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Today’s world is digital. From the way we communicate and learn to how we entertain ourselves and work, computers and technology are at the heart of it all. As parents, you might often wonder when the right time is to introduce your little ones to the fascinating realm of computers. With a rising emphasis on coding for kids and digital […]

Looking for the right place to begin? Explore dozens of fun, FREE starter tutorials at Tynker.com. Visit the Minecraft tab. You can also find inspiration in Tynker’s Minecraft Community. Remix any mod to see how it was created. Want to go deeper? Check out Tynker’s Minecraft Courses. Do I Need to Know How to Code to Make a Mod? No, you […]

Looking for some Minecraft inspiration and wonder what to make in Tynker? Watch these informative videos from our friends at Epic Originals.  Totally Custom Minecraft Mobs Recreate the characters used in Epic’s fun comic series Cat Ninja! Get some ideas for creating your own favorite characters, right in Minecraft!  Master Hamster — from Cat Ninja Octopunch — From Cat Ninja […]

Want to quickly see the possibilities of modding with Tynker? Check out these short how-to videos from the Tynker Team! Giant Panda Totally transform your look with Minecraft Skins and Tynker. Don’t forget, you can give yourself “superpowers” using Tynker Mods, too. Explore Tynker’s Player Effects category for coding ideas (Project > Create Project > Minecraft > Player Effects). Flaming […]

Here are a few Minecraft terms you might want to know before beginning a Minecraft modding session (especially as a parent or an educator brand-new to Minecraft).  Learn cool Minecraft terms every Minecraft Mom and Dad needs to know, so you ask your kids what they’ve been up to in Minecraft! Then unlock the secret to Minecraft fun with Tynker’s […]

As technology plays an increasingly important role in our lives, coding has become a crucial skill for children to learn. Many parents are eager to introduce their kids to programming from a young age. However, the question remains: when is the best time to start? Is it advisable to give a keyboard to a toddler or wait until kids are […]

If you’ve been coding with Tynker for a while now, you might have noticed that Tynker has several kinds of actors. Some actors like Codey or the Dragons are created using the Character Builder.  You can think of these Character Builder-created actors as rigs that can use common animations, for example: Throw, Run, or Jump. Rigs are in groups, according […]

Let’s all take a moment to appreciate the blocky, enchanting world of Minecraft. Minecraft is the most popular video game of all time, with hundreds of millions of copies sold. What is Minecraft’s charm? It’s undeniably a canvas for kids’ imagination, creativity, and curiosity. Minecraft sparks creativity in all who play it! But the base game is just the beginning.  […]

How to Create Amazing Minecraft Skins With Tynker’s Minecraft Skin Editor Minecraft, a digital realm where the vastness of one’s imagination comes to life, has charmed millions. Within this blocky universe, personalization makes every experience unique. Tynker’s Minecraft Skin Editor ensures that every player can stamp their distinct mark in the game.  Before delving into the intricacies of Minecraft Skin […]