# I’m back and now i’m teaching kids how to use makecode!
**URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-m-back-and-now-i-m-teaching-kids-how-to-use-makecode/30046
**Category:** Collaboration
**Created:** [August 9, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-m-back-and-now-i-m-teaching-kids-how-to-use-makecode/30046 "2024-08-09T22:58:43Z")
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### Author:  [@Dreadmask197](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Dreadmask197)
#### Post date: [August 9, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-m-back-and-now-i-m-teaching-kids-how-to-use-makecode/30046/1 "2024-08-09T22:58:43Z")
I’m wondering if you guys have any ideas about coding for some 5th-8th graders that i’m doing to start teaching makecode! any suggestions that are easy lessons that would last for around 2-3 hours maybe?
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### Author:  [@abuislam](https://forum.makecode.com/u/abuislam)
#### Post date: [August 10, 2024, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-m-back-and-now-i-m-teaching-kids-how-to-use-makecode/30046/2 "2024-08-10T21:06:59Z")
Welcome back! For 5th-8th graders, consider starting with a simple project like creating a basic game or interactive story. A project like building a simple platformer or a quiz game can be engaging and educational, and it should fit well within a 2-3 hour lesson. Good luck!
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### Author:  [@Luke](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Luke)
#### Post date: [August 10, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-m-back-and-now-i-m-teaching-kids-how-to-use-makecode/30046/3 "2024-08-10T21:11:51Z")
Coding a FPS, Clicker game, Basic roguelike, simple zelda-like game
Prehaps you could also try projects focusing on functions, or variables, for loops, if statements etc
btw this sounds awesome
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### Author:  [@AlexK](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AlexK)
#### Post date: [August 10, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-m-back-and-now-i-m-teaching-kids-how-to-use-makecode/30046/4 "2024-08-10T21:22:12Z")
See if any of the things I mentioned here are helpful.
> [@Looking for resources for MakeCode Arcade](https://forum.makecode.com/t/looking-for-resources-for-makecode-arcade/13752):
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> I’ve been tasked to teach some HS students, about to enter university, who might be somewhat at risk. I was going to use MakeCode Arcade, and am looking for some resources. The AP CS Principles Course is too CS-specific, I think, and it only uses the Arcade hardware sporadically (because it’s emphasis really is on CS). Now I’m worried that I’ve really picked the wrong platform, and I should go with something like Snap! or Scratch or the like. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
If you’re looking for something else, then just let us know what you need and we can try to point you to other resources.
So glad to hear that you’re teaching, @Dreadmask197 ! We always need good CS instructors to inspire more kids.