Is Programming Necessary? | How to Develop the Ability to Think Starting with After-school in Kitayamata, Yokohama
Is programming necessary? A simple question that parents feel
Is programming really necessary for elementary school children? Isn't it too early for my child?
We often hear such questions from parents and guardians. Programming may sound difficult, but in fact it is such an important skill that it has been called "the reading, writing, and abacus of the future.
As many of you may have heard, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has been promoting the compulsory training of elementary school students, and "the ability to think for oneself and act in an orderly fashion" is required in the coming age.
What is the difference from ordinary cram schools? Programs specialized for "the ability to think
People tend to think that programming = computer operation, but in fact, the essence of programming is to acquire the "ability to think logically" and "problem solving.
While most cram schools focus on learning according to textbooks and preparing students for entrance exams, programming is more free and hands-on, allowing students to explore "how it works" and "why it doesn't work" on their own.
What is Craftsman's programming?
At Craftsman After School,
From the first grade, students learn to program by building on their "I could do it! We are not a programming class, so we are not always programming.
- 🧩 Animation creation and game making using ScratchJr (starting in 2026).
- 3D modeling with ⚙️ Tinkercad x Code Block (STEAM integration)
- 💡 "It moved! experience brings out children's sense of self-esteem 💡Structured
- 👦 Careful support in small groups and an atmosphere in which it is easy to ask questions
We provide an environment where children can formulate their own ideas, rather than simply acquire knowledge.
What is needed is a desire to "try" rather than "perfection
No special talent or experience is required to start programming.
At Craftsman, we value learning that starts with "not working" and "not understanding.
It is okay to make mistakes. Think, try, and think again.
We believe that this repetition will lead to the "power to live" in the future.
Unlike a cram school, Craftsman offers a program design and childcare services that nurture the child's own "way of thinking". Exploratory learning, such as programming and 3D printers, are great opportunities to nurture logical thinking. Because they are in elementary school, we encourage you to nurture this basic ability to live and connect it to their future learning.
This summer, why don't you come to Craftsman Afterschool and nurture your "I want to try do it! at Craftsman Afterschool this summer.
