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Meet our newest Featured Maker and Code Jam winner, 12-year-old Gia from Massachusetts! Gia likes to paint, dance ballet and code. Super! Gia 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? When I grow up, I want to be a teacher and teach […]

As Illinois embraces Computer Science education, the state is witnessing a surge in innovation and growth. Schools, organizations, and platforms such as Tynker are playing a pivotal role in this transformation by providing students and teachers with accessible and engaging resources to learn and teach Computer Science.

Introducing Minecraft modding for kids! Tynker’s engaging and user-friendly learning platform empowers children to develop Minecraft mods, program drones, develop games and apps, and take control of their world — with code! By involving kids in activities they are genuinely passionate about, we’ve discovered that they become highly motivated to tackle challenges, debug issues, and acquire new skills. Creating Minecraft […]

Today’s kids love Minecraft. That much we know for sure. But what exactly is Minecraft and what is modding with Minecraft? And perhaps more importantly, are there any benefits to playing Minecraft or is all “just for fun”? First and foremost, there are limitless possibilities to what kids can build and explore in the Minecraft landscape, making it a truly […]

You can think of programming variables for kids as a box that contains something. You can open the box to find out what is inside, or even put something else into the box. In some ways, human memory and computer memory are similar. We rely on our memory for remembering all sorts of things. This idea can help clarify the […]

Kids love to play video games. That much is obvious. But wouldn’t it be cool if they could make their screen time less passive and more productive? With Tynker, they can. By learning to code their own games, kids become creators instead of just consumers. And not only will they be having fun, but programming video games has proven to […]

Annie Easley’s extraordinary life as a computer programmer, mathematician, and rocket scientist was guided by her mother’s words of wisdom: “You can be anything you want to. It doesn’t matter what you look like, what your size is, what your color is. You can be anything you want to, but you do have to work at it.” Without Annie Easley, […]

Now is the perfect time to start exploring computer science and coding, especially for teens thinking about their future—whether applying to college or heading into the job market. Computer coding for teens has never been so necessary, given today’s digital world. Of course, coding itself is a valuable skill that can provide career benefits for a lifetime. In addition, through […]

With Tynker’s new Minecraft Editor, anyone can make Add-Ons for Minecraft in minutes — so many things to make in Minecraft PE (Pocket Edition, also called Minecraft Bedrock). To make things simple, we’ve come up with a new drag-and-drop visual language just for changing mob behaviors! Check out our 10 Add-On Tutorials for great starting points, and get creative! Using […]