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Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – June 2021

Jennifer Gilbert — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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Educators and organizations are using coding to prepare kids for the future and bounce back from an unusual school year. See how students are getting access to more STEM resources below.

1. 3 Way to Prepare Students for a Future STEAM-Powered Workforce

STEAM job openings are continuing to grow, which means kids today will have better opportunities as adults if they have a background in STEAM. Find out how you can help your kids prepare for their futures now.

2. With Summer Vacation Looming, Educators Worry About Lasting Fallout of Pandemic Schooling

This past school year was unlike any in recent memory, and parents and educators alike are concerned about the impact on kids. Find out what a survey of nearly 10,000 educators revealed as their top concerns for their students.

3. Do Kids Need to Learn How to Code?

If you’re looking for even more reasons why kids benefit from learning to code, check out this article that includes data from LinkedIn and MIT.

4. Kiddo Byte Offers Free Computer Coding to Kids Who Lack Access

Kiddo Byte was founded by a high school student who wanted to increase access to computer science resources and classes. His organization is helping a Massachusetts nonprofit for homeless women and children offer free coding classes for kids.

5. Computer Coding Could Count as a Foreign Language Credit Under Bill

There’s a reason they’re called programming languages! A current bill in Michigan would allow high school students in that state to take computer coding classes to fulfill the foreign language requirement for graduation.

6. Study Uses Unique Method to Help Visually Impaired Kids Learn STEM

A new study demonstrates how models can help kids with visual impairments learn STEM lessons that would normally be difficult for them to see and understand.

7. The Public and Private Sectors Need More STEM Talent – Here’s How They Can Get It

We know that STEM is the future, but right now there aren’t enough qualified candidates to fill the STEM jobs currently available. Here are some ideas for how we can get more STEM talent in the US (coding plays a big part!).

8. 3 Ways Schools Can Improve STEM Learning for Black Students

STEM is important for everyone, but black people make up just 9% of the current STEM workforce. See how we can improve this starting with today’s generation of students.

9. To Welcome Students Back to In-Person Learning, Build a Coding Playground

After a school year that was mostly virtual for most students, many districts are preparing to go back to in-person learning. Discover how one educator thinks coding can help with this transition for the 2021/22 school year.

10. Apple’s Educational iOS Coding Tool Lets Users Build and Submit App Store Apps

Swift Playground has been around for a few years already, but Apple’s newest update allows users to not only learn how to code Swift, but build and submit apps to the App Store straight from an iPad.

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Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – May 2021

Jennifer Gilbert — Tue, 18 May 2021 01:19:29 +0000

Online coding academy for kids and teens ages 8-18. Enroll to learn real-world programming languages like Python, Java, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and more!

Companies are responding to the demand for new technology resources for kids, including new devices, games, and web browsers. There’s also a lot of talk about how to make it easier for kids and teachers to access technology at school and home — see the latest news below.

1. 17 Compelling Canadian Toy Industry Statistics for 2021

The toy industry is growing in 2021, especially with video games and electronic toys. Find out what toys are most in demand this year so far.

2. Microsoft Edge’s New Kids Mode Offers Curated Set of Child-Friendly Websites

This brand-new feature with Microsoft’s web browser allows kids to access a list of about 70 pre-approved safe websites. Parents can choose between two different age groups and kids get to choose from different colorful themes with popular characters.

3. Gervais School District Using Technology to Keep Kids in the Classroom

Contact tracing is important in the fight against COVID and one school district in Oregon is utilizing technology to make it easier. Find out how these special lanyards work and the difference they’ve made for students and teachers.

4. 15-Year-Old Girl Sees Void, Publishes Coding Book for Kids

After seeing that her classmates in her AP Computer Science class were mostly boys, this high school sophomore decided to write a gender neutral book to introduce kids to coding in Python. See what she has planned now that her book is published.

5. Steve Jobs: The Childhood of a Great Inventor

We all know what Steve Jobs accomplished as an adult, but as a child he was encouraged by his parents to be curious and by his teachers and mentors to develop a love of learning. Learn more about the childhood of this technology legend.

6. Four-Year-Old Pakistan Girl Areesh Fatima Becomes Youngest Microsoft Professional

The Microsoft Certified Professional Exam is designed for IT professionals to certify their technical expertise, but this remarkable 4-year-old recently passed the exam with flying colors.

7. Some Kids Never Logged Onto Remote School. Now What?

When schools went virtual at the start of the pandemic, not every student had access to a device and internet service at home. See what different states did to help their students and how districts are continuing to try to bridge the technology gap between school and home.

8. Amazon Announces New Fire Tablets and Kids Additions

Amazon’s popular devices are getting an upgrade, with lighter and thinner designs and longer battery life. The company also introduced a new tablet for kids, the Fire Kids Pro, which is aimed at older kids and includes a digital store and popular apps like Disney+, Zoom, and Minecraft, which can all be controlled and restricted by parents.

9. Nintendo’s Game Builder Garage Teaches Your Kid to Code

Nintendo is jumping into the world of coding for kids with their new game for the Switch. Players go through different lessons that teach fundamentals of coding while building games. Find out what you can do once you get through all the tutorials.

10. Comeback Kid Fortran Reappears in Programming Index

The April report for the most popular programming languages showed the first commercial programming language, Fortran, entering the list at number 20. Python, Java, C, C++, and JavaScript have been holding strong in the top 20 without much movement for a year.

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Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – March 2021

Jacob Smith — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 07:59:43 +0000

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March is the month where we celebrate International Women’s Day, and in honor of that, many of our resources this month are focused on the impact that women have had on coding. From board game building coders to the very first programmer, Ada Lovelace, these ladies prove that STEM is better with women.

1. What is JavaScript Used For? More Than You Realize

JavaScript hasn’t always been as flexible as it is now, but with every increase in its capabilities it becomes useful for plenty of new things. A great explainer on some of the uses for JavaScript.

2. I Lost My Sister to COVID. This is How I’m Honoring Her Memory

Dr. Koshi Dhingra shares the touching way she is using her sister’s memory to inspire young girls to pursue a love of STEM. This one is a tear jerker and worth a read.

3. Women in STEM: Paving the Way for Future Female Leaders

Sphero does a great job of celebrating the strides that women have made in the fields of science and engineering. There’s still a long way to go, but it’s good to see a company promoting diversity.

4. Samaira Mehta shows other kids the fun of coding by inventing board games

I don’t think I’m alone in my love for board games. They’re fun. But the idea that kids could learn the basics of coding through something as fun and approachable as a board game? Pure genius created by a 12-year-old coder.

5. Countdown to Mars: How NASA involved kids in its Perseverance rover mission

Watching the Perseverance landing footage was one amazing experience. Finding out how these kids were involved makes it even better! This was a great choice by NASA.

6. These STEM Kits Help Kids Explore Tech Entrepreneurship at a Young Age

STEM kits are a ready-made way to get your kids exploring technology. They come packed with everything you need to get started and provide a fun opportunity to dive right in to the learning.

7. Why it’s OK to give your kid extra screen time during the pandemic

As a parent of young children myself, this article came as a breath of fresh air. Screen time comes with a whole host of benefits, including an early familiarity with technology. What a relief!

8. 11 Awesome STEM Toys for Kids

Students can and are using coding to solve problems in their community. By collaborating on useful projects, kids can learn important skills such as time management, professional communication, and organization, all while making a difference.

9. How Tech Leaders Can Help Shape the Future of K-12 Education with Ed-techWorth It?

K-12 education has changed and e-learning and edtech are shaping the future of education. These are great ways tech leaders are getting involed to make sure kids keep learning.

10. The Importance Of Recognising Women’s Contributions To STEM

It’s not widely known, but women have been doing programming for as long as it has been a field. In fact, the very first programmer was a woman named Ada Lovelace. Check out her story to find out more!

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Top 10 Coding Resources – February 2021

Elizabeth Smith — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:05:13 +0000

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There are a lot of positives to screen time if we can learn how to tap into them. That does beg a certain question. How can we tap into the positives of screen time? This month’s haul of resources gives us a bit of inspiration and tools to get your kids, young and older, coding.

1. The Upside to Screen Time

As the guilt of too much screen time starts to nag, Dr. Jenny Radesky has some hope for us. Check out all the benefits of screen time Dr. Radesky lists and check in on the potential your kid has.

2. A 6 year old became the world’s youngest computer programmer

What’s more impressive, getting into the Guinness Book of World records at age 6 or mastering Python in 6 months? Not every kid can be the youngest computer programmer, but we can all be inspired.

3. Bahamian pre-teen launches initiative to teach kids how to code

Chelsea didn’t quit when coding became boring for her but she was worried that other kids might. To prevent this, she cultivated content that spoke to their interests. Chelsea shared her skills and now her story.

4. Written in Her Code

Where does coding education start for our kids? Too few schools are offering computer science education. But teachers are starting to notice this void, and they’re stepping up to the challenge.

5. Library Introduces STEM Kits for Children

Teachers aren’t the only ones stepping up. Librarians are looking for ways to help get kids into STEM, too. Neuse Regional Library found these STEM kits as an exciting option to make that happen.

6. Learning with — and about — AI technology

As AI starts to take off, there are some major questions that educators are beginning to ask. How do we help kids learn this technology? And how do we make this accessible to all kids?

7. The 4 Best Tablets for Kids on the Market Today

Educators have already started asking the important questions. Now, it’s time for parents to start asking what the right equipment is for our kids to take off in the digital age.

8. Best Coding Apps for your Coding Obsessed Kids

Keep coding education fun and relating to kids interests, apps are perfect for introducing coding concepts without making it seem like work. It’s guilt-free screen time.

9. 4 Paths for Breaking into the Technology Industry in 2021

What about when your kids are older? Kids in high school and college may be considering a career in technology. How do they break into the tech field? This article has 4 options to consider.

10. 40 Tweets About Parenting With Today’s Technology

This digital age is a new one. It’s new for our kids and it’s new for parents. This article has collected tweets from the joys and struggles of parenting next to Alexa. It’s worth a laugh.

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Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – January 2021

Elizabeth Smith — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:15:20 +0000

Online coding academy for kids and teens ages 8-18. Enroll to learn real-world programming languages like Python, Java, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and more!

Back when I was in school, we didn’t call it “coding”. We called it critical thinking skills. “Coding” for young kids is basically the same thing except with real-life application of a viable career path as the focus.

Our articles this month take us on a journey of how to start coding, yes, even really young, and how coding and online learning affect bodies and our hobbies.

1. Never too young to learn coding

This article emphasizes using the right techniques to teach children to code. The right techniques are the trick to making sure code isn’t overwhelming. For example, we’d never recommend starting 5 year olds on Java.

2. Why a computer isn’t the first thing you need when teaching kids to code

It’s a misconception that coding starts on a computer. This article talks about how computational thinking is primarily communication and that learning starts in tactile and concrete ways.

3. Brain activity while coding differs from processing language or doing maths

Communication may be key but neuroscientists have found that coding does not activate the same part of the brain as language. Instead it’s closer to using math, but not exactly. This article explains.

4. Online Learning Results in Physical Effects on Kids

Hand in hand with coding education is online learning. Here, not only the brain is being affected. This article talks about the effects on online learning on kids’ eyes and spines, and how to help.

5. Kids are sick of Zoom too—so their teachers are getting creative

From coding to math to science, good education isn’t about holding noses to books but discovering how to teach through fun and innovative ways. Online learning has been an accelerant for this shift.

This article presents a solution to homes without enough PCs for their learners. Playstations and Xboxes can access the web. Using controllers to navigate takes gamification to an interesting level.

7. 7 Gift Ideas for Kids Who Want to Code

Thinking about tactile and concrete ways of learning to code, this article has gadgets and gizmos aplenty. These gifts are perfect for presenting kids with a platform for learning to code.

8. 5 Programming Languages That Will Dominate 2021: Python, Go, More

The focus shouldn’t be so much what’s dominating now but what will still be dominating in 2030. Especially for our kids, you want to think long term about the value of a particular language.

9. You think you’ve done puzzles during the pandemic?

Puzzles are fun for all ages, but some puzzles are a little too complex for a Saturday night. This puzzle solution was a labor of 5 years and an extensive amount of code. So coding helps us play, too!

10. Poetry vs. programming: Wandering the city, a writer finds the intersection of literature and code

It’s an unusual delight to read about coding from a poet’s perspective. FYI – flaneur is an aimless stroller. Ok, now you’re ready for this unique wrestling with written lines.

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Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – December 2020

Elizabeth Smith — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:45:13 +0000

Online coding academy for kids and teens ages 8-18. Enroll to learn real-world programming languages like Python, Java, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and more!

All I want for Christmas is more kids in coding! Coding and STEM have traditionally been fields without much diversity, but these articles are showing a shift. Women, POC, children, and rockstars are sharing their unique gifts through code. Get inspired and find ways to help your kid in their pursuit of coding.

1. Best STEM and Tech Gifts For Kids and Teens 2020

Need a last minute gift idea? This is a list of tried and true gifts that your kid would love to see under the tree. From robots to VR headsets, we’re wishing you a tech-y Christmas this year.

2. Inspirational Women in STEM and Tech: Sunita Kaur of Twitch On The 5 Leadership Lessons She Learned From Her Experience

We love to see women in STEM rise up and take leadership. It can be a hard road to do that in a male dominated industry, but Sunita Kaur succeeded and shares her wisdom in leading as a woman in STEM.

3. BBC Recruits Doctor Who to Help Teach Kids How to Code

Doctor Who fans can get excited because the Doctor is sharing her curious tools with young coders everywhere. The HiFive Inventor is a fun gift for any Whovian.

4. This Female Founder Is Creating A Playground That Breaks Down Barriers In STEM Education

We knew that coding early helps open possibilities for girls and minority groups. Bryanne Leeming figured out a way to make coding a whole body experience, making it more accessible to all.

5. STEM Is Not an Acronym

STEM got its name from an acronym of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, but why were those four subjects integrated into STEM? This article explains how the whole is more than the sum of its parts.

6. Coding the future: the tech kids solving life’s problems

Five stories of kids with one thing in common: they’re using code to address problems. From developing medical equipment to video games for the blind and much more. Check out these kids and get inspired.

7. Rockstar programmer: Rivers Cuomo finds meaning in coding

Coding isn’t just for STEM careers. Nearly all jobs could be benefitted by knowledge in coding. Even rock stars, like the frontman for Weezer, find that coding makes their jobs easier.

8. Kids guide to 200+ common programming terms and definitions

We don’t usually post our own content, but this dictionary is really useful. It’s “Let Me Add a Bookmark so I can Find it Every Time My Kid Starts Talking About Their Coding Classes” useful.

9. Makers partners with Coding Black Females

Diversity makes us better. How important is it to see black women in the coding field? Important enough to provide them free education. See how Coding Black Females supports diverse talent.

10. Local 13-year-old with passion for coding is trying to make Christmas cheer contagious with light show

The title says it all. Nicholas Burlarley saved up all year to buy the tech for a festive light show. He faced a lot of challenges, including sabotage from a grinch, but that didn’t stall the show.

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Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – November 2020

Elizabeth Rodriguez — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:14:37 +0000

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The holidays are here and there is much to thankful for, especially the safety and security of our families online. This month top 10 highlights cybersecurity and also goes over some great resources for remote learning!

1. 18 Chromebook keyboard shortcuts every student should know

Now that many students have gone remote, schools are passing out Chromebooks like candy. However, many schools give limited instructions as to how to effectively use Chromebooks. This is a fantastic list of keyboard shortcuts that your kid should know!

2. Coding for kids: how children learn to program and have fun doing it

Are you still trying to figure out how to make coding fun for your child? This article shares the important reasons your kid should learn to code and different platforms to help you do just that! Of course, our coding classes are a great choice too.

3. 10 benefits of coding beyond the computer

You may not be convinced that coding is one of the most important 21st century skills you could teach your kid. Check out this article to get an in-depth explanation of the soft skills that coding teaches kids for success in work and life.

4. 5 handy tips for early coders!

Coding can be incredibly hard at times so we often rely on the experience of others to guide us. That’s why handy tips like these can go a long way. This article covers 5 tips for early coders, all of which I’ve implemented in my own life!

5. Spooky Splats Coding Game for Kids

Halloween has passed, but you can play the Spooky Splats game through the holidays with your family. Unruly Splats uses code to deliver an adventure in a haunted house where your job is to keep the lights on. Play now!

6. Junior coding app teaches how kids can spot security flaws

What other exciting thing happens in October besides Halloween? National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This article celebrates Cybersecurity by sharing a cool app that teaches young kids how to find security flaws.

7. This Jewish Teen Is Making Computer Coding Accessible to All Kids

Noah Rubin, a 17-year-old coding guru is helping out his community by teaching other kids how to code. Read how and why he did it!

8. The Importance of Teaching Kids About Cybersecurity and Privacy

Since it is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, here is a great article that talks about the importance of teaching kids about cybersecurity and privacy. Both of which are extremely important subjects for the safety of your child.

9. Internet Safety Guide for Kids

You’re probably well aware that keeping your child safe while they browse the Internet is extremely important. Read about some of the most common threats to your child online, as well as some ways that you can keep your child safe.

10. All-girl teen coding team develops app that rates restaurants on COVID-19 safety

Recently, there has been a big push for more women to get into STEM. Check out how this inventive group of girls, ages 16 to 19, created an app that rates restaurants on how safe they are in relation to the coronavirus!

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Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – October 2020

Elizabeth Rodriguez — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 04:34:57 +0000

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The theme of this month’s top 10 is fun and new ways for your kids to get into STEM. We have everything from programming robots to cooking. Enjoy!

1. Best Coding Robots for Kids 2020

Beep boop! If your child wants to start learning robotics, you should consider buying them one of these. Not only do these robots help encourage kids to pursue computer science, but they have fun in the process!

2. 14-year-old Coding Prodigy Sparks Love of STEM for Ontario Kids

It’s always amazing hearing about the initiative that some kids will take in order to pursue what they feel is right. This article talks about a young teen that is pushing to create an inclusive program for teaching kids how to code.

3. Watch This, Do That: Black Panther

Are you trying to encourage your child to read more? It may be a good idea to check out the Black Panther: Warriors of Wakanda book. It’s filled with great coding activities that are sure to keep your kid busy.

4. Here’s why schools must include coding in school curriculum

Coding isn’t only an incredibly fun and useful skill to learn. It’s also great at teaching other soft and hard skills, some of which include critical thinking, attention to detail, and creativity!

5. Make cooking your kids’ curriculum

The importance of kids engaging in STEM is clear. How to get your kids to do that, however, isn’t always straight forward. Check out this article to see a list of STEM activities that involve — you guessed it — cooking.

6. Meet the Kids Who are Designing Apps and Games

Check out what these kids are doing with their coding skills. From things like quizzes to video games, these kids sure are creative!

7. Disney Codeillusion Makes Learning To Code Like A Magical Adventure For Kids

If, like me, your kid is a huge Disney fan, they may want to take a look at one of Disney’s newest releases: Codeillusion. It’s a fun way to learn how to code that incorporates your favorite Disney characters and scenes!

8. They’ll Make It Anywhere: Hands-On Maker and Science Activities Go Virtual

Ever wondered what happened to maker spaces during quarantine? Now you don’t have to. Makerspaces are going virtual and are making sure to keep it interesting and engaging!

9. Apple’s major tech rollout will help Scottish kids crack the code

Upon invention, nobody could have expected how heavily Apple technology would be integrated in schools all around the world. See how iPads are revolutionizing the classrooms in Scotland for 6000 students.

10. Why learning to code is vital for our future

With coding having become so central to the standard operation of all modern businesses, it’s no wonder people are running to pick up some programming skills. Not only do programming skills make people a much more valuable employee, but they teach them skills that benefit other areas of their lives.

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Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – September 2020

Elizabeth Rodriguez — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 22:02:20 +0000

Online coding academy for kids and teens ages 8-18. Enroll to learn real-world programming languages like Python, Java, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and more!

With school right around the corner, de-stress by taking a look at some of these interesting articles. Explore everything from young tech geniuses to interesting coding challenges!

1. 5 Women Revolutionizing the Tech World

With only 20% of computer science students and computer science professionals being women, it’s always nice to see examples of successful CS women. This article covers five women who are impacting the tech world TODAY.

2. Letter to a Young Programmer

Show this letter to any child that is just getting into programming. This letter is a sweet and silly letter giving some great encouragement and some true tips for young programmers.

3. Future technology: 22 ideas about to change our world

Interested in what cool technology is going to shape our futures? Check out this awesome article. It has everything from robot dogs to machines that stop forest fires with sound.

4. 10 Best Robots for Kids to Learn STEM

Sometimes students prefer a more hands on approach when learning about STEM. If you’re in the market for a new and fun educational opportunity, get your hands on one of these ten robots.

5. It’s more important than ever for kids to learn to code. Here’s what parents can do to get them excited about it

This article takes a dive into understanding the importance of learning how to code. Taking into account COVID-19’s impact on several markets, the author discusses how coding can help put children ahead in their field.

6. China bans Scratch, MIT’s programming language for kids

In recent news, China banned MIT’s Scratch. Once used as a tool to help accelerate students’ coding education all over the world, now Chine, a leading nation, has decided to ban Scratch because of anti-China messages.

7. Pi-top [4] Review: Learning Made Easy on the Raspberry Pi

If you don’t already have one, you should definitely look into this. Raspberry Pis were released back in 2012 and have put computing power in the hands of the people. But don’t take my word for it, this article gives a detailed review!

8. Coding books for kids: Initial computer coding lessons for curious kids

If your child enjoys reading, then they may want to check out one of these coding books! Here is a list of programming books created specifically for kids, along with information on how to get them.

9. Kids Can Have Fun And Learn To Code With This Cool Robot

iRobot is a fun and creative tool designed with kids in mind. This robot will not only teach your child how to learn, but it also provides an opportunity to be a creative outlet by using it to create cool art!

10. The best STEM toys 2020

Having a good foundation in STEM is an important 21st century skill. Learning doesn’t have to be boring, however. Check out these toys that will help your kid learn different STEM concepts!

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Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – August 2020

Elizabeth Rodriguez — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 00:55:00 +0000

Online coding academy for kids and teens ages 8-18. Enroll to learn real-world programming languages like Python, Java, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and more!

With school right around the corner, de-stress by taking a look at some of these interesting articles. Explore everything from young tech geniuses to interesting coding challenges!

1. 5 Tech Geniuses – How They Got Started

Have you ever wondered how some of the most influential technology personalities, like Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, came to be where they are today? They started young, see what these tech geniuses and others were doing as young as age 10.

2. JavaScript Practical Coding Challenges For Beginners

If your child is learning to code in JavaScript, try handing them one or all 50+ of these challenges! These fun challenges are specifically for JavaScript beginners and will help your kid cement their programming skills.

3. Virtual Camp Teaches Kids Cyber Skills

There are always tech opportunities for students if you know where to look. The University of Delaware held a cyber security camp for over 60 middle schoolers where they learned cryptography. Check out this cool virtual camp!

4. This 12-year-old CEO is offering free coding, AI classes during COVID-19

CoderBunnyz’ 12 year old CEO Samaira Mehta is at it again offering free coding classes! Her goal is to teach one billion kids to code by 2030 and we are here for it. See how CoderBunnyz is doing their part for kids coding.

5. Pai aims to unearth creativity and coding skills in children through Botzees robot

Kids can learn how to code with a variety of cool and exciting STEM toys and robots. See how Pai, a Chinese tech company, is creating fun coding kits to strengthen students’ STEM skills with tablets, robots, and smartwatches for kids.

6. Riverina coding championship for year 7 to 10 students

Charles Sturt University partnered with Riverina Anglican College to put on a fun coding competition for 7th to 10th graders! It’s always great getting to see a group of kids flexing their coding skills and they hope to help the region’s best coders to get up to speed with the very latest in coding.

7. East Cape pupils shine in coding contest

Almost 500 students joined a coding competition in Eastern Cape, but 16 year old Mdantsane whizz-kid Zukhanye Swartbooi scored the highest points in the Mandela Day BOATS coding tournament. See what his grand prize was and how it will help him further his coding education.

8. How to teach kids to use tech to help others

9. Mississauga teen making a difference with STEM tutorials

Arya Peruma, grade 10, is a teen passionate about helping her community and has dedicated her time to helping teach middle and high school students how to code. Not only is she scoring points for college admissions, but improving her own coding skills and giving back to local kids. Beautiful!

10. Resource Guide to DIY STEM Projects for Teens

Personal projects are a huge plus on any college resume. If you are interested in boosting your child’s resume by having them complete their own projects, but aren’t sure where to start, I highly recommend reading these DIY STEM projects for teens.

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Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – June 2021

1. 3 Way to Prepare Students for a Future STEAM-Powered Workforce

2. With Summer Vacation Looming, Educators Worry About Lasting Fallout of Pandemic Schooling

3. Do Kids Need to Learn How to Code?

4. Kiddo Byte Offers Free Computer Coding to Kids Who Lack Access

5. Computer Coding Could Count as a Foreign Language Credit Under Bill

6. Study Uses Unique Method to Help Visually Impaired Kids Learn STEM

7. The Public and Private Sectors Need More STEM Talent – Here’s How They Can Get It

8. 3 Ways Schools Can Improve STEM Learning for Black Students

9. To Welcome Students Back to In-Person Learning, Build a Coding Playground

10. Apple’s Educational iOS Coding Tool Lets Users Build and Submit App Store Apps

Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – May 2021

1. 17 Compelling Canadian Toy Industry Statistics for 2021

2. Microsoft Edge’s New Kids Mode Offers Curated Set of Child-Friendly Websites

3. Gervais School District Using Technology to Keep Kids in the Classroom

4. 15-Year-Old Girl Sees Void, Publishes Coding Book for Kids

5. Steve Jobs: The Childhood of a Great Inventor

6. Four-Year-Old Pakistan Girl Areesh Fatima Becomes Youngest Microsoft Professional

7. Some Kids Never Logged Onto Remote School. Now What?

8. Amazon Announces New Fire Tablets and Kids Additions

9. Nintendo’s Game Builder Garage Teaches Your Kid to Code

10. Comeback Kid Fortran Reappears in Programming Index

Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – March 2021

1. What is JavaScript Used For? More Than You Realize

2. I Lost My Sister to COVID. This is How I’m Honoring Her Memory

3. Women in STEM: Paving the Way for Future Female Leaders

4. Samaira Mehta shows other kids the fun of coding by inventing board games

5. Countdown to Mars: How NASA involved kids in its Perseverance rover mission

6. These STEM Kits Help Kids Explore Tech Entrepreneurship at a Young Age

7. Why it’s OK to give your kid extra screen time during the pandemic

8. 11 Awesome STEM Toys for Kids

9. How Tech Leaders Can Help Shape the Future of K-12 Education with Ed-techWorth It?

10. The Importance Of Recognising Women’s Contributions To STEM

Top 10 Coding Resources – February 2021

1. The Upside to Screen Time

2. A 6 year old became the world’s youngest computer programmer

3. Bahamian pre-teen launches initiative to teach kids how to code

4. Written in Her Code

5. Library Introduces STEM Kits for Children

6. Learning with — and about — AI technology

7. The 4 Best Tablets for Kids on the Market Today

8. Best Coding Apps for your Coding Obsessed Kids

9. 4 Paths for Breaking into the Technology Industry in 2021

10. 40 Tweets About Parenting With Today’s Technology

Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – January 2021

1. Never too young to learn coding

2. Why a computer isn’t the first thing you need when teaching kids to code

3. Brain activity while coding differs from processing language or doing maths

4. Online Learning Results in Physical Effects on Kids

5. Kids are sick of Zoom too—so their teachers are getting creative

6. People share trick showing how to use Playstation and Xbox to access home learning

7. 7 Gift Ideas for Kids Who Want to Code

8. 5 Programming Languages That Will Dominate 2021: Python, Go, More

9. You think you’ve done puzzles during the pandemic?

10. Poetry vs. programming: Wandering the city, a writer finds the intersection of literature and code

Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – December 2020

1. Best STEM and Tech Gifts For Kids and Teens 2020

2. Inspirational Women in STEM and Tech: Sunita Kaur of Twitch On The 5 Leadership Lessons She Learned From Her Experience

3. BBC Recruits Doctor Who to Help Teach Kids How to Code

4. This Female Founder Is Creating A Playground That Breaks Down Barriers In STEM Education

5. STEM Is Not an Acronym

6. Coding the future: the tech kids solving life’s problems

7. Rockstar programmer: Rivers Cuomo finds meaning in coding

8. Kids guide to 200+ common programming terms and definitions

9. Makers partners with Coding Black Females

10. Local 13-year-old with passion for coding is trying to make Christmas cheer contagious with light show

Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – November 2020

1. 18 Chromebook keyboard shortcuts every student should know

2. Coding for kids: how children learn to program and have fun doing it

3. 10 benefits of coding beyond the computer

4. 5 handy tips for early coders!

5. Spooky Splats Coding Game for Kids

6. Junior coding app teaches how kids can spot security flaws

7. This Jewish Teen Is Making Computer Coding Accessible to All Kids

8. The Importance of Teaching Kids About Cybersecurity and Privacy

9. Internet Safety Guide for Kids

10. All-girl teen coding team develops app that rates restaurants on COVID-19 safety

Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – October 2020

1. Best Coding Robots for Kids 2020