Coding for Kids

A kid-friendly game exploring the concepts of survival and exploration, Minecraft helps children develop a wide variety of skills by engaging their imaginations and creativity. Kids can use Minecraft to create anything from a simple shack to a burgeoning city.  They also encounter monsters and other challenges along the way to make things more interesting. These latter aspects of the […]

The process of coming up with a reasonable solution to a problem after careful examination is referred to as logical thinking. Developing this skill is of considerable importance to a child as it gives them the ability to resolve concerns, generate creative ideas and achieve goals. What’s more, children who become adept at logical thinking are more likely to be […]

Using Augmented Reality in Education Augmented reality (AR), a technology that overlays digital information such as videos and graphics atop the real-world environment, can improve learning by helping teachers establish interactive classrooms that heighten student engagement. It offers other benefits to young students as well. Here’s what you should know about using augmented reality in education. What is Augmented Reality? […]

Images kids can create and program within a block-based coding interface are referred to as “actors” or “sprites.” Sprites can take a variety of forms, including random shapes, animals, and people, and the like. Different types of commands called code blocks are used to define how a sprite behaves. For example, looks blocks will define appearance, sound blocks make them […]

A machine capable of executing physical tasks on its own—once programmed—is referred to as a robot. Robots are typically inanimate mechanical devices until they are given instructions via a computer program. Taking that idea one step further, the term robotics refers to the design and programming of these devices.  Blending kids, coding, and robotics exposes young people to these principles […]

Increasingly, schools and educational organizations are incorporating coding for kids into their curricula. After all, they realize full well what has been apparent for some time: coding benefits youths in a myriad of ways. It is the most modern of languages, a skill that will prove invaluable on the future job market. Beyond the potential employment edge, there are other […]

Block-based coding is widely touted as the easiest and most fun way for kids to begin coding, which turns programming into a drag-and-drop event simply by changing the text-based codes into visual blocks. Block-based coding can also help improve children’s learning ability.  Keep reading for more on what parents should know about block-based coding for kids. What is Block-Based Coding? […]

Kids who learn to design games will develop and hone skills that will have an enduring impact on their lives, as well as on society. The future will benefit from their creativity, forward-thinking, and problem-solving abilities. In fact, even playing video games promotes computer knowledge, strategic thinking, and improves spatial awareness. Imagine experiences that combine the two. With that said, […]

Today’s youths will soon inhabit a world so mixed with virtual and actual experiences, it will be different than anything we’ve known. And an immeasurable amount of code will be needed to construct that future. Children who learn to code, particularly as part of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum, will be best suited for the coming landscape. […]