Ideas and Tips

  • Last Updated: October 15, 2023 8:28 pm

    How We Fine-Tuned Llama 2 for Our Block Coding Copilot

    This is the behind-the-scenes journey of creating Tynker Copilot, our groundbreaking innovation designed to help kids learn to code...

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  • Last Updated: October 14, 2023 10:36 am

    Frightening Halloween Coding Projects!

    It’s almost time for Halloween so get into the scary season by learning the programming concepts needed to complete...

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  • Last Updated: October 10, 2023 1:55 pm

    Quick Tip Videos: Tynker Tricks in 60 Seconds or Less

    Getting started with Tynker? Looking for short programs inspire your child to get creative? Watch these videos together. Then...

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  • Last Updated: October 9, 2023 12:12 pm

    Can Kids Learn Coding All By Themselves?

    In today’s interconnected world, coding is quickly emerging as a foundational skill, much like reading or arithmetic. As parents...

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  • Last Updated: October 3, 2023 12:45 pm

    Featured Maker: Shay Wants to be a Veterinarian

    Meet our newest Featured Maker, 12-year-old Shay from Chicago! Shay likes to read and play sports. Fantastic! Shay recently...

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  • Last Updated: September 29, 2023 10:00 am

    Beyond the Screen – The Real Benefits of Coding for Kids

    The Cognitive Benefits of Coding for Kids Coding offers a multitude of cognitive benefits for kids that extend far...

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  • Last Updated: September 27, 2023 9:52 am

    Add Webcam Controls to Your Tynker Games

    Have you seen Tynker’s brand-new AI blocks? They allow you to create all kinds of unique gameplay. Take a...

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  • Last Updated: September 25, 2023 9:49 am

    More Minecraft Modding Ideas

    Looking for the right place to begin? Explore dozens of fun, FREE starter tutorials at Tynker.com. Visit the Minecraft...

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  • Last Updated: September 22, 2023 11:37 am

    When Should Your Child First Meet A Computer?

    Today’s world is digital. From the way we communicate and learn to how we entertain ourselves and work, computers...

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