Coding for Kids

  • Last Updated: June 13, 2023 8:48 a.m.

    Featured Coding Cup Winner: Juan Felipe Wants To Be a Coder!

    Meet our newest Featured Maker and Coding Cup winner, 12-year-old Juan Felipe from Columbia! Juan Felipe likes to play tennis. When he grows up he wants to be a computer programmer. Neat! Juan Felipe recently spoke with us about his experience coding with Tynker. What’s your favorite subject in school, and why? Physical education because you get to exercise yourself, […]

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  • Last Updated: March 7, 2024 8:35 a.m.

    Scratch vs Tynker – Which Coding for Kids Platform is Right for Your Child?

    In this review, we’ll compare two of the top online coding for kids programs – Tynker and Scratch – to assist you in determining the most suitable option for your child’s educational path. We’ll start with a quick overview of both, then give a side-by-side comparison of major features and curriculum, followed by a pricing analysis and final recommendations.  Tynker […]

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  • Last Updated: June 29, 2023 3:41 p.m.

    New Tynker Courses Teach Essential Computing Concepts for Kids the Fun Way

    Computing Concepts for Kids Come Alive in These Amazing Animated Courses Do you want your kids to understand key computing concepts like staying safe online, good online etiquette, and even the basics of computing itself? The internet has become an integral part of our daily lives. As children grow up in a world that is increasingly digital, it is crucial […]

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  • Last Updated: November 15, 2023 1:52 p.m.

    The Complete Guide to Kids Coding Classes and Programs in 2023

    Technology is ingrained in almost everything we do these days, making it more and more imperative that today’s generation of students can understand it, use it, and create it on their own. Introducing the ultimate Complete Guide to Kids Coding Classes – the go-to resource for parents and educators looking to introduce young learners to the exciting world of coding! […]

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  • Last Updated: November 22, 2023 11:55 a.m.

    What Kind of Coding Parent Will I Be?

    It’s happening. Your child is beginning to dive into the world of computers and the programs that make them tick. However, instead of taking things apart with screwdrivers and hammers in the garage like the generations of the past, your child is modifying his favorite game or unpacking the software powering the Chromebook they got at school. Congratulations! You’ve taken […]

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  • Last Updated: November 20, 2023 1:28 p.m.

    What Are The Best Coding Programs for Kids?

    Learning to code is all the rage these days, and for good reason: Code is prevalent in virtually every aspect of our daily lives. This is why I’m so excited about the potential for the next generation to do something really incredible with code. In this blog, we will investigate good coding programs. While some may view online banking and […]

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  • Last Updated: June 13, 2023 8:54 a.m.

    Got Code? Coding Requirements in School – Tynker Blog

    Over the next fifty years, your child will  hear one consistent question throughout their working life, “Can you code?” It’s that simple. Can you type? Became Do you know your way around a computer? Became Can you code? The ability to code has gone from novelty to necessity, as what was once considered an elective in school is quickly becoming […]

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  • Last Updated: June 13, 2023 9:09 a.m.

    Coding for Beginners

    When you were young, it wasn’t hard to imagine being an architect, inventor, or engineer because you probably had hundreds of toy blocks that fit together to build whatever you wanted. It was exciting to learn how the pieces connected, especially when creating a complex project with moving parts. While today’s kids still play with these building blocks, they also […]

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  • Last Updated: November 16, 2023 2:02 p.m.

    What are the Top Tech Tools for Kids Today

    Some of the most valuable skills your child can learn nowadays are in technology. The next generation of kids will grow up using digital learning technologies and resources at an incredible scale—a trend that accelerated with the COVID-19 pandemic. As Apple CEO Tim Cook recently said in an interview: “I think everyone should learn programming before they graduate from high […]

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