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We here in Tynkertown were thrilled to hear that we’ve been recognized as the only complete PreK-12 coding curriculum to be chosen as a ‘Selection for Learning’ by Common Sense Education! As one of the most trusted voices for parents and educators, Common Sense Education’s rigorous, independent review process evaluated Tynker on every level and gave our learning platform a […]

With Tynker’s Holiday Code Jam in full swing, we wanted to continue to introduce you to some of the winners of this year’s Summer Code Jam! Read on, and then check out more about the Holiday Code Jam! We’re always particularly delighted to see the work of international students, since coding skills have become necessary for students around the world. […]

With Tynker’s Holiday Code Jam in full swing, we wanted to continue to introduce you to some of the winners of this year’s Summer Code Jam! Read on, and then check out more about the Holiday Code Jam! It’s time to meet our newest Featured Maker, Code Jam Winner Tessa, a fourth-grader from Des Moines, Iowa. Tessa’s greatest passion is […]

The Cat’s in the Bag for Caitlin’s Coding! Caitlin loves her cats! She loves to draw ‘em, play with ‘em. .  She can’t get enough of ‘em! Caitlin is also our newest Featured Maker, a 9-year-old from Pennsylvania. She aspires to be a pastry chef or a teacher, but most of all she’d love to own a pet daycare! We […]

In our monthly Women in STEM series, Tynker introduces readers to inspirational women throughout history who have done amazing things in the fields of computer science and technology. These courageous women are a testament to what can be achieved with a STEM education and a great example to young girls everywhere!

For the 2020 Hour of Code we have classroom prizes, live coding sessions with NASA, prep webinars, and more

Meet our newest Featured Maker, 12-year-old Xavier! More well-traveled than a lot of kids his age, Xavier is originally from across the pond in the United Kingdom, has spent time living in Brazil, and now calls Texas home! In addition to exercising his mind with coding, Xavier likes to exercise his body as well! He likes to ride his bike […]

Learn Python, JavaScript, and More! What can you do as a parent to prepare your child for the demands of school while positioning them for a successful career? Sounds like a lot to ask. However, at Tynker, one answer is very clear: CODING. That’s why we offer state-of-the-art programming courses to teach essential text-based languages like Python, JavaScript, HTML, and […]

Learning To Code Improves Your Child’s Math Scores! With tech continuing to be the fastest-growing industry in the world, the ability to code is becoming an essential skill to have in your 21st century toolbelt. The great news is that learning to code with Tynker will also significantly increase your child’s math abilities and testing scores.  Better In Math! The […]