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Meet our newest Featured Maker, 7-year-old Anton from England! Anton likes to play and go to museums. Amazing! Anton recently spoke with us about his experience coding with Tynker. Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? A doctor. What’s your favorite subject in school? And why? Science. Because I like electricity science. So how long […]

Looking for the right place to begin? Explore dozens of fun, FREE starter tutorials at Tynker.com. Visit the Minecraft tab as shown below or visit this link. 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. How Do I Make Animals or […]

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 […]

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, coding skills have become a valuable asset, much like learning a new language or mastering a musical instrument. And just like any skill, the earlier one starts, the more adept they become. So, as a parent, you may be wondering: How can I introduce my child to the world of coding? How do I ignite […]

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 […]