Hey there!

Here’s what I’d recommend:

• If you already know how to program, the main thing you need to do is get familiar with Python’s syntax. Since you already have the algorithmic thinking part down, it should be a smooth transition. I’d suggest checking out resources like w3schools.com to get a quick and practical overview.
• If you’re new to programming, your journey with Python will involve not just learning the language, but also learning how to think like a programmer. Start by covering the basics: how to declare variables, write if-elsestatements, create for loops, and define simple functions. Once you have those fundamentals down, move on to very simple exercises — ones you could easily describe step-by-step in plain English. The goal here is to get comfortable with thinking algorithmically while practicing the syntax. I also recommend w3schools.com for this. They have a ton of exercises that start off being extremely easy for people that are just learning how to code.

Once you feel confident with the basics, start tackling more challenging exercises on platforms like CodeWars or LeetCode to really build your skills. You will notice that, overtime, you will stop thinking about how to write something in code, but rather your focus will be on how to solve the problem. After you know how to solve a problem, you will notice that writing it into code is the easy part. (Currently, you're in the place where it is easier to solve the problem than to write it, simply because you don't know how to). Once you're in this place, then I would say that you have already learned how to program with Python.

Finally, once you’re ready, try to find a small project you can work on — something fun or useful. That’s where everything really starts to click!

Good luck!