Computer Programming Projects & Puzzles for Kids

At beanz magazine, we understand that everyone has a different learning style, which is why our subscription service caters to so many young minds. Our kids computer programming projects and puzzles are perfect for kinesthetic learners who have a passion for creating and problem solving.

A subscription to our computer science projects for kids means unlimited learning opportunities for everyone! Get the whole family involved and get ready to solve! Explore our site to read more about the advantages of our computer programming projects and puzzles for kids. As always, if you have any questions about our educational publication, don’t hesitate to contact the beanz magazine team.

Create Hot Lava with Piskel

Make your own lava block with this fun project!

Unbreakable Random Codes

Do you have a secret you want to pass to your friend? Try using a 'one time pad' code!

Geocache on Mars

Geocaching is a fun activity here on Earth. Now you can geocache on Mars. And the International Space Station.

Create Scratch Backgrounds

Love pixel art? Why not try making some of your own!

How to Solder LEDs

New project alert! This time we are building transistors, a critical piece of any modern electronic device!

Soldering 101

Class is back in session and this time we will be learning the basics of soldering!

What’s that Bird?

Are you an avid bird watcher and/or interested in nature conservation? Then the ebird app may be perfect for you!

Make Pixel Art

Make your own pixel art masterpiece with this tutorial!

The Emoji Generator

Learn how to use conditional statements to generate different emojis!

Limor Fried

Learn how Limor Fried turned her tinkering hobby into a multi-million dollar company!

February 2021 Learn More Links

Links from the bottom of all the February 2021 articles, collected in one place for you to print, share, or bookmark.

Piezo Microphones

Learn how to make a contact microphone for picking up the vibrations in your sonic experiments!

Create a Pinwheel

A fun SketchUp walk-through for pinwheel enthusiasts!

STEAM Gift Guide for 2020

25+ ideas for STEAM-theme gifts for kids of all ages!

Roll a Story

Get ready to roll the dice with this fun programming exercise!

Build a Paper House

Grab you scissors and glue, its time for a fun SketchUp Craft!

Sprouts and Graph Theory

How can we apply the Konigsberg Bridge problem to real life and even make a game out of it? With Spouts of course!

3D Printing PPEs for Essential Employees

With shortages in PPE, the maker movement arrived to save the day!

Get Yourself into a Jam

Thinking about participating in a Game Jam? Here's some helpful tips and tricks!

What are the Odds?

Time to grab your favourite good luck charm and get ready for some high-stakes coding!

Makey Makey some Cool Projects

Find out how to blend the physical and digital worlds with a Makey Makey Circuit board!

Binary Riddles

Binary might be the language of the computer, but we humans can use it to decode secret messages.

Sailors, Coconuts, and a Monkey

Can you figure out how to divide up coconuts between a group of sailors and a monkey? This puzzle mixes math and coding. Plus you can go online to try the code yourself.

Bird House

A step-by-step tutorial to build your very own virtual bird house in SketchUp!

Algorithmic Music

Some digital tools to help you create your own unique, ever-changing symphony with nothing but some code and a computer!

Coding Critters

Ever wanted a cute, friendly pet? Now you can program your own!

Happy Numbers

Some numbers simply have a positive attitude. They're fun to play with.

Botley the Coding Robot

Teach kids basic coding skills by letting them program Botley to zoom around the room, draw shapes, and even avoid obstacles!

Getting Started with Roblox Studio

Learn how to start making 3D games on this cool platform with over ninety million users.