Minecraft Coding Club for Beginners
Children learn real coding ideas by writing code that builds their Minecraft world for them: castles, towers, farms, aquariums, parkour courses and mini-games, with a new project every week. No coding experience needed.
- 8 classes total
- 50–60 min each
- Ages 7–12
- Live video meetings
Format & commitment
Course Overview
Small groups · max 4
Live group course
Meet over live video with a real teacher.
4 learners max
8 live meetings
8 hrs of live teaching in total.
50–60 min each
Assignments
Up to 1 hour per week · included
Practice between classes
Assessment
Included — progress shared with parents
Ages 7–12
How it works
What Happens in Class?
Children learn real coding ideas by writing code that builds their Minecraft world for them: castles, towers, farms, aquariums, parkour courses and mini-games, with a new project every week. No coding experience needed.
- 1
Learn
The teacher introduces each new idea with clear, worked examples.
- 2
Practise
Learners practise straight away with guided problems and get live feedback.
- 3
Ask
Learners ask questions any time — small classes mean every child is heard.
- 4
Build up
Each class builds on the last, so skills compound across the whole course.
Expected outcomes
Learning Goals
What your child will be able to do by the end of Minecraft Coding Club for Beginners.
- 1
Build confidence with the core skills of the subject, one step at a time.
- 2
Practise every new idea live, with feedback from the teacher.
- 3
Finish able to apply what they learned to new problems on their own.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows a Nex2School teacher-created curriculum
Ages
Made for ages 7–12
8 Lessonsover 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:Your first code: commands that place blocks
- Your first code: commands that place blocks
50–60 min online live lesson
Lesson 2:Loops: building a tower or wall in seconds
- Loops: building a tower or wall in seconds
50–60 min online live lesson
Schedule
Available Class Times
104 class times open across 26 days
Exact times appear once you sign in, so there is never any doubt about which slot you are booking.
An account is free and takes a minute; you only pay when you book. Already have one? Log in, or create one.
Before the first class
Getting Ready
For parents
A parent should help younger learners join the video call and have a quiet space ready. Every class is recorded, so a parent can review any session their child attends.
What your child needs
- 1A desktop or laptop computer (not a phone or tablet)
- 2A microphone and webcam for the live class
Safe classrooms
Real Teachers, Small Classes
Teachers checked before they teach
Every Nex2School teacher is vetted and approved before they are given a class.
At most 4 children
A small group, so every child is seen, heard and helped.
Parents can join
A parent is welcome to sit in on any class their child attends.
Your teacher
Teacher
Every Nex2School instructor is vetted before they’re approved to teach. Every class is recorded, so a parent can review any session their child attends. Sign in to see your instructor’s name and real class times.
Families
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