What Kids Build

Real Apps, Built by Students

Students don't just learn about code — they ship real software. Here's what they build.

Tic Tac Toe

Tic Tac Toe

Basic Tic Tac Toe game. Learn how the code generates the board in html, calculates the players' moves, and determines a winner. Use LearnLab to experiment with x's and o's, emojis, colors, the winning experience and so much more!

Game LogicStateConditionalsUI Updates
Connect 4

Connect 4

Create the classic drop-disc game with animations, gravity mechanics, and win-streak detection.

Game DevAlgorithmsState
Create a Quiz

Create a Quiz

Basic Quiz Game. Learn how the code displays questions in HTML, tracks player answers, updates scores, and shows results. Use LearnLab to tweak questions, add emojis, and customize the look and feel!

ConditionalsScoringStateUI Updates
Memory Match

Memory Match

Can you find the matching pairs? Learn how the code creates card pairs, shuffles them, and tracks your score. Use LearnLab to make your own cards with emojis, animals, or friends' faces and add sparkles when you win!

StateRandomnessUser InputUI Updates
Checkers

Checkers

Code a full checkers game with piece movement, jumping, king promotion, and turn-based play.

Game DevAdvanced LogicRules
Chess

Chess

The ultimate challenge — build a chess game with legal move validation, check detection, and piece capture.

AdvancedAlgorithmsArchitecture
Hangman

Hangman

Create the classic word-guessing game with custom word lists, animated drawings, and difficulty settings.

Game DevStringsUI Design
Simon Says

Simon Says

Build the memory sequence game with lights, sounds, and increasing difficulty — how far can you go?

Game DevArraysTiming
Blank Canvas

Blank Canvas

Start with a completely open project and build anything you imagine. Create your own game, animation, tool, or mini-app from scratch. Learn how developers turn ideas into real interactive programs by designing your own logic, visuals, and user interactions. Use LearnLab to experiment with features, test ideas, and customize your project however you want — the only limit is your imagination.

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