stress (fun for all ages).

You should see

Digital stress ball project completed.

Create video game graphics and games

About 60 minutes

Build games with Python and Scratch.

  1. Learn video game graphic creation.
  2. Build Space Invaders-style game.
  3. Create retro Snake game with Python.
  4. Customize characters and world building.
  5. Develop valuable digital skills.

You should see

You've created a video game project.

Build retro gaming console

About 10 minutes

Learn about NES-style gaming.

  1. Explore retro gaming kits.
  2. Get real-feel gaming components.
  3. Code and play retro-style games.
  4. Vilros offers complete retro gaming kits.

You should see

You know about retro gaming options.

What to do next

Stuck? Contact Vilros Support with your board model and what you see on screen.