Meet Jeremiah: A 3rd Grader Discovering the World of Coding!

Jeremiah, an 8-year-old student from Charles Rice Elementary, is in his first year with Bold Idea’s Coding Club—and he’s loving every minute of it! Jeremiah’s favorite color is rainbow, and just like his colorful personality, he brings a bright enthusiasm to his coding projects.

When asked if computer coding is fun, Jeremiah gives a resounding "Yes!" He enjoys learning new ways to code and especially loves working with his friends on projects. “We learn different methods to make the Scratch cat,” Jeremiah says, referring to the popular programming tool, Scratch, where young coders can create their own interactive stories and games.

Jeremiah joined the Coding Club to expand his knowledge and learn how to bring his own ideas to life. He’s fascinated by the endless possibilities coding offers, like creating characters, art, and entire virtual worlds. “I want to make more characters, more art, more people, and more everything,” he shares with excitement.

Working with his mentor, Mayuri, is one of the highlights of Coding Club for Jeremiah. He appreciates her careful attention and guidance. “When I finish something, she checks it to make sure I didn’t miss something. She’s nice and helps everybody who needs help,” he says.

When it comes to encouraging other students to try coding, Jeremiah’s advice is simple: “When you learn more coding, it’s a good thing for everybody, and the mentors help us with anything we get stuck on.”

Although Jeremiah dreams of becoming a football coach when he grows up, he believes that the problem-solving skills and creativity he’s learning through coding will help him in whatever path he chooses. “When I learn something on Scratch, it could help me be a football coach or player,” he says confidently.

Jeremiah is just one of many young students discovering the joy and creativity of coding, thanks to programs like Bold Idea’s Coding Club. We’re excited to see all that he’ll continue to create!