Serious games (SGs), designed for purposes beyond entertainment, have gained popularity in engaging students in programming education. One crucial aspect of SGs is a support system, which is pivotal in achieving their educational objectives. However, the lack of consensus in the literature regarding the terminology and classification of support systems results in inconsistencies and varying interpretations among researchers. This ongoing research presents the Taxonomy of Support Methods for Serious Games for Programming (TSM-SGP) to address this gap. This taxonomy offers a systematic framework for identifying and categorizing support systems specifically within the programming domain. It offers clarity, enabling researchers, educators, and game designers to gain a deeper understanding of their roles and effectiveness. Additionally, the taxonomy reveals insightful relationships between support methods and their properties, contributing to the development of effective SGs.