A Parent’s Guide to Coding for Kids Open up a world of opportunity for your child by introducing them to coding and computer programming from a young age. Kids are insatiably curious and eager to learn and play, and computer programming opportunities lean into their curiosities, engage creativity, and foster life-long problem-solving skills. Coding programs… Continue reading A Parent’s Guide to Coding for Kids
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How to Make a Game on Scratch
How to Make a Game on Scratch Coding skills come quickly for kids who learn on Scratch. Not only is it an entry-level, highly visual, easy-to-learn programming language, but it’s rewarding for kids to be able to create, customize, and play their own games. Created by the MIT Media Lab, Scratch projects help kids learn… Continue reading How to Make a Game on Scratch
How Minecraft Teaches Coding
How Minecraft Teaches Coding With its colorful characters and immersive open world gameplay, Minecraft is one of those games that grabs kids’ attention in a flash. But it’s more than just a game; it’s also an incredible teaching platform to help students learn about computer programming. TheCoderSchool uses the Minecraft Education Edition to teach coding… Continue reading How Minecraft Teaches Coding
Python Programming for Kids
Python Programming for Kids Python is one of the most powerful, yet versatile and easy-to-learn computer programming languages being used by programmers today. It’s complex enough that companies such as Netflix and Spotify use it, yet it’s one of the more accessible languages to learn, making it an amazing language for kids to learn as… Continue reading Python Programming for Kids
Coding for Middle Schoolers: Top Languages, Platforms, and Projects
Coding for Middle Schoolers: Top Languages, Platforms, and Projects Coding inspires critical thinking and is an excellent option for kids in middle school who are hungry to learn about computer science. The logical part of kids’ brains really takes off between ages 11 and 14, and most middle schoolers can grasp more complex topics and… Continue reading Coding for Middle Schoolers: Top Languages, Platforms, and Projects
What Do You Learn in Robotics?
What Do You Learn in Robotics? Artificial intelligence is the stuff sci-fi movies, video games, and comic books are made of, and most kids are crazy for them. At theCoderSchool, we help kids learn how to make their own robot come to life by learning how to code. Even kids without previous programming experience can… Continue reading What Do You Learn in Robotics?
Top Free Platforms to Learn Python for Middle Schoolers
Top Free Platforms to Learn Python for Middle Schoolers Middle school is a dynamic time for kids, especially when it comes to developmental learning. That makes it the perfect time for kids who love computer science and coding to dig into new concepts and face new challenges. Kids ages 11 to 13 tend to thrive… Continue reading Top Free Platforms to Learn Python for Middle Schoolers
Coding for 8 Year Olds: Programming Classes & Camps
Coding for 8 Year Olds: Programming Classes & Camps For young kids interested in computer science, attending a coding camp or taking classes is a wonderful way to help them become tech savvy. While coding may sound like a complicated subject for younger kids, theCoderSchool takes a fun, hands-on approach to teaching the ins and… Continue reading Coding for 8 Year Olds: Programming Classes & Camps
Coding for 7 Year Olds: Programming Classes & Camps
Coding for 7 Year Olds: Programming Classes & Camps Our computer programming classes and camps are all about interactivity and fun. At theCoderSchool, kids learn how some of their favorite games and toys come to life, making coding fun and engaging for kids as young as seven years old. We want to help your kids… Continue reading Coding for 7 Year Olds: Programming Classes & Camps
SVGs
By Daniel K., Age 14 In web design (and in all computer graphics), there are two types of images: Raster graphics and vector graphics. The difference between the two is that while raster graphics usually work better for images, they get pixelated or blotchy if you zoom in too much. However, vector graphics use math… Continue reading SVGs