How do you teach 8–12 year olds to build AI agents? Mentor seeks advice on 10-week curriculum
Flatberry7679 · reddit · 2026-10-27
A coding & AI mentor is planning a 10-week beginner program for kids aged 8–12 and asks whether to start with basic Python and rule-based agents or introduce APIs so kids experience real AI. He seeks advice from people experienced in teaching kids, including how to structure the weeks and what's realistic for them to build by the end.
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