Tynker Junior

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 […]

9 New Creative Projects Added To Tynker Junior! We’ve just updated our Tynker Junior app with 9 new projects that will inspire your kid’s creativity! This is a super cool app that lets kids get really creative by combining art, music, games, and animation—with code. There are five themed studios with open-ended coding activities in each one. Kids will be […]

Can Your Kids’ Screen Time Be Creative? The holiday season is upon us, which means families will gather to eat, drink, and hopefully be merry. Meanwhile, our kids will gravitate to their computers like never before. As parents, you understand. The weather is awful outside and there’s nothing on TV. Plus, you’re busy. So, why not give the kids a […]

Can Kids Learn to Code Before They Can Read? It’s no secret that software is eating the world and that kids should learn to code as they prepare for their future. But how early should they start? At Tynker, we believe that coding is a skill that should be taught at the same time kids are learning to read and […]

Build Your Own Coding Projects in Tynker Junior Studios! In our latest update to Tynker Junior, pre-readers will create picture stories, compose music and create geometric art with code. Up until now, they have been exploring the adventures to get introduced to computing concepts such as loops and conditional logic. Now they’ll be able to apply their skills in nine creative […]

Announcing Our New Tynker Junior Course: Super Squad! Animatropolis is in trouble! Do you have the coding skills to team up with the Super Squad to restore peace and justice?  In our fifth course for the Tynker Junior app, Super Squad, pre-readers will learn to use conditional statements, loops, and sequencing to retrieve stolen museum treasure while avoiding evil minions. […]

Tynker Junior: Now Available for Schools! FREE for schools till August 1, 2019!* Last December we launched Tynker Junior, a new app designed specifically for early learners ages 4-7 who are just beginning to develop foundational skills such as reading and writing. Today, we are announcing the availability of Tynker Junior for schools. A recent University of Nevada College of Education […]

Tynker Junior — Now Available for Your iPhone! Tynker Junior, the new coding app for younger children, is now available on both iPhone and iPad! Download this FREE app on your phone from the App Store to encourage the younger learners in your family to start their coding journey. Specifically designed for pre-readers who are still learning how to read, […]

NEW: Tynker Junior App! We’re very excited to announce the release of our Tynker Junior app, featured by Apple! This app is specifically designed for pre-readers — children ages 5-7 who are still learning how to read. Tynker Junior features word-free code blocks, pictures, voiceovers, and “tap-tap-tap” interactions — no drag-and-drop required! This way, even kids who haven’t yet learned […]