How Minecraft Sparks Creativity
Let’s all take a moment to appreciate the blocky, enchanting world of Minecraft. Minecraft is the most popular video game of all time, with hundreds of millions of copies sold. What is Minecraft’s...
View ArticleNew and Improved! Tynker’s Character Builder
If you’ve been coding with Tynker for a while now, you might have noticed that Tynker has several kinds of actors. Some actors like Codey or the Dragons are created using the Character Builder. You...
View ArticleFinding the Perfect Age for Kids to Begin Their Coding Journey
As technology plays an increasingly important role in our lives, coding has become a crucial skill for children to learn. Many parents are eager to introduce their kids to programming from a young age....
View ArticleTalk Minecraft with Your Kids: Fun Minecraft Slang
Here are a few Minecraft terms you might want to know before beginning a Minecraft modding session (especially as a parent or an educator brand-new to Minecraft). Learn cool Minecraft terms every...
View ArticleQuick Tips for Minecraft: Modding Videos
Want to quickly see the possibilities of modding with Tynker? Check out these short how-to videos from the Tynker Team! Giant Panda Totally transform your look with Minecraft Skins and Tynker. Don’t...
View ArticleInspiring Minecraft Videos from Epic Originals
Looking for some Minecraft inspiration and wonder what to make in Tynker? Watch these informative videos from our friends at Epic Originals. Totally Custom Minecraft Mobs Recreate the characters used...
View ArticleTips for Modding Minecraft
Looking for the right place to begin? Explore dozens of fun, FREE starter tutorials at Tynker.com. Visit the Minecraft tab. You can also find inspiration in Tynker’s Minecraft Community. Remix any mod...
View ArticleHow to Get Your Child Started in Coding?
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, coding skills have become a valuable asset, much like learning a new language or mastering a musical instrument. And just like any skill, the earlier one...
View ArticleWhen 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 and technology are at the heart of it all. As parents, you might often wonder when the...
View ArticleMore Minecraft Modding Ideas
Looking for the right place to begin? Explore dozens of fun, FREE starter tutorials at Tynker.com. Visit the Minecraft tab as shown below or visit this link. You can also find inspiration in Tynker’s...
View ArticleFeatured Maker Anton: Wants to be a Doctor!
Meet our newest Featured Maker, 7-year-old Anton from England! Anton likes to play and go to museums. Amazing! Anton recently spoke with us about his experience coding with Tynker. Do you know what you...
View ArticleAdd 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. AI-powered web cameras make whole new kinds of interactions possible. Take a look some of of these...
View ArticleBeyond 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 beyond the screen. It plays a pivotal role in developing logical thinking skills....
View ArticleFeatured 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 spoke with us about her experience coding with Tynker. Do you have an idea of...
View ArticleNew Live Minecraft Classes from Tynker
Are your kids fans of Minecraft? Are they eager to design their own worlds, items, or creatures in the game? If that sounds familiar, we've got some exciting news that they'll absolutely love. New...
View ArticleCan 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 of this digitally-forward generation, it’s only natural to wonder, “Can...
View ArticleSneak Peek at Tynker’s Live Minecraft Classes
Minecraft modding transforms coding and computer science into a tangible and compelling experience. By weaving code into the fabric of this beloved game, kids can see their new programming skills...
View ArticleQuick 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 let their imagination take over! What will they create with code? To create...
View ArticleFrightening Halloween Coding Projects!
It’s almost time for Halloween so get into the scary season by learning the programming concepts needed to complete two eerie coding projects: Spider Spin and Spooky Brew. In Spider Spin, you’ll get...
View ArticleHow 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 faster. Imagine a world where a simple text prompt transforms into a...
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