{"id":21307,"date":"2020-05-29T08:44:48","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T15:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/?p=21307"},"modified":"2023-03-08T08:59:18","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T16:59:18","slug":"exercise-your-kids-brains-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/exercise-your-kids-brains-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise Your Kids\u2019 Brains This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a093e577de6a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #206be5;color:#206be5\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #206be5;color:#206be5\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a093e577de6a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/exercise-your-kids-brains-this-summer\/#Exercise_Your_Kids_Brains_This_Summer\" >Exercise Your Kids\u2019 Brains This Summer&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/exercise-your-kids-brains-this-summer\/#Tynker_Makes_Learning_FUN\" >Tynker Makes Learning FUN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/exercise-your-kids-brains-this-summer\/#Kids_Need_A_Routine\" >Kids Need A Routine&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/exercise-your-kids-brains-this-summer\/#Kids_Can_Learn_A_New_Skill\" >Kids Can Learn A New Skill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/exercise-your-kids-brains-this-summer\/#What_Does_The_Future_Hold\" >What Does The Future Hold?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/exercise-your-kids-brains-this-summer\/#Tynkers_SUMMER_PROGRAM\" >Tynker\u2019s SUMMER PROGRAM&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_Your_Kids_Brains_This_Summer\"><\/span><strong>Exercise Your Kids\u2019 Brains This Summer&nbsp;<\/strong><br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>School\u2019s almost out but that doesn\u2019t mean kids should stop learning. In fact, this is the perfect time for parents to help them avoid the dreaded <strong><em>Summer Slide<\/em><\/strong>\u2014the loss of knowledge over summer break. Students, on average, lose  up to 30% of their school-year learning over the summer. Fortunately, this doesn\u2019t have to happen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tynker keeps young minds sharp by providing fun interactive coding lessons focused on their individual interests. It\u2019s easy to get started and kids (ages 5-18) can play and learn all on their own, fine-tuning their cognitive abilities with a broad range of courses and activities designed to increase their ability to problem-solve and think critically.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These skills will benefit them tremendously, giving them a head start in their classes when they return to school in the fall. This is especially true for math class, where students will be better equipped to analyze the different ways of solving a problem.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tynker_Makes_Learning_FUN\"><\/span><strong>Tynker Makes Learning FUN<\/strong><br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether they\u2019re interested in <strong>game design<\/strong>, <strong>drones<\/strong>, <strong>art<\/strong>, <strong>robotics<\/strong>, <strong>music<\/strong>, or advanced coding languages like <strong>Python<\/strong>, kids of all ages and experience levels are having a blast with coding, making their screen time with Tynker not just <strong>productive<\/strong> but <strong>creative<\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, coding knowledge will practically hand kids future job opportunities in science, engineering, and tech, even design and animation\u2026 wherever their dreams take them. In the meantime, we also have <strong>Minecraft<\/strong>, so kids can create cool mods, add-ons, texture packs, and more!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kids_Need_A_Routine\"><\/span><strong>Kids Need A Routine&nbsp;<\/strong><br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting kids in a consistent routine this summer is also important, especially since they\u2019ve been away from a structured school environment for months. Also, physical exercise should be part of the plan every day, as should a little quiet time, especially with <strong>a good book<\/strong>. As parents, we want to make sure our kids are happy, healthy, and motivated to learn.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kids_Can_Learn_A_New_Skill\"><\/span><strong>Kids Can Learn A New Skill<\/strong><br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For kids, this is the best time to begin coding. Like a foreign language, code is best learned early. Once kids are fluent in the type of thinking required to break down and solve coding problems, the transition to other more advanced coding languages is relatively straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Tynker, you get <strong>40+ programming courses<\/strong> including <strong>AR<\/strong> and <strong>Python<\/strong>, not to mention <strong>3,700+ coding activities<\/strong> with <strong>daily coding missions<\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, our amazing <strong>Tynker Summer Code Jam<\/strong> is back on with weekly coding challenges and <strong>$10,000 in prizes<\/strong>\u2014not to mention bragging rights!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_The_Future_Hold\"><\/span><strong>What Does The Future Hold?<\/strong><br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Going forward, online\/remote learning will become part of the new norm. 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Purchase any of our current quarterly, annual, or lifetime plans and get access to all of Tynker, including our summer program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Track 1: Art &amp; Music<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Track 2: Minecraft Modding (Bedrock)<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Track 3: Game Design<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Track 4: Minecraft Game Design (Java)<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Track 5: Robotics &amp; AR<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Track 6: Advanced Coding<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of Tynker\u2019s tracks involves programming concepts, allowing kids to explore coding in a structured environment while giving them the chance to apply it to a project. 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