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Coding for Kids Blog
Coding Apps for Kids
2 June, 2020
Surveys conducted by Common Sense Media in 2017 and 2019 respectively revealed that 42% of children under the age of 8 own their own tablet, and that by the age of 11 over half of children in the US own a smartphone, rising to 84% of teenagers.
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Choosing an Online Summer Coding Camp for your Child
27 May, 2020
Summer camps are a parent’s savior. For some kids, however, the rough-and-tumble camaraderie of camps a million miles away from home with dozens of unknown children is the very definition of hell. Our online summer camps are for the kids who need more than playtime games to fill the summer; for the kids whose eyes light up when they figure out something new; for the kids who have so much to do that they simply don’t have time for sleep-in camps.
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What can 5th graders learn to code?
27 May, 2020
It’s that stage of life when they’re bright enough to master almost anything. Algebra, Shakespeare and Python are all within reach of 10 year olds.
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Online Summer Coding Camps For Kids
22 May, 2020
Organizing activities to fill your child’s summer can be a daunting task. After a whole year at school, children relish the chance to finally relax with friends, enjoy hobbies and sports, and attend summer camp.
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Can You Teach Coding Without A Computer?
12 May, 2020
Children nowadays are extremely tech-savvy, the ability to use a device does not confer the ability to understand how it works, and this is where unplugged activities make all the difference.
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Online Kids Coding Classes with Live Teachers vs Self-Taught Classes
12 May, 2020
Are online coding classes the perfect fit for your child? Read our article comparing online and traditional coding classes if you’re not sure.
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Speaking To Your Kid About Their Coding Classes
6 May, 2020
Start off with these 5 questions and be prepared to be amazed by all the smarts your kid has picked up in their coding lesson!
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4 Reasons Why Classroom Coding Curriculum Isn’t Enough
3 May, 2020
Pitfalls in the US computer science curriculum as a whole are impacting computer programming in the classroom...
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What is Roblox?
28 April, 2020
The hottest game of 2020 has to be Roblox. It’s already the world’s biggest social gaming platform and it’s only getting bigger. Though your kids may gush on about it as if it’s the coolest new thing. Roblox is a platform where over 50 million games are shared freely by a huge community of mostly novice developers.
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What is Python?
27 April, 2020
It is a professional-level multipurpose language used for web development, data analysis, automation, scientific computing, game development and more, and knowledge of Python can be a stepping-stone to a lucrative career. It is suitable for older children and teenagers but can be used by children as young as 8, and its huge user community can provide support and motivation for coders of any ability.
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How to Choose a Computer Programming Language for Kids
23 April, 2020
For kids especially, its vital that the beginning of their computer programming adventure starts off on the right foot. Giving them a programming language that’s too hard or not in line with their interests could put your child off coding for good.
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What is Kodu?
18 April, 2020
Kodu Game Lab is a video game development platform developed by Microsoft. The appealing multimedia and multisensory content present on the platform combined with Kodu’s simple and interactive interface renders it the perfect gateway to programming for young children.
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What is Scratch?
12 April, 2020
Scratch is a visual programming language (VPL) which teaches children the main principles of programming via sequences of drag-and-drop blocks, combined to create a 2D world.
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Minecraft Basics for Parents
8 April, 2020
How can a game with clunky characters roaming pointlessly be so addictive? Why can some ‘Steves’ swim in lava and not die? What on earth is the point of riding on pigs? These and many other questions answered.
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Can Kids Learn to Code Before They Learn to Type?
3 April, 2020
For the best chance of mastering another language, the earlier you start, the better! This doesn’t just apply to foreign languages, but to programming languages too.
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Which Coding Languages Should My Child Learn and Why
1 April, 2020
There are a number of different coding languages available for children of all levels, from visual programming languages which substitute complex syntax for colourful icons, to professional-level textual interfaces which give a glimpse of real-life coding.
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5 Ways to Set Your Kids Up for Coding Success
30 March, 2020
It’s now common knowledge that for kids, learning how to code is a helpful, if not essential skill. Here are five tips for making sure your children get the most out of online coding experiences.
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Online vs Classroom Coding Lessons for Kids
28 March, 2020
It’s already clear as day that the future will be online and overflowing with technology. But what about learning? Already many classes which once took place in a classroom have now migrated to computers.
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When should kids start coding?
25 March, 2020
It is never too early or too late to start coding. In a technologically dependent society, an understanding of the fundamental concepts of computer science, digital literacy, and programming will put kids in a better place for virtually every aspect of their future.
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