Hands-on coding classes for curious kids aged 6–12 in Markham, Ontario. Small groups, real projects, expert instruction — every Saturday morning.
"Every expert coder was once a beginner who decided to try."
— The Tiny Byte Academy Promise
We are living through the biggest technological shift in human history. AI is rewriting every industry, every career, and every classroom. The question isn't if your child will need these skills — it's whether they'll be the one building it or just using it.
Every single one of those future roles will be shaped by AI and automation. The children who understand how to code, train models, and build intelligent systems won't be displaced — they'll be the architects of that future.
Tools like ChatGPT, image generators, and self-driving cars are all built on code. Kids who learn to code early develop an intuition for how AI thinks — making them confident users and, eventually, creators of these systems rather than intimidated bystanders.
Coding builds computational thinking: the ability to break complex problems into logical steps. This is exactly how AI models are designed. Kids who master this mindset don't just excel at coding — they're better thinkers, better leaders, and better equipped to direct AI tools effectively.
Our curriculum is intentionally designed as a ladder. A child starts with Scratch, builds logic. They move to Python — the same language behind TensorFlow, PyTorch, and every major AI framework. By the time they reach our AI & ML class, they're not learning AI in theory — they're training real models with real data.
Young brains absorb coding and mathematical patterns faster than adults. A child who starts at age 8 and reaches our Python and AI courses by age 12 arrives at high school already ahead of most university graduates. That head start compounds every single year.
We don't teach theory for its own sake. Kids build games, apps, animations, and AI models they can show their friends and family. Every project is something real — and the confidence that comes from shipping real work at age 9 is something no classroom test can replicate.
AI and software engineering are among the highest-paid and fastest-growing fields on earth. More importantly, these skills are cross-disciplinary — a coder who loves biology builds biotech tools; one who loves art builds generative AI for studios. Your child doesn't choose between passion and career — they combine them.
A structured journey that grows with your child — from their first line of code to building AI and robots.
Every program is designed for a specific age range and skill level — no one-size-fits-all here.
The perfect first step into coding. Kids use Scratch's visual, block-based environment to build games, animated stories, and interactive projects — learning logic, loops, and problem-solving along the way.
Enroll NowDesign your own game worlds in Roblox and Minecraft! Kids learn level design, game mechanics, and scripting while building games they actually want to play.
Enroll NowTake the leap from visual blocks to real code. Python is the world's most popular programming language — used by NASA, Netflix, Google, and every AI company you can name.
Enroll NowExplore the technology behind ChatGPT and self-driving cars. Kids train their own AI models and learn how machines learn — then build projects that feel like real magic.
Enroll NowBuild and program real robots from scratch! Students combine hardware and software — making things move, sense, and react — the ultimate intersection of engineering and creativity.
Notify Me When Open"Learning to code doesn't just teach you to write programs — it teaches you how to think."
— Sharareh Keshavarzi, Lead Instructor
We're not just another after-school activity. We're building the next generation of creators, thinkers, and innovators.
A maximum of 8 students per class ensures every child receives focused attention — no one gets left behind, and no one gets bored waiting.
Taught by Sharareh — M.Eng Software Engineering, 8+ years of industry experience shipping real software, and starting a PhD in Computer Science this September — with a mission to prepare every kid for the AI era.
Every lesson is grounded in the latest research in how children learn. Not just what to teach, but how to teach it so it actually sticks.
Students finish each class having made something — a game, an animation, a working program. Tangible results build real confidence.
Our five-program curriculum takes students from Scratch all the way to Robotics and AI — a genuine journey with real career implications.
We believe kids learn best when they're having fun. Expect creativity, friendly challenges, and the pride of saying "I built that."
"The best investment you can make in your child's future starts with a single Saturday morning."
Lead Instructor & Founder
Hi, I'm Sharareh — software engineer, AI builder, and founder of Tiny Byte Academy. With 8+ years of full-stack engineering, a Master's in Software Engineering, and a PhD in Computer Science starting this September, I teach kids the same skills I use to build real AI products today.
We are living in the AI era. The children in classrooms today will graduate into a world where artificial intelligence touches every career and every decision. My mission is to make sure your child isn't just ready for that world — they're the one shaping it.
At Tiny Byte Academy, I don't just teach kids to code. I teach them to think boldly, build confidently, and see themselves as creators.
"In a world run by technology, we want kids to be the builders — not just the users."
— Tiny Byte Academy
Tips, research, and inspiration for parents and young coders alike.
MIT researchers designed Scratch specifically for children's developing brains. Visual blocks remove the frustration of syntax errors, letting kids focus entirely on logic and creativity — building real confidence before a single line of text code is written.
Age isn't the only factor. Does your child ask "how does that work?" more than other kids? Do they love building, sequencing, or solving puzzles? These curiosity indicators are far stronger predictors of coding readiness than any grade level.
Most kids play these games passively. But when a child learns to mod Minecraft or script in Roblox Studio, they're writing real Lua code, designing systems, and debugging logic — skills that translate directly to professional software development.
There's a moment every student experiences — the first time they build something and someone else plays it. That shift from consumer to creator isn't just exciting, it's the foundation of every confident, innovative thinker we've ever known.
Python powers Instagram's backend, Netflix's recommendation engine, and NASA's telescope data analysis. It's also the most beginner-friendly language in existence. When a child learns Python, they're not learning a school subject — they're learning the tool professionals actually use.
It's not about age — it's about mastery. When a child starts finding Scratch's blocks limiting, when they ask why something works rather than just how to make it work, they're ready. We break down the exact signs and what the transition looks like in practice.
AI isn't a future technology — it's already deciding what your child sees on YouTube, what scores they get on auto-graded assignments, and which jobs they'll be competing for. Children who understand how these systems work aren't just future-proofed; they're future-ready.
Our AI students train real image-recognition models, build recommendation systems, and explore the ethics of algorithmic decision-making. They leave not just knowing how to use AI tools, but understanding why those tools behave the way they do — and how to improve them.
You don't need to know how to code to support a child who does. The most powerful thing a parent can offer isn't technical help — it's curiosity, patience, and the right questions. Here's how to be the best coding co-pilot without touching a single line of code.
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