Coding

​Coding is a New Language for All 6th Graders in Minnesota School District

In today’s digital landscape, a new form of literacy has taken center stage, and it’s not just about words on a page. It’s about code. Just as reading and writing are vital skills for communication and expression, coding has emerged as an equally important language for navigating and shaping our increasingly digital world. Learning to code equips children with essential […]

Did you know that programming is now a vital skill for young students? Experts say that “Code has become the 4th literacy,” on par with the traditional trio of reading, writing, and arithmetic. Moms and dads agree; according to a recent Gallup poll, over 90% of parents want their kids to learn programming. For many, addressing this need is as […]

This Mother’s Day, create a hilarious gift that Mom is sure to love – a Mad Libs–style story! Start by writing a story about your mother (or another important role model in your life) explaining why you love her. When you’re done, take out certain words to create blanks – these will be filled in by whoever is using the […]

New Programming Courses Released for Drones and Robots! We’re very excited to announce that we’ve released two new drone and robot courses to help kids learn to code at home in a fun, creative way. These courses build upon Tynker’s mission to introduce coding in a way that is relevant to any child’s interests–be it robotics, Minecraft, or advanced text languages. Both […]