Printing with print()
Show a message on the screen.
Printing with print() is a free Coding for Kids lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 1 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, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
Your First Spell! 🪄
Today you cast your first coding spell! It is called print.
It makes words appear on the screen. Watch the magic! ✨
print("Hello!")How print Works 🔍
You type print, then round brackets ( ), and put your words inside quotes " ".
Like this: print("Hi!"). Easy! 😊
print("Hi!")The Magic Quotes " " 💬
The quote marks " " are like a hug around your words. 🤗
They tell Python "these are words to show!" Always hug your words with quotes.
print("Quotes hug my words!")Say Hello! 👋
Let us make the computer say hello to the world!
Type the words you want inside the quotes, and run it! 🌍
print("Hello, world!")Say Your Name 🙋
You can print anything, even your name!
Try changing the words to YOUR name. Make the computer greet you! 😄
print("My name is Coder!")Round Brackets Matter ( ) 🎯
The round brackets ( ) are super important. They hold your words.
No brackets means the spell will not work. Always remember them! 🎯
print("Brackets keep me safe!")One Line, One Message 📜
Each print shows one message on its own line.
It is like writing on the lines of your notebook. Neat and tidy! 📓
print("This is my line!")Print a Smiley 🙂
You can even print a smiley face made of words!
Or use a real emoji. The computer loves showing happy faces! 😁
print("Smile! 🙂")Print a Question ❓
The computer can ask questions too, by printing them!
Let us make it ask how you are. 💭
print("How are you today?")Try Different Words 🎨
The best part of print is you can put any words you like!
Be silly, be sweet, be creative! 🌈
print("Unicorns are awesome! 🦄")You Cast the Spell! 🎉
You just used print all by yourself. You are a real coder now!
Give yourself a big cheer! 🎊
print("I cast my first spell! 🪄")Quick Check ✅
Let us test your magic! 🧙
Wonderful! 🌟
You learned to use print to show words on the screen!
Next, you will print both words AND numbers. Let us go! 🔢
Frequently asked questions
Is the “Printing with print()” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “Printing with print()” is free to read here on the web, and the Coding for Kids course includes 4 lessons in total. 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.
What will I learn in “Printing with print()”?
Show a message on the screen. 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; this is — lesson 1 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “Printing with print()” 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
- Printing with print()
- Printing Words and Numbers
- Many Lines of Output
- Adding Emojis for Fun