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Wondering what all the fuss is about with Tynker’s new AI blocks? You’ll see three cool new extensions that simplify working with AI for kids — friendly metaphors that will help them see the big idea of computer science — and get them excited about coding, too.  Find these cool FREE projects by logging in at tynker.com, them choose Projects […]

A computer programming education is quickly becoming a necessity for today’s students. In particular, learning to code improves a child’s: Coding isn’t just communicating with a computer – it’s learning how to think. As children learn to code, they develop hard skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving while increasing their capacity to communicate and manage their time (executive functioning). […]

Meet our newest Featured Maker, 5th grader Nicky from New York! His favorite subject in school is social studies because it combines two of his favorite things, history and geography. Cool! Nicky recently spoke with us about his experience coding with Tynker. How did you get introduced to Tynker? My parents found me Tynker to put me up to the […]

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These four areas of study have become crucial for students who want to be part of an innovative, rapidly growing industry with excellent career prospects. Fortunately, there are many amazing ways to get your kids involved in STEM! The occupational trends are worth understanding. However, it’s not just about becoming the next […]

Meet our newest Featured Maker, 4th grader Liam from Guatemala! His favorite subject in school is math because it’s the hardest for him and keeps him challenged. Impressive! Liam recently spoke with us about his experience coding with Tynker coding for kids. How did you get introduced to Tynker? We started using free Tynker and then my grandpa said I […]

Meet our newest Featured Maker, 6th grader Shiloh from South Africa! One of her favorite subjects in school is art because she likes to express her creativity. And when she gets older, she’d like a career as a digital artist and programmer. Awesome! Shiloh recently spoke with us about her experience coding with Tynker—coding for kids! How did you get […]

Meet our newest Featured Maker, 5th grader Amelia from Dublin, Ireland! Her favorite subject in school is English because she loves writing stories—and she’s good at spelling. So it’s no surprise that when she grows up, she wants to be a children’s author. Cool! Amelia recently spoke with us about her experience with Tynker. How did you get introduced to […]

Meet our newest Featured Maker, 4th grader Alexandra from Hamilton, New Zealand! She likes math because she can use it for basically everything, and she likes solving problems. Cool! Alexandra recently spoke with us about her experience coding with Tynker. How did you get introduced to Tynker? I think dad found it, and I started in 2020. How did you […]

Meet our newest Featured Maker, 5th grader Salahiddin from Florida! When he grows up, he wants to start a private space company like SpaceX. Awesome! Meanwhile, outside of school, he likes to go biking and have fun with his cousins. Salahiddin recently spoke with us about his experience coding with Tynker. How did you get introduced to Tynker? My parents […]