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VSCodium to Middle School Coding: A Free, Open-Source Alternative for Teaching Python and More

08/17/2025 By Don

I regularly teach middle school age children coding skills with Python using the ‘turtle’ module. It’s a great way to introduce students to computer programming in a very enjoyable manner. The children love the turtle graphics that they can create…

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