Coding for Kids

Coding is a great activity for kids to start at a young age when their brains are developing at a high rate and absorbing everything around them. And while the ability to code is a valuable skill unto itself, the process of learning to code will reap kids many benefits, both personally and one day professionally.  The process of learning […]

Coding is the key to future jobs, but that’s only one of the benefits Technology—and the coding that powers it—drives almost every aspect of our lives these days. From paying bills with a few clicks to creating a music playlist to driving a hybrid car to working from anywhere, we’re surrounded by computer interfaces. And as any frustrated parent who […]

As kids settle into the classroom this fall, parents may find themselves wondering what this school year has in store for their child’s education. Over the summer, we found that more and more children were learning to code for the first time. Free online tools targeted toward beginners made learning to code easy and accessible. Whether your child began coding […]

A computer programming education is quickly becoming a necessity for today’s students. In particular, learning to code improves a child’s: Coding isn’t just communicating with a computer – it’s learning how to think. As children learn to code, they develop hard skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving while increasing their capacity to communicate and manage their time (executive functioning). […]

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These four areas of study have become crucial for students who want to be part of an innovative, rapidly growing industry with excellent career prospects. Fortunately, there are many amazing ways to get your kids involved in STEM! The occupational trends are worth understanding. However, it’s not just about becoming the next […]

The ability to code has never been more important for today’s generation, whether they’re in elementary school, high school, or beginning to explore career options. In the process of learning how to code, kids and teens develop valuable, life-long skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, time management, and goal-setting. Meanwhile, the technological revolution is alive and kicking with a seemingly […]

Ever wondered how you can help your child understand what the word “resolution” means? With this New Year’s seasonal project from Tynker, kids learn that “resolution” means a special promise you make to yourself to do something in the new year. This is the perfect opportunity to talk to kids about what New Year’s resolutions are and how to make […]

We appreciate you being a Tynker educator. Every year we challenge ourselves to come up with new ways of supporting you and your students. As always, 2021 was a busy year! Ten Highlights from 2021: We’re working on so many more terrific things for you this year. Stay safe and have an amazing 2022. We can’t say it enough, thank […]

CS Education Week is December 6-12th, 2021. Celebrate with our FREE activities! It’s that time of year again! Join us for the world’s biggest celebration of learning to code. Hour of Code kicks off during Computer Science Education Week each year when teachers around the globe choose fun activities to get students excited about computer programming. Tynker makes it easy […]