Coding for Kids

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 […]

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 […]

Meet our newest Featured Maker and Coding Cup winner, 12-year-old Aiden from Missouri! Aiden likes Legos, and coding. Awesome! Aiden 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 favorites? courses or tutorials? I’ll make someone’s project and try to […]

School’s almost out but that doesn’t mean kids and teens should stop learning. In fact, this is the perfect time for parents to help them avoid the dreaded Summer Slide—the loss of knowledge over summer break. Students, on average, lose up to 30% of their school-year learning over the summer. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to happen! Children can exercise their […]

Meet our newest Featured Maker and Coding Cup winner, 14-year-old Silas from Atlanta! Silas likes origami, soccer, and horseback riding. Neat! Silas recently spoke with us about his experience coding with Tynker.  So did you like Coding Cup? Yeah, I loved it. What was your favorite thing about Coding Cup? How challenging it was. You have to try and figure […]

Meet our newest Featured Maker and Coding Cup winner, 10-year-old Ethan from Western Australia! Ethan likes to play piano and code. Super! Ethan Recently spoke with us about his experience coding with Tynker.  Do you have an idea of what you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a remote designer and coder. What’s your favorite […]

Familiarity with data science has become one of the fundamental building blocks of a contemporary education. Further, introducing its tenets at an early age can help children be more successful in other disciplines as well. The key is to introduce the subject in a manner that is easy for them to comprehend. With that in mind, here are some tips […]