# Playful Programming Games Code Kingdom Teaches Coding for Children Through Play By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-04-22 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-for-children References: [codekingdoms](http://codekingdoms.com/?ref=producthunt) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/code-kingdoms/id980608284) Trying to get a kid excited about computational thinking and the basics of programming is a daunting task, but [coding for children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codelingo) becomes an entertaining part of playtime when it's incorporated into a game. Code Kingdom is one educational game that uses this to its advantage, turning the basics of learning to code into puzzles. In Code Kingdom, the bad guys are [glitches that must be conquered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebug) with creative problem solving. Since there is expected to be a huge demand for computer science jobs for the next generation of kids, a number of [apps and toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codee) like Code Kingdom are emerging to help equip young ones with skills that will be valuable for the future. Code Kingdoms also supplies free lesson plans to teachers so that a curriculum can be tied in with this coding game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Coding Games for Children:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more coding games that use play as a way to teach children computational thinking and programming skills. - **Educational Apps for Kids:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create educational apps that incorporate interactive learning and gamification to make learning fun and engaging for children. - **Computer Science Education for Kids:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design new tools and curricula that make computer science education more accessible and enjoyable for young students. ### Where This Applies - **Edtech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate coding games and educational apps into the EdTech industry to enhance learning outcomes for children. - **Toy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new toys that combine play with educational elements, such as coding and computational thinking. - **Software Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative software solutions that make programming and coding more accessible and engaging for young learners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Children Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-critters-magicoders.md) - [Gamified Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khired-kids.md) - [Preschool Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codie-blocks.md) - [Child-Centric Metaverse Coding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-platforms.md) - [Quick-Learning Coding Lessons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-for-coders.md) - [Hands-On Modern Educational Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-educational-system.md) - [Kid-Focused Digital Literacy Curriculums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-literacy-curriculum.md) - [Playful Coding Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyxel.md) - [Interactive Educational Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagicharm.md)