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As the school year closes, it is essential to remember how to keep your child’s brain sharp in summer. Research has shown that children often experience a decline in their learning and academic skills during the summer months, known as “summer learning loss” or “summer slide.”  Students can lose approximately two months of reading progress and 2.6 months of math […]

You’ve probably heard a lot about the gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) fields. Getting more girls involved in coding and other sciences is something we at Tynker talk about a lot because it’s so important. Unfortunately, girls aren’t alone in this. Like women, people of color are also largely underrepresented in STEM fields. Lets celebrate Black History Month […]

Looking for an easy way for your child to learn about computer coding independently? Take your child from novice to expert. Just have them follow the path. Start with simple puzzles, advance to block coding basics — then graduate to Python! Read on to explore what’s inside each level. Take a placement test to skip ahead to the Level that’s […]

Getting started with Tynker? Looking for short programs inspire your child to get creative? Watch these videos together. Then let their imagination take over! What will they create with code? To create a new project and follow along, login at tynker.com, visit Projects, then Create a New Project > Blank Block Coding Project.  Move Around  Make an actor move back-and-forth.  […]

Have you seen Tynker’s brand-new AI blocks? They allow you to create all kinds of unique gameplay. Take a look some of of these webcam-powered AI projects for some ideas: Make games that get you moving! Control arcade games with your hands! Create interactive artwork programs! Let’s explore how to do it. You can find an existing Tynker project you’ve […]

Hello tech enthusiasts! In today’s article, we’ll embark on an adventure through the realm of Boolean logic. Boolean logic is an essential concept that plays a significant role in computer science and programming. So, get ready to unravel the mysteries of Boolean logic, discover its history, applications, and learn how to implement it using Tynker’s block code! What Is Boolean […]

This is Part 1 of a series on kids learning about algorithms. Algorithm for kids: Definition, Examples, Benefits and More Even though the word “algorithm” may not be familiar to kids, the truth is that algorithms are present in everything around them. They control the technology they use and even the everyday decisions they make. Algorithms are captivating, and while […]

11 Amazing New Features in Tynker to Spark Your Child’s Interest in Coding 2020 was a challenging year for everyone in so many ways but thanks to our community of young coders Tynker was able to connect and grow like never before. In our courses and contests, millions of kids and teens around the world used their imaginations to create […]

Tynker Summer Code Jam is underway! It’s the hottest coding competition of the year, with a whopping $10,000 in weekly and grand prizes! In fact, Week 1’s winners have already been announced and Week 2’s will be announced LIVE on YouTube on Wednesday, July 1st at 2:30 Eastern! We were so impressed with each of the over 4000 submissions we […]