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Commodore 64 for Kids – Explore This Classic Computer

Discover the Commodore 64 – A Home Computer Icon

While today’s kids grow up tapping screens, back in the 1980s, the Commodore 64 taught children to use keyboards, code, and even create music.

Released in 1982 by Commodore International↗, this home computer became one of the best-selling computers of all time. Kids used it to play games, write stories, learn to code, and even make music – all from a keyboard connected to a chunky monitor (or even a TV).

Screenshot of Impossible Mission game running on the Commodore 64
Photo of the original Commodore 64 retail box from the 1980s

What Made the Commodore 64 Great for Kids?

  • It had color graphics and fun sounds – a big deal at the time!
  • It used cartridges, floppy disks, and even cassette tapes to load programs.
  • It introduced many children to their first taste of typing, problem solving, and creative play with computers.

Popular Activities on the Commodore 64 for Kids

  • Playing classics such as Jumpman↗, the platform game Impossible Mission↗, and the puzzle adventure Lode Runner↗
  • Typing code from magazines to create simple animations
  • Learning how to use BASIC – a beginner programming language
  • Making music using the SID sound chip 🎵

Did You Know?

Many educational games were available for the Commodore 64, helping kids with math, spelling, and logic skills. It was like having a personal learning lab at home.

Why It Still Matters

The Commodore 64 may not be used in classrooms today, but it helped shape how we think about technology and learning. It introduced a generation to the idea that computers weren’t just for experts – they were for kids, too.

At Teach.Land, we believe that same spirit lives on: using technology not just to consume, but to explore, create, and grow. You can explore more vintage favorites like this in our Old School Computers collection.

My First Computer

The Commodore 64 wasn’t just a piece of history – it was my introduction to computers. This was the very machine that sparked my curiosity, taught me how to explore technology, and set me on the path to a lifelong passion for computing. From loading games on floppy disks to experimenting with simple code, the C64 showed me that computers could be both creative tools and gateways to endless discovery.

Learn More About the Commodore 64

If you’d like to dive deeper into its history, design, and impact, you can visit the Commodore 64 Wikipedia page↗ for more detailed information.