Build Real Things: Programming & Robotics for Kids (8-12 years,
From 107 $ /h
Most kids think coding is for "smart kids" or "future programmers."
It's not. Coding is how real people solve real problems.
In this class, we skip the theory. Your child creates real things.
What they'll do:
✓ Build real projects in Scratch: a working game, an interactive animation, a story they coded
✓ Program virtual robots: solve real-world challenges (navigate a maze, automate a task, build a system)
✓ Create in Minecraft Education: design worlds, automate constructions, solve logic problems
✓ Experiment with different languages: not just learn "the right way," but understand that there are many ways to think about a problem
✓ Collaborate and share: work with other kids, get feedback, improve their work
✓ Develop logical thinking: not just for coding, but for anything: solving math problems, science challenges, real-world situations
Why this is different:
We don't teach syntax. We teach how programmers think.
Most children's coding courses say "here's the code, copy it." We teach "what problem are we trying to solve? How could we break it into steps? What options do we have?"
When your child learns to think like a programmer, they can learn any language afterward.
What they take home:
A portfolio of 3–4 completed, working projects. The ability to say "I built this." And the deep understanding that code is a tool to make real things happen.
Format: Online or Barcelona | 60–90 min sessions | Flexible pace, no prior experience needed
For curious 8-12 year olds who want to build.
It's not. Coding is how real people solve real problems.
In this class, we skip the theory. Your child creates real things.
What they'll do:
✓ Build real projects in Scratch: a working game, an interactive animation, a story they coded
✓ Program virtual robots: solve real-world challenges (navigate a maze, automate a task, build a system)
✓ Create in Minecraft Education: design worlds, automate constructions, solve logic problems
✓ Experiment with different languages: not just learn "the right way," but understand that there are many ways to think about a problem
✓ Collaborate and share: work with other kids, get feedback, improve their work
✓ Develop logical thinking: not just for coding, but for anything: solving math problems, science challenges, real-world situations
Why this is different:
We don't teach syntax. We teach how programmers think.
Most children's coding courses say "here's the code, copy it." We teach "what problem are we trying to solve? How could we break it into steps? What options do we have?"
When your child learns to think like a programmer, they can learn any language afterward.
What they take home:
A portfolio of 3–4 completed, working projects. The ability to say "I built this." And the deep understanding that code is a tool to make real things happen.
Format: Online or Barcelona | 60–90 min sessions | Flexible pace, no prior experience needed
For curious 8-12 year olds who want to build.
Extra information
No previous coding experience needed just curiosity and willingness to create
Internet access and ability to use Scratch, Minecraft Education, or virtual robots
Bring a notebook to document ideas and projects
You're expected to experiment, ask questions, and try new things
Mistakes and errors are part of learning (real programmers debug constantly)
Internet access and ability to use Scratch, Minecraft Education, or virtual robots
Bring a notebook to document ideas and projects
You're expected to experiment, ask questions, and try new things
Mistakes and errors are part of learning (real programmers debug constantly)
Location
Online from Portugal
About Me
The world changed faster than schools did.
I'm Gaëlle. I design and teach transformative learning experiences for children since 2016. With 1,000+ students across France, Spain, Portugal, and the United States, I've learned one thing: children learn best when they own their learning.
Not passively. Not from worksheets. But through real projects, real tools, and real questions.
I'm trained in civil engineering, certified as a family coach, and an educator trainer specializing in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, VR/AR) — not because they're trendy, but because they help kids think differently about real problems.
Every child I work with leaves with:
Real projects they've created
Renewed confidence in their ability to learn
Modern tools they can use immediately
I work with children ages 5–17 who are curious, honest, and ready to think differently.
🇬🇧 English (fluent, professional) | 🇪🇸 Spanish (fluent, professional) | 🇫🇷 French (native)
I'm Gaëlle. I design and teach transformative learning experiences for children since 2016. With 1,000+ students across France, Spain, Portugal, and the United States, I've learned one thing: children learn best when they own their learning.
Not passively. Not from worksheets. But through real projects, real tools, and real questions.
I'm trained in civil engineering, certified as a family coach, and an educator trainer specializing in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, VR/AR) — not because they're trendy, but because they help kids think differently about real problems.
Every child I work with leaves with:
Real projects they've created
Renewed confidence in their ability to learn
Modern tools they can use immediately
I work with children ages 5–17 who are curious, honest, and ready to think differently.
🇬🇧 English (fluent, professional) | 🇪🇸 Spanish (fluent, professional) | 🇫🇷 French (native)
Education
Civil Engineering Degree
INSA Rennes (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées), France (2013)
Specialization: Data analysis, object-oriented programming
Family Coach Training
Human University, Barcelona, Spain (2016)
Specialization: Supporting mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing of children and families within learning communities
Certifications
Object-Oriented Programming & Data Analysis (2023)
Director of Educational Programs & Leisure Activities
Blockchain, IoT, VR/AR and AI Specialization — Lagherta Project
Professional Development:
15+ educator trainings on integrating creative pedagogies, emerging technologies, and sustainable wellbeing practices
Deep study in relational pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and digital literacy
INSA Rennes (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées), France (2013)
Specialization: Data analysis, object-oriented programming
Family Coach Training
Human University, Barcelona, Spain (2016)
Specialization: Supporting mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing of children and families within learning communities
Certifications
Object-Oriented Programming & Data Analysis (2023)
Director of Educational Programs & Leisure Activities
Blockchain, IoT, VR/AR and AI Specialization — Lagherta Project
Professional Development:
15+ educator trainings on integrating creative pedagogies, emerging technologies, and sustainable wellbeing practices
Deep study in relational pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and digital literacy
Experience / Qualifications
FOUNDER & LEARNING DESIGNER — 2016 to Present
Global Impact:
Designed and delivered 50+ educational programs integrating AI, blockchain, VR, and creative technologies
Taught 1,000+ children (Grades 3–9) across France, Spain, Portugal, and the United States
Scaled impact from local workshops to international summer camps with 7+ countries represented
Developed project-based curricula emphasizing innovation, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and future-ready skills
Created personalized mentoring and small-group teaching (ages 5–15) using differentiated instruction and relational pedagogy
Trained 15+ educators on integrating creative pedagogies, emerging technologies, and mindful teaching practices
Served as a family coach, supporting mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing of children and families
Partnered with schools and educational companies to design interdisciplinary programs promoting social impact and sustainability
EDUCATION & INNOVATION CONSULTANT (EUROPE) — 2020 to Present
Strategic mentoring for educational organizations and entrepreneurs in design thinking and future-oriented problem-solving
Co-designed training programs for educators and entrepreneurs blending technology, sustainability, and creativity
Collaborated with educational institutions to develop international leadership and cross-cultural collaboration
PROGRAM DIRECTOR — INTERNATIONAL CAMPS & EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS (FRANCE, SPAIN, U.S.) — 2019 to Present
Co-designed and facilitated international leadership programs bringing together youth from 7+ countries
Developed skills in creativity, collaboration, and sustainability
Managed multidisciplinary teams and cultivated partnerships with educational institutions and companies
Coordinated international summer camps and educational school trips with 20+ international participants
CORE COMPETENCIES & SPECIALTIES
✓ Future-focused curriculum design
✓ Advanced technologies: AI, Blockchain, VR/AR, IoT
✓ Personalized & differentiated instruction
✓ Social-emotional learning & family coaching
✓ Multicultural & multilingual education
✓ Educator training & professional development
✓ International leadership & cross-disciplinary collaboration
✓ Relational, curiosity-led pedagogy
MY TEACHING APPROACH
What I Believe:
When children own their learning, everything changes.
Children learn best when they have agency and control
Real projects beat worksheets
Questions matter more than answers
Every child's brain is wired differently
Tools matter less than the thinking they enable
Wellbeing + learning are inseparable
Trust always precedes academic success
How I Teach:
I design personalized, differentiated instruction that meets each child where they are.
I use what's called relational pedagogy, first building a trusting relationship, then scaffolding learning around their actual interests and needs.
I integrate emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, VR/AR) not because they're trendy, but because they help children think differently about real-world problems.
Every class includes social-emotional learning. Children develop not just skills, but confidence, resilience, and the belief that they can solve problems.
Global Impact:
Designed and delivered 50+ educational programs integrating AI, blockchain, VR, and creative technologies
Taught 1,000+ children (Grades 3–9) across France, Spain, Portugal, and the United States
Scaled impact from local workshops to international summer camps with 7+ countries represented
Developed project-based curricula emphasizing innovation, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and future-ready skills
Created personalized mentoring and small-group teaching (ages 5–15) using differentiated instruction and relational pedagogy
Trained 15+ educators on integrating creative pedagogies, emerging technologies, and mindful teaching practices
Served as a family coach, supporting mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing of children and families
Partnered with schools and educational companies to design interdisciplinary programs promoting social impact and sustainability
EDUCATION & INNOVATION CONSULTANT (EUROPE) — 2020 to Present
Strategic mentoring for educational organizations and entrepreneurs in design thinking and future-oriented problem-solving
Co-designed training programs for educators and entrepreneurs blending technology, sustainability, and creativity
Collaborated with educational institutions to develop international leadership and cross-cultural collaboration
PROGRAM DIRECTOR — INTERNATIONAL CAMPS & EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS (FRANCE, SPAIN, U.S.) — 2019 to Present
Co-designed and facilitated international leadership programs bringing together youth from 7+ countries
Developed skills in creativity, collaboration, and sustainability
Managed multidisciplinary teams and cultivated partnerships with educational institutions and companies
Coordinated international summer camps and educational school trips with 20+ international participants
CORE COMPETENCIES & SPECIALTIES
✓ Future-focused curriculum design
✓ Advanced technologies: AI, Blockchain, VR/AR, IoT
✓ Personalized & differentiated instruction
✓ Social-emotional learning & family coaching
✓ Multicultural & multilingual education
✓ Educator training & professional development
✓ International leadership & cross-disciplinary collaboration
✓ Relational, curiosity-led pedagogy
MY TEACHING APPROACH
What I Believe:
When children own their learning, everything changes.
Children learn best when they have agency and control
Real projects beat worksheets
Questions matter more than answers
Every child's brain is wired differently
Tools matter less than the thinking they enable
Wellbeing + learning are inseparable
Trust always precedes academic success
How I Teach:
I design personalized, differentiated instruction that meets each child where they are.
I use what's called relational pedagogy, first building a trusting relationship, then scaffolding learning around their actual interests and needs.
I integrate emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, VR/AR) not because they're trendy, but because they help children think differently about real-world problems.
Every class includes social-emotional learning. Children develop not just skills, but confidence, resilience, and the belief that they can solve problems.
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in
French
Spanish
English
Reviews
Availability of a typical week
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Chicago
Online via webcam
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04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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✓ How ChatGPT really works: not just "ask a question and get an answer," but why it responds that way, where it fails, when to trust it
✓ What LLMs are (Large Language Models): in language they understand, not tech jargon
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✓ Real-world applications: How AI transforms medicine, education, art, gaming, everyday life
Why this is different:
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And, more importantly: that they can control how they use it.
What they take home:
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Format: Online | 60–90 min sessions | Flexible, adapted to their age and pace
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The question isn't "should they?" it's "how do we do it intelligently?"
In this course, your child will discover:
✓ What AI actually is: not magic, not mystery. How machines think, what they can do, what they can't
✓ How ChatGPT really works: not just "ask a question and get an answer," but why it responds that way, where it fails, when to trust it
✓ What LLMs are (Large Language Models): in language they understand, not tech jargon
✓ Create with AI: custom avatars, interactive stories, real projects using real tools
✓ Think critically about AI: Bias, privacy, creativity. What does AI do better than humans? What can't it do?
✓ Real-world applications: How AI transforms medicine, education, art, gaming, everyday life
Why this is different:
Most AI courses for kids teach "here's the tool, use it." I teach how to think about AI.
Your child will learn to see AI not as black magic or a solution to everything, but as a powerful tool with real limits.
And, more importantly: that they can control how they use it.
What they take home:
Real projects they created (custom avatar, interactive app, analysis of a real AI case study). A genuine understanding of how it works. And the ability to use AI responsibly and creatively.
Format: Online | 60–90 min sessions | Flexible, adapted to their age and pace
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Why this is different:
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What they take home:
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Format: Online or Barcelona | 60-min sessions | Small group or one-on-one
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While adults debate finances at home, kids are already using money, without actually understanding how.
In this course, we learn by playing. And by thinking.
We'll explore together:
✓ Simulate a real shop: handle actual money, practice spending and saving, discover what it feels like
✓ Create a personal budget: not boring spreadsheets, but visuals, games, and real challenges
✓ Ask the real questions: Need vs. want. Why save? How do people earn? What's debt?
✓ Discover how systems work: Banks, loans, digital money, and financial security
✓ Think like an entrepreneur: What services can I offer? How do I create value? How do I turn an idea into money?
Why this is different:
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What they take home:
A personal budgeting system they actually understand. Answers to questions they've been asking. And the mindset: money is a means, not an end.
Format: Online or Barcelona | 60-min sessions | Small group or one-on-one
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