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Does the vast and varied universe of Minecraft blocks astound you? Have you ever spent countless hours entranced by the simple elegance of the command block, basking in the radiant beauty of Minecraft blocks diamond? Whether you’re a seasoned Minecraft aficionado or a newcomer entering this pixelated landscape for the first time, the continual evolution of this immersive world is […]

You know that you can make Minecraft mods with Tynker, but did you know that you can change Skins, Items, and Blocks, too? Tynker provides convenient editors that let you totally customize your Minecraft world. Try making your own skin at the link below! Need some ideas for skins? You can also browse available starter skins in your Dashboard.  Free […]

Have a cool house or architecture idea in mind, but don’t want to spend ages building it by hand? Or just looking for cool Minecraft building ideas? Try out Tynker’s building utilities to create large Minecraft structures in a snap! That’s right, you can build Minecraft blocks using computer coding! That’s a smarter way to get creative. Tynkerbot Builds Minecraft […]

Meet our newest Featured Maker and Coding Cup winner, 10-year-old Dominic from Tennessee! Dominic likes minecraft, legos, and karate. Awesome! Dominic recently spoke with us about his experience coding with Tynker. How did you learn how to use Tynker when you were first starting out? What are some of your favorite Tynker courses or tutorials? Well, I’m pretty sure some […]

As we navigate the modern world, technology is a crucial player, weaving an intricate tapestry of advantages that redefine our ways of living, working, and socializing. What are the benefits of technology? Furthermore, how is the dynamic between children and technology shaping up? In this context, there’s a mix of promising outcomes and some concerns surrounding children and technology. However, […]

Meet our newest Featured Maker and Coding Cup winner, 8-year-old Meleana from Hawaii! Meleana likes video games, swimming, and playing golf. Fantastic! Meleana 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 want to work at my mom’s computer company as a programmer […]

As a teenager, you may not have extensive work experience to boast about just yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create an impressive resume. A well-crafted resume can be a powerful tool to showcase your skills, achievements, and potential to future employers or educational institutions. In this blog post, we’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to […]

Meet our newest Featured Maker and Coding Cup winner, 12-year-old Sama from California! Sama likes dance, martial arts, and theater. Awesome! Sama recently spoke with us about her experience coding with Tynker. What was your favorite thing about Coding Cup?  I think it was really fun how it was ranking ­based­-­ it was interesting. So what did your team look […]

Regarding online coding programs for kids, Tynker and Code.org are two of the most popular platforms. Both platforms offer a range of coding courses and tools designed to make learning to code accessible and fun for children. However, some significant differences between Tynker and Code.org make them better suited to different types of learners. In this article, we’ll compare Tynker […]