By Leandra McGriff October 27, 2022
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The ability to code is a valuable skill that children can apply to their schoolwork and potentially their career. Anyone can develop the skills to become a proficient coder, starting with children in the K-12 setting.
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In the 21st century, many of our day-to-day interactions require coding. The devices and programs we use are expertly crafted by skilled software developers, whose median annual wage in May 2021 was $120,730, making it a lucrative career.
Coding Builds 21st Century skills such as: 1. Creativity 2. Confidence 3. Communication 4. Collaboration 5. Critical Thinking 6. Problem-Solving 7. Time Management 8. Goal-Setting
Coding for kids helps develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and digital literacy skills that can be applied in any academic discipline, whether they love math, science, English, or history.
Block coding programs Utilize text-based, drag-and-drop “blocks” of code to create animated programs or stories. Tynker and Scratch (built by MIT) offer block coding programs, familiarizing kids with key coding concepts before moving on to more advanced courses.
Code.org Code.org is the nonprofit organization behind Hour of Code, an event designed as an introduction to code for kids interested in coding. The organization has inspired tech companies to create free coding tutorials while compiling available resources for parents, including local schools that teach coding.
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Paid Coding Programs Having empowered the creativity of over 60 million young coders worldwide, Tynker offers 70+ award-winning coding courses, from block coding to real-world text coding languages like JavaScript and Python.
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Tynker's mission is to provide every child with solid foundations in Computer Science, programming, and critical thinking skills to prepare them to become better architects of their future world.