# CodeHS Python Insider: Seasonal Projects, Python Library Spotlights, and CSEdWeek 2026!
Published: 2026-10-22
Category: Newsletter
Category URL: https://codehs.com/blog/category/newsletter
Tags: Course Insider, pyhton
Tag URLs: Course Insider (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/course-insider), pyhton (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/pyhton)
URL: https://codehs.com/blog/codehs-python-insider-seasonal-projects-python-library-spotlights-and-csedweek-2026

## **Seasonal Projects**

Check out our seasonal projects in the Project Catalog! Whether used as extra practice, a mid-year check, a fun pause from the content before the holiday break, or a way to explore new concepts, these projects will surely be a welcome change for your students at the end of the semester.

![image.png](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm264m3an0084qegvyd7aetst/images/image-1793114063641-compressed.png)

If you’re unsure about where to start, we recommend the following seasonal projects:

- [**Halloween Choose-Your-Own-Adventure**](https://codehs.intercom-mail.com/via/e?ob=bo3NN4UfK2yxESyp6Wzi8cK%2BBl9KAfzjcMtfyHrajyZco6%2BB%2FgOAWbYkzKTLAZEEEXk%2B24BxDl2vK5Nkv6%2FrWF6K3PTTzhIwoFsB7EE%2BOVU%3D&h=5dbcb2abf913888bdbfa15add708e3cc3c4acb8a-x13jbr4h_preview104945124)

- [**Thanksgiving Pies**](https://codehs.intercom-mail.com/via/e?ob=Rut5daGxt%2FJUS55%2FAtfKabQdm9YCXg2Vlsbyp6ybrfBIdxhS%2Ff4Ogj8kfPSIvVTYZHyaRyTe%2BZ2A3EppSIuA0Q%3D%3D&h=4895940b7616aeb9ff527bafcd177fb99ef48016-x13jbr4h_preview104945124)

- [**Holiday Wrapping Paper**](https://codehs.intercom-mail.com/via/e?ob=vnp6yim1l3Xe4%2B8h3raEwNq%2FpoPhnFtRcItIQtW23121DspFd%2FMM4UjI%2B07FcWHNw0Mizuf%2FDDAysTnbOfPLEg%3D%3D&h=0e64bac5099649b6f1093ab91f29400d534db586-x13jbr4h_preview104945124)

- [**Snowflake Challenges**](https://codehs.intercom-mail.com/via/e?ob=i4XHgEwASBvn1cnB2aRYjoCGev%2FKdpwpd3%2FRgefPuQhP92rVAQEiE%2FnWWmAhMruPkmsVDtigx0y5vkGtxvnHAEc5EuYP0FaTqy0TCyb%2BzGs%3D&h=7db7dcbacf32be269707d2a42c3ddf2775c35379-x13jbr4h_preview104945124)


View the Project Catalog

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## **Python Library Spotlights: faker and rich**

Python libraries are a great way to add something fun to your Python programs! You can use Python libraries to add an extension to a project, give students a challenge, or simply let students discover what is possible. Below are two introductory Python libraries you and your students can explore.

![image.png](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm264m3an0084qegvyd7aetst/images/image-1793114210565-compressed.png)

Demo Program

![image.png](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm264m3an0084qegvyd7aetst/images/image-1793114288259-compressed.png)

Demo Program

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## **Request a Visit from CodeHS for CSEdWeek**

From **November 30th – December 11th**, CodeHS team members are visiting classrooms to celebrate Computer Science Education Week! Request a visit from the team or explore Hour of Code and Hour of AI activities you can assign to students during CSEdWeek.

Request a Visit

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## **Prepare for CSEdWeek with Free Webinars**

Our team is hosting free sessions to help you feel confident running an Hour of Code or Hour of AI.

**Preparing to Teach an Hour of Code & Hour of AI with Tynker**

Nov 16, 2026 @ 3:30–4:15 PM CT - [RSVP](https://codehs.intercom-mail.com/via/e?ob=7frF70rT50R16HMzBfWyQqzTRzbB4ZwQWpV7hwQONSR1r0cb6ToEv9xMSvXje6Xa79FmsLod9ULm9RyLxEEBZ4X4E5hwNRS%2BXTbKONzEZ5E1K3TR6J5jv6ANNE%2B3UkIC&h=5814b1c3a8486a355eaa32655d0e7439f5b0112f-x13jbr4h_preview104945124)

**Preparing to Teach an Hour of Code & Hour of AI with CodeHop**

Nov 17, 2026 @ 3:30–4:15 PM CT - [RSVP](https://codehs.intercom-mail.com/via/e?ob=f8SyYBUUDmoASg5ViMzp%2BIckRm428UOiqYpxC3fANoEr8o0uY6wYyDXrtMZcbq3pvoy%2BFh8bp8bRvydRoWnwMsLNyv%2Bu%2FO%2BmKvRDX5k6x8VLACCJ5MTTcImOFvoBpj8N&h=d2662b24d426ad15102dd9b8b4a9686b03ee1809-x13jbr4h_preview104945124)

**Preparing to Teach an Hour of AI for HS and MS**

Nov 18, 2026 @ 3:30–4:15 PM CT - [RSVP](https://codehs.intercom-mail.com/via/e?ob=NX66hfibOCBas0IOH0PPilm7%2FnqCC6LOTPDMrsOR981JPFGj%2FY5NLPeshiVhLH%2FPWF4taPOl0c0uQ5ONm13HUCXChLLpDGTXy%2F1DHOcMTsA%3D&h=88431658d088dda02428246551594101a4208ece-x13jbr4h_preview104945124)

**Preparing to Teach an Hour of Code for HS and MS**

Nov 19, 2026 @ 3:30–4:15 PM CT - [RSVP](https://codehs.intercom-mail.com/via/e?ob=fhQmo8V2w%2F5jRVV23bV5EGh2EbTyjSs49MnGhxVn8jRmWbWRAKSRdjUUwvzbYBTsRDgtEXbMe5mKoAlepmSbREo5yYDihYakWJ2TBSytDEr1024OvIyHN9N8MmeAm%2F2B&h=f847e04e7a5aef12ae4a00bf2945da9015ee80ee-x13jbr4h_preview104945124)

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## **Stay Connected**

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**\- The CodeHS Team**


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