Teaching Kids Forth: Why I Chose a 1970s Language Over Python

Teaching Kids Forth – Anna Liberty

I chose to teach middle and high school students Forth instead of popular languages like Python or Scratch. My goal was to help them grasp fundamental computing concepts without getting lost in complex syntax. Using physical plates to simulate a data stack, I guided them through building their own art and games in a browser-based environment, proving that obscure tools can unlock new worlds for young learners.