When is the right time for your child to learn programming?

The question of when it is the right time for a child to start learning programming is a question that has recently begun to spark a lot of interest in the public opinion. Considering that programming as a field is relatively new, for many parents the answer to this question is university or secondary education as the most suitable time for their child, taking into account the level of complexity as a field.

However, the rapid growth of technological developments, and the lack of professional programmers globally, has caused many scientists, sociologists and psychologists to evolve this stance and try to create professionals from childhood by comparing the need for programming knowledge with the alphabet of the native language. Creating programmers at an early age is a global initiative that has begun to take on large proportions where over 13 million children have just become part of this initiative.

Since programming in the near future will no longer be just a profession, but will be a basic need for the exercise of any profession, various giant corporations have just started to promote programming from an early age in children. The global corporation Fisherprice, which for many parents is one of the favored manufacturers for children's toys, has started to create new games for children aged 3-8 where they through the creation of various algorithms make their games move as they wish, which means learning programming from that age:

According to experts, the earlier we teach children to create logical algorithms, the easier it will be for them to understand the digital world we live in today. Since programming is directly linked to problem-solving and critical thinking, this method of learning from an early age is considered one of the best exercises for developing logic and imagination.

The Digital School, recently opened in Pristina, works on the same concept. Through a curriculum specifically designed for ages 7-15, the Digital School has begun educating the first generation of programmers in this age group, with more than 90 children becoming part of this global initiative. At the end of the 4 initial levels, children will be able to create computer programs, digital stories, animations, games, or any digital material their imagination can create. The Digital School has now started accepting new children for the February groups, and these are the final weeks to reserve a spot for your children. For registrations and information in this regard, please use the form below: