Drawing Lines and Turns
Use forward and turn to draw.
Drawing Lines and Turns is a free Coding for Kids lesson on CoddyKit. This is lesson 2 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the Coding for Kids learning path, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app. The Coding for Kids course includes 4 lessons in total.
Walk and Turn
Welcome back, artist! 🐢🎨 Today our turtle learns to walk and turn.
With these two moves, we can draw almost anything!
Forward Walks Ahead
The command t.forward(100) makes the turtle walk forward 100 steps. 🚶
Bigger number = longer line!
Drawing a Line
Let us draw one long line. Watch the turtle go! ➖
import turtle
t = turtle.Turtle()
t.forward(150)
turtle.done()Turning Right
To change direction, we turn! t.right(90) turns the turtle to the right by 90 degrees. ↩️
90 degrees is a perfect corner, like the corner of a book. 📕
A Line and a Turn
Let us walk, turn, then walk again. We make a corner! 📐
import turtle
t = turtle.Turtle()
t.forward(100)
t.right(90)
t.forward(100)
turtle.done()We Made an L!
Look! 🎉 The turtle drew a shape like the letter L.
Walk, turn, walk. Easy peasy! 🍋
Turning Left Too
There is also t.left(90) to turn the other way. ↪️
Right and left let the turtle go anywhere!
Degrees Tell How Far to Turn
The number is degrees. 🧭
90= a sharp corner180= turn all the way around45= a small turn
Zigzag Fun
Mix lefts and rights to make a zigzag! ⚡
import turtle
t = turtle.Turtle()
t.forward(60)
t.left(60)
t.forward(60)
t.right(60)
t.forward(60)
turtle.done()You Control the Turtle
Forward, right, left. That is all you need to lead your turtle on an adventure! 🗺️🐢
Lines and Turns Mastered
You learned forward() to walk and right() / left() to turn. 🎉
Next we draw full shapes!
Quick Check
Show your skills! 🌟
Turning Pro!
Fantastic! ✋ You can walk and turn your turtle.
Next lesson: drawing squares and triangles with loops! 🔺⬜
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the “Drawing Lines and Turns” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “Drawing Lines and Turns” is free to read here on the web. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the Coding for Kids course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO. The Coding for Kids course includes 4 lessons in total.
What will I learn in “Drawing Lines and Turns”?
Use forward and turn to draw. You practise Coding for Kids with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start Coding for Kids?
No prior experience is required. Coding for Kids on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace. This is lesson 2 of 4.
How long does the “Drawing Lines and Turns” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this Coding for Kids lesson?
Yes. Every Coding for Kids lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- Meet the Turtle
- Drawing Lines and Turns
- Drawing Shapes
- Adding Colors