Summer

Create With Code and Win This Summer! The biggest coding event of the summer–the Wild Minecraft Code-a-Thon–is in full swing! So far, we’ve seen some amazing projects by our Tynker community. As kids participate in the Wild Minecraft Code-a-Thon, they’re learning about habitats from around the world, from the savannas of Africa to the Pacific Ocean and everything in between! […]

3 Ways to Prevent the Summer Slide this Year If you’ve never heard of summer slide, you’re not alone – only 48% of parents are familiar with the term for the learning loss that happens during breaks from school.1 Your kids spend the school year working hard and learning a lot, but they can lose a significant chunk of that […]

Free Coding Program to Keep Your Child’s Mind Sharp This Summer! We know that summer can be a challenge for parents. It can be difficult to find activities to keep your child occupied and engaged. And research shows that students who do not participate in educational activities over the summer can lose up to two months’ worth of learning, putting them […]

6 Fun Ways to Start Coding with Tynker this Summer It can be expensive and stressful to keep kids engaged and learning over the summer. Coding is a great way for your child to explore a new skill that teaches them to think in ways they might not have been taught in school. Coding helps with organizational skills, planning ahead, and […]

There is growing recognition that coding is the must-have skill kids will need to navigate an increasingly digital world. Summer is a great time to get started. The best news? Kids can learn at home with flexible online learning courses that will fit around kids’ busy summer schedules and outside play time. With over 20 million kids using Tynker, parents […]

Summer is a great time for kids to try new things!   They can learn something new, or enjoy a game-like approach to boosting skills that will serve them well during the next school year.  With Tynker, kids can create and share fun projects with their friends this summer, while developing critical computational thinking skills. To get started, kids can take their […]