Author Archive for Tynker

Tynker’s mission is to provide every child with a solid foundation in computer programming, a skill that will prepare them to become architects of their future. To meet that goal, Tynker has recently added new ways for kids of all ages and experience levels to learn coding, from kindergarten through high school. Learning to code using traditional methods can be […]

You might think of Tynker as the best place to begin your young child’s computer science journey, with our classic block-coding courses like Mind Crafters, Candy Quest, or Barbie: You Can Be Anything! But we know how important it is to provide your students with a place to grow. That’s why Tynker is happy to announce two exciting Advanced Placement® […]

Meet our newest Featured Maker, 14-year-old Rylee from Pennsylvania! Rylee likes to swim in her new pool, but the fun doesn’t stop once she goes indoors because she also likes to code! Rylee talked with us about her experience coding with Tynker and being a Tynker Code Jam winner! How did you get introduced to Tynker?  Mom showed me Tynker!  […]

Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22, and it’s a perfect time to raise our kids’ environmental awareness IQ. After all, the kids of today will inherit the Earth of tomorrow and it’s important to start their “eco-education” early. An extremely effective way to engage kids in the topic, beyond textbooks and discussions, is through interactive games […]

The technological revolution is alive and kicking with a seemingly endless wave of stories highlighting awe-inspiring innovation. Yesterday, it was the out-of-this-world new device your neighbor was showing off. Today, it’s the amazing app your kid downloaded to your phone that’s going to change your life. Tomorrow, who knows? What’s happening in the world of technology? Are the possibilities to […]

Budding flowers and warmer weather can spark a fresh outlook. Why not encourage your child to explore new activities? Creating with code allows kids to use their imagination and have fun, whether they’re at home on their computers or on the go with their tablets. And once they’ve learned how to code, they’ll have a new way to create their end-of-year […]

On April Fools’ Day, your students can play a good-hearted prank on their friends and parents by completing and customizing this fun coding project. Students just follow the step-by-step instructions to set up their pranks. Then they can share their projects with unsuspecting friends and family! Teachers, to assign this project to your class: Log in to your Tynker account. Click on the “Start […]

For April Fools’ Day, your students can create their own pranks using coding! They’ll follow step-by-step instructions to create what seems like a simple game – but there’s a surprising twist at the end. When they’re done, students can show off their creations to friends and see their reactions! If you’re looking for more fun coding projects for April Fools’ Day, check […]

April Fools’ Day is the perfect time to play fun pranks on friends and family – this year, we’re giving your kids TWO pranks to code. They can learn to code an underwater treasure hunt with an unexpected twist, or surprise Codey with a mischievous present. Can they come up with a way to make the pranks even funnier? “Fool’s […]