Tynker Blog

  • April 21, 2023

    Tynker

    Last Updated: April 21, 2023 1:17 pm

    Featured Code Jam Winner: Gia is a ballerina!

    Meet our newest Featured Maker and Code Jam winner, 12-year-old Gia from Massachusetts! Gia likes to paint, dance ballet...

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  • April 17, 2023

    Tynker

    Last Updated: April 17, 2023 2:47 pm

    Embracing the Future: The Exciting Impact of Illinois CS Standards and Tynker

    As Illinois embraces Computer Science education, the state is witnessing a surge in innovation and growth. Schools, organizations, and...

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  • April 6, 2023

    Tynker Team

    Last Updated: April 6, 2023 10:57 am

    How to Make a Minecraft Mod

    Introducing Minecraft modding for kids! Tynker’s engaging and user-friendly learning platform empowers children to develop Minecraft mods, program drones,...

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  • April 6, 2023

    Teri Llach

    Last Updated: April 6, 2023 10:33 am

    How Minecraft Modding Boosts Coding Skills

    Today’s kids love Minecraft. That much we know for sure. But what exactly is Minecraft and what is modding...

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  • April 5, 2023

    Tynker

    Last Updated: April 5, 2023 2:00 pm

    How to Teach Variables to Kids

    You can think of programming variables for kids as a box that contains something. You can open the box...

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  • April 5, 2023
    Make your own Video Games for Kids!

    Tynker Team

    Last Updated: April 5, 2023 1:49 pm

    Make Your Own Video Game for Kids!

    Kids love to play video games. That much is obvious. But wouldn’t it be cool if they could make...

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  • April 5, 2023

    Tynker Team

    Last Updated: April 5, 2023 1:46 pm

    Python for Kids: A Beginner’s Guide to Learning Programming with Python

    What can we do as parents to prepare our children for the many academic challenges at school while setting...

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  • April 5, 2023

    Tynker

    Last Updated: April 5, 2023 1:44 pm

    Annie Easley: A Lifetime of Shooting for the Stars

    Without Annie Easley, hybrid vehicles (or spaceflight as we know it) might not exist!

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  • April 5, 2023

    Teri Llach

    Last Updated: April 5, 2023 1:43 pm

    Coding For Teenagers: 5 Great Reasons to Code!

    Now is the perfect time to start exploring computer science and coding, especially for teens thinking about their future—whether...

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