Break and Continue
Control your loops effectively
Break and Continue is a free Python For Kids lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 4 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 Python For Kids learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
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Break and Continue
Welcome back to the Control Flow lesson! Today, we'll learn how to control your loops more effectively using the break and continue statements.
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What are Break and Continue?
Break and Continue are statements that help you control the flow of loops in your programs.
- Break: Exits the loop immediately.
- Continue: Skips the current iteration and moves to the next one.
These statements make your loops more flexible and powerful.
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The Break Statement
The break statement stops the loop entirely, even if the loop's condition is still true. It's useful when you want to exit the loop based on a specific condition.
Syntax:
if condition:
break # Exits the loop4
Example of Break Statement
Let's see how the break statement works with a simple example.
Example:
# Iterates through numbers 1 to 5
for num in range(1, 6):
if num == 3:
break # Exits the loop when num is 3
print(num) # Prints the current number
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Output of the Break Statement Example
When you run the above code, Python will print the numbers until it reaches 3, then it will exit the loop:
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The Continue Statement
The continue statement skips the current iteration of the loop and moves to the next one. It's useful when you want to skip certain conditions without stopping the entire loop.
Syntax:
if condition:
continue # Skips to the next iteration7
Example of Continue Statement
Here's how the continue statement works with a simple example.
Example:
# Iterates through numbers 1 to 5
for num in range(1, 6):
if num == 3:
continue # Skips the number 3
print(num) # Prints the current number
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for i in range(1, 5):
if i == 2:
continue
if i == 4:
break
print(i)
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Great Job!
You've learned how to use break and continue statements to control your loops in Python. These tools help you manage how your loops execute, making your programs more efficient and effective.
Keep practicing by incorporating these statements into your own loops to see how they can enhance your programs!
Frequently asked questions
Is the “Break and Continue” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “Break and Continue” is free to read here on the web, and the Python 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 Python For Kids course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “Break and Continue”?
Control your loops effectively You practise Python 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 Python For Kids?
No prior experience is required. Python For Kids on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 4 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “Break and Continue” 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 Python For Kids lesson?
Yes. Every Python 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
- If-Else Statements
- Loops in Python
- Nested Loops
- Break and Continue