Balancing Screen Time and Coding for Your Child
Timilehin, an inquisitive 10-year-old, eagerly delves into his first coding project. He’s thrilled to animate his favourite storybook characters, but two hours later, his mother, Mrs Olu, looks at the clock with growing concern. “This is wonderful,” she thinks, “but how can I balance his screen time with healthy habits?” For many parents, encouraging a […]
Finding Age-Appropriate Coding Resources for Kids: A Parent’s Journey
Imagine this: Ayo, a 10-year-old, excitedly sits in front of his father’s laptop, ready to explore the world of coding for the first time. Her mother, Mrs Adeola, had found an online resource she thought would be perfect. But after spending hours sifting through the material, she realized it was either too simplistic for Ayo’s […]
Why Coding is Essential for Kids in Today’s Digital Age
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, coding has emerged as a vital skill, surpassing the boundaries of programming and delving deep into the realms of problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Coding isn’t just about writing lines of code; it’s about equipping kids with the tools to navigate and excel in a technology-driven world. Beyond Programming: […]
Introduction to Scratch Coding
Table of Contents Introduction What is Scratch coding? Scratch is a free, block-based programming language designed specifically for kids, making coding fun and accessible. Developed by MIT, Scratch provides an excellent platform for children to learn coding concepts early through its educational website, available at no cost. With Scratch, kids can explore visual programming by […]
Kidz Tech Coding Club Summer Online Coding Class: A Resounding Success!
This year’s Kidz Tech Coding Club Summer Online Coding Class was nothing short of superb! With a massive turnout and countless unveiling moments, the boot camp was a hit with kids from across the globe. Throughout the sessions, our young coders had a fantastic time diving into the world of programming, exploring new technologies, and […]
Kidz Tech Coding Club Summer Coding Boot Camp 4.0
The August edition of the Kidz Tech Coding Club Summer Coding Boot Camp 4.0 was a remarkable success! With over 35 participants, the boot camp extended across two physical locations, bringing together young coders eager to learn and explore the world of technology. Through hands-on sessions and interactive projects, the participants honed their coding skills, […]
Celebrating the Graduates of Kidz Tech Coding Club – End of Session 2024
As we conclude another remarkable year at Kidz Tech Coding Club, we are proud to honour our 2024 graduates! This year has been a journey of innovation, learning, and creativity as our students embraced new coding challenges and grew their skills in exciting tech fields. Throughout the year, our students excelled in Artificial Intelligence, Game […]
10 Coding Platforms for Every Child and guess what? They are FREE!!!
1. Scratch (scratch.mit.edu): Scratch is a block-based visual programming language that’s great for beginners and children. It allows kids to create interactive stories, games, and animations. 2. Code.org (code.org): Code.org offers a variety of coding tutorials and courses, including Hour of Code activities that are suitable for kids of all ages. 3. Tynker (tynker.com): Tynker […]
Mobile App Development Online Class: Building a Fully Functional Calculator App!
In one of our recent online coding classes, students took a deep dive into Mobile App Development using the powerful platform, Kodular Creator. This session was focused on teaching our young coders how to create an advanced and fully functional Calculator App. The project was designed for intermediate-level students and provided them with hands-on experience […]
Kidz Tech Coding Club Graduates – End of Session 2023: A Year of Growth and Achievement
As we conclude the 2023 session at Kidz Tech Coding Club, we are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our incredible graduates! This past year has been a transformative experience, with our students diving deep into a variety of coding disciplines, ranging from the fundamentals of programming to advanced tech concepts. Throughout the year, our […]