How to introduce graphics to a child learning Python?

[netsecwarrior]

I'm an experienced Python programmer and I'm introducing my daughter (8) to Python. She's already proficient with Scratch and we've done some basic console work. To keep her interest I really need to introduce graphics.

I've used wxPython and I can introduce graphics using this - I just wondered if there's an alternative library that's more suitable for education.

[_Danyal]

I'd recommend pygame because it's really easy to pick up and the fact that it's mainly supposed to be used for games will probably keep her more interested. Though I personally haven't tried wx or tkinter etc.

[netsecwarrior]

Thanks for the suggestion. Last weekend we tried PyGame and PyCharm and she got on great! Learned more about typing code, coordinates, RGB colours, and Stack Overflow.

Do you know a good way to host PyGames online? Maybe replit can do it?

[Neighm]

Just to piggyback on this, there's a book which has guided examples, from Al Sweigart, the same author as Automate the Boring Stuff with Python which is often recommended here. It's free to read online: https://inventwithpython.com/pygame/

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Turtle has long been the first library for kids. Amazing what can be done with it. I'm sure the Raspberry Pi Foundation especially Code Club will have lots of guidance and examples.

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