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Website Development Classes

Build real websites from scratch using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

1-on-1 Live 1 hour Ages 8-18+ Via Zoom
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About This Class

Students learn to build websites from the ground up. Starting with HTML and CSS, they'll progress to JavaScript and interactive features. They'll create personal portfolio sites, fan pages, or project showcases, gaining skills that are immediately applicable and highly valuable.

Tech Tails' website development classes for kids ages 8 and up teach students to build real, working websites from the ground up, not drag-and-drop templates. In live, 1-on-1 sessions over Zoom, a dedicated instructor guides students from their first HTML page through CSS styling and, eventually, interactive features built with JavaScript. Students write and edit real code in VS Code, the same editor many professional developers use, and publish finished sites live on the internet using GitHub Pages.

Projects are personalized around what each student wants to build, whether that's a portfolio site, a fan page for a favorite game or show, or a project showcase for school. Older or more design-focused students can also use Figma to plan a site's layout before building it, learning how professionals move from design to working code.

A student's website development project in a Tech Tails class

What You'll Learn

HTML & CSS

JavaScript

Responsive design

Web hosting

Portfolio building

What they can build

Examples. Every student's path is built around their own interests.

A personal portfolio site

Build a simple website showcasing the student's interests, projects, or artwork using HTML and CSS, then publish it live with GitHub Pages so friends and family can visit it.

A fan page for a favorite game or show

Design and code a themed page with images, layout sections, and custom styling in HTML and CSS, practicing real page structure around a topic they love.

An interactive quiz or game page

Add JavaScript to a webpage to create a simple quiz, calculator, or clicking game, learning how code responds to what a visitor does on the page.

A responsive multi-page site

Build a small site with multiple linked pages that looks good on both a phone and a computer, using CSS to adjust layout for different screen sizes.

A styled landing page from a Figma design

Plan a page's layout and colors in Figma first, then build it in HTML and CSS, learning how developers translate a design into working code.

A coding playground project in Replit

Experiment quickly with small HTML, CSS, and JavaScript snippets in Replit, testing ideas and seeing changes instantly before adding them to a bigger project.

How Your Student Progresses

  1. 1

    Getting started

    New students learn HTML structure and CSS styling, building simple single-page projects like a personal introduction page or a themed fan page. Early sessions focus on understanding how elements, tags, and styles fit together, using VS Code or Replit to write and preview code changes right away.

  2. 2

    Building skills

    Students add JavaScript to make pages interactive, building things like simple quizzes, buttons, or small games, and start organizing projects across multiple linked pages. They also learn responsive design basics in CSS, so their sites work well on both phones and computers.

  3. 3

    Going further

    Advanced students plan layouts in Figma before building them, learning how developers move from design to code, and take on more complex JavaScript features. At this stage, students typically publish a finished, multi-page site with GitHub Pages, building a real, shareable portfolio piece.

Is this class a good fit?

Website Development classes are great for kids who:

  • want to build something they can show off on the actual internet
  • enjoy both visual design and logical problem-solving
  • like seeing immediate, visible results from the code they write
  • are interested in a future in web or software development
  • want a portfolio project for school or personal use

How Classes Work

Private 1-on-1

Every session is a private lesson between your student and their dedicated instructor. No group classes.

Live on Zoom

Classes happen live over Zoom from the comfort of home. All you need is a computer and internet.

Full 1-Hour Sessions

Each session is a full hour of focused, engaging live instruction.

Weekly Schedule

Pick a weekly time that works for your family. Consistent scheduling builds lasting skills.

Tools & Software

Students work with industry-standard tools used by professionals

HTMLCSSJavaScriptVS CodeGitHub PagesReplitFigma

Tools vary based on student level and project goals

Website Development FAQ

What age can my child start website development classes?

Website development classes are designed for students ages 8 and up, since the curriculum starts with HTML and CSS syntax rather than visual, block-based tools. Younger students who want an earlier introduction to coding concepts are often better suited to Scratch-based classes first, then can move into website development once they're comfortable typing code.

Does my child need to already know how to code?

No. Most students start with no prior coding experience. Sessions begin with HTML and CSS fundamentals, building simple pages step by step before JavaScript and interactivity are introduced. Because classes are 1-on-1, the instructor can slow down or speed up based on how quickly your child picks up new concepts.

Will my child's website actually be live on the internet?

Yes. Finished projects can be published using GitHub Pages, a free hosting service, so students can share a real, working link with family and friends rather than a file that only opens on their own computer. Publishing a site is often a highlight for students working toward a portfolio piece.

What software does my child need for website development classes?

Students use VS Code, a free code editor, to write HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and Replit for quick, browser-based experiments. Figma, used for planning page layouts, is also free for students. GitHub Pages, used to publish finished sites, is free as well. The instructor will confirm exact setup during the trial class.

Is website development a good next step after Scratch or Roblox coding?

Yes. Many students move into website development after building a foundation in visual tools like Scratch or block-based Roblox scripting, since HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are a natural next step into text-based programming. The core logic skills carry over, even though the syntax and output are very different.

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