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Looking for a fun coding activity, for your kids or classroom? Try out our spooooky new tutorial called Costume Party, available for free for a limited time.  Get creative and make your own digital costume for Halloween. Use Tynker’s AI blocks and make something totally special — and totally you. This tutorial requires a webcam.  Maybe you’ll become a cute […]

The world of coding, once considered an arena exclusively for adults and tech-savvy individuals, is now making its way into the lives of our youngest learners. Imagine the wonder and excitement on the faces of 4-year-olds as they take their first steps in the digital world, unraveling the magic of coding concepts.  The importance of introducing coding to young children […]

This is the behind-the-scenes journey of creating Tynker Copilot, our groundbreaking innovation designed to help kids learn to code faster. Imagine a world where a simple text prompt transforms into a fully-fledged Tynker program, powered by visual code blocks. Intrigued? Read on to discover how we built it!  Here are a few such examples generated by Tynker Copilot. Prompt Response […]

It’s almost time for Halloween, so get into the scary season by learning the programming concepts needed to complete two eerie, frightening Halloween coding projects: Spider Spin and Spooky Brew. In Spider Spin, you’ll get creative with the pen and math magic to draw your own spider web. Meanwhile, you’ll learn key coding concepts such as functions, advanced motion, simple conditionals, simple […]

Getting started with Tynker? Looking for short programs inspire your child to get creative? Watch these videos together. Then let their imagination take over! What will they create with code? To create a new project and follow along, login at tynker.com, visit Projects, then Create a New Project > Blank Block Coding Project.  Move Around  Make an actor move back-and-forth.  […]

In today’s interconnected world, coding is quickly emerging as a foundational skill, much like reading or arithmetic. As parents of this digitally-forward generation, it’s only natural to wonder, “Can my child dive into coding without any hand-holding? Can they learn coding all by themselves?” The answer? This is a resounding yes, especially with platforms like Tynker designed for young learners. […]

Meet our newest Featured Maker, 12-year-old Shay from Chicago! Shay likes to read and play sports. Fantastic! Shay recently spoke with us about her experience coding with Tynker. Do you have an idea of what you want to be when you grow up? I’m going to be a veterinarian. What’s your favorite subject in school and why? Reading, because I […]

The Cognitive Benefits of Coding for Kids Coding offers a multitude of cognitive benefits for kids that extend far beyond the screen. It plays a pivotal role in developing logical thinking skills. Coding inherently requires breaking down complex problems into smaller, manageable steps, fostering a structured approach to problem-solving. This logical thinking not only helps in coding but also carries […]

Have you seen Tynker’s brand-new AI blocks? They allow you to create all kinds of unique gameplay. Take a look some of of these webcam-powered AI projects for some ideas: Make games that get you moving! Control arcade games with your hands! Create interactive artwork programs! Let’s explore how to do it. You can find an existing Tynker project you’ve […]