For Parents

In today’s fast-paced world, nurturing confident and resilient children is essential for their future success. This article explores effective strategies for parents to foster self-esteem, encourage independence, and cultivate a growth mindset in their children. By creating supportive environments and teaching valuable coping skills, parents can empower their kids to face life’s ups and downs with confidence and grace.

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 […]

Today’s kids love Minecraft. That much we know for sure. But what exactly is Minecraft and what is modding with Minecraft? And perhaps more importantly, are there any benefits to playing Minecraft or is all “just for fun”? First and foremost, there are limitless possibilities to what kids can build and explore in the Minecraft landscape, making it a truly […]

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 […]

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 […]

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). […]

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 […]

Computer Science courses will enhance your child’s problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Research concludes that learning to code can improve a child’s overall academic performance while increasing their math and reading skills. A computer science education can also develop important hard skills like critical thinking and problem-solving which has also been shown to enhance a child’s academics. In addition […]

As we approach the end of 2020, it’s clear this was a year like no other. Though the challenges were great, we at Tynker also look back on the progress we’ve made — most importantly, helping thousands of young coders begin their programming journey!  Our mission is clear, and we’re focused on making the best platform possible to teach kids […]