{"id":12139,"date":"2022-05-17T06:14:35","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T06:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/?p=12139"},"modified":"2022-10-22T07:45:12","modified_gmt":"2022-10-22T07:45:12","slug":"html-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/html-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"HTML For Kids: A Parent&#8217;s Guide to Getting Started"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8290 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cover-web-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cover-web-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cover-web.jpg 402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1>HTML For Kids: A Parent&#8217;s Guide to Getting Started<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to get your kid interested in computer science? Learning HTML is a great way to start. HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is a programming language used to create web pages. By learning the foundations of HTML code structures, kids can build a real live web page and open the door to many creative career opportunities in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the fundamentals of languages like HTML and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) makes it easier to advance into coding things like video games and mobile apps. By signing your child up for a class or camp that focuses on HTML, you help them learn the building blocks of the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Your Child Should Learn HTML<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1160694068-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1160694068-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1160694068-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1160694068-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1160694068-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1160694068-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1160694068.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for elementary and middle school-aged children, HTML is a relatively simple programming language to understand if you want to learn <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/camps\/webrox\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to build websites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Children get practice using tags when coding in HTML, which tells the browser how to display text, content, and graphics. Learning how to properly use tags is an important step to code in other languages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coding is a creative outlet for many students. Empowering kids to learn how to code can help them:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop strong problem-solving skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build resilience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage creativity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore imaginative free play<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excel in STEM studies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a foundational knowledge of HTML takes many coders beyond basic web development in their professional careers. Other real-world career opportunities that leverage HTML include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Java developer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web designer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer programmer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software engineer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software developer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile app developer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is HTML Easier To Learn Than Other Languages?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the approach to learning HTML is different from coding languages like Scratch and Python, it doesn\u2019t have to be hard. In fact, if you break it down, it can be quite easy. If a student can set simple expectations, keep their syntax organized, and remember to save their work as they go, they\u2019ll be successful. They\u2019ll be surprised how easily they learn the basics of HTML.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your child is learning HTML, most instructors follow these simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show them how to use a simple text editor, like Notepad to write your code<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain how saving a file as .html is how the website populates the visuals on a web page<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help them organize their thoughts on what elements they want to display using code<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduce syntax and simple elements, such as &lt;html&gt;, &lt;header&gt;, &lt;title&gt;, &lt;body&gt;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain the importance of an opening tag \u201c&lt;\u201d and ending tag \u201c&gt;\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrate how you view a file on a real web page<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And troubleshoot to make changes to the content or design<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your child opens their .html file in a browser, such as Chrome, they\u2019re bound to be amazed with their markup. They\u2019ll be able to view the website they coded with the click of a mouse. From there, they will learn to make changes to their code so the final design looks exactly like the plan they envisioned.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTML: A Building Block To Coding Knowledge<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iStock-1140166411-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iStock-1140166411-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iStock-1140166411-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iStock-1140166411-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iStock-1140166411-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iStock-1140166411-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iStock-1140166411.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology may be ever-changing, but the HTML language has been widely used for decades and is still popular for web development. Given its longevity and global use, it\u2019s hard to argue against learning HTML as a foundational coding language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTML is commonly used for a variety of purposes, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating anchor tags and links used to navigate the internet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building headings, paragraphs, and formatting other contents of a web page<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inserting images and elements onto a website<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Database storage (HTML5)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">API integration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Game development and animations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robotics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With fluency in HTML, kids can expand their knowledge and find success in life and in their careers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is The Best Way For Kids To Learn HTML?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different kids learn how to code in different ways. Starting with small programming challenges makes it easy for kids to visualize how written code translates to a visual website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some kids love interactive classrooms or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/camps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coding camps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Families looking to help their kids learn a new skill should look into theCoderSchool\u2019s camps. Courses are available in dozens of locations all over the continental United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all students prefer to learn in person, and that\u2019s okay, too! HTML tutorials offer step-by-step instruction via theCoderSchool AppStream to introduce beginners to the basics of HTML. As students grow in confidence and experience, they may wish to attend in-person camps or classes and get skills in advanced HTML or HTML5.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTML Courses for Kids Near You<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1165403721-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1165403721-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1165403721-1030x728.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1165403721-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1165403721-260x185.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1165403721-705x498.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1165403721-450x318.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1165403721.jpg 1218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning fundamental coding skills from a young age can open up opportunities. Even elementary school coders can learn about syntax and simple elements and HTML tags, and transfer those skills to suit other creative interests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TheCoderSchool provides HTML coding camps and classes across the United States. We offer a variety of flexible courses for students, including virtual learning, in-person classes, or private one-on-one lessons. Educators who teach HTML are dedicated to providing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/codertree\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">child-focused learning philosophy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help the next-gen to take their curiosities with technology to the next level. Also, if you&#8217;re interested in other languages such as java, check out this ultimate parent&#8217;s guide to java for kids\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/blog\/parents-guide-to-java-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecoderschool.com\/locations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a class near you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and get in touch with the educators at theCoderSchool today if you have any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HTML For Kids: A Parent&#8217;s Guide to Getting Started Want to get your kid interested in computer science? Learning HTML is a great way to start. HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is a programming language used to create web pages. 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