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Learning How to Code Can Keep Kids Safer Online

Published on November 3, 2021

Kids who grow up today live in a technologically advanced world where countless aspects of everyday life take place within a digital format. The internet is not just a place where kids communicate with friends or like-minded people — it’s also where they play and learn. Introducing young children to core computer concepts like how […]

Learning STEM Skills Translates to Other Core Subjects

Published on October 21, 2021

Sometimes people talk about STEM skills as if thinking like an engineer translates directly to a few math-related subjects. Learning doesn’t have such strict borders, and knowledge in one type of domain always leaks into other fields. It’s understandable that parents want their kids to learn STEM subjects, so they’re ready to work with computers […]

Halloween Costumes for Kids Who Love to Code

Published on October 14, 2021

Between the costumes and the candy, every kid loves Halloween! For kids who love to code, it’s natural to want to combine their passions and dress up as some of their favourite characters from video games, TV, and STEM books. If you’re looking for a few costume ideas, please read on for some inspiration. 1. […]

What Makes Coding Such a Great Extracurricular Activity?

Published on September 28, 2021

The classroom is not the only place in life where great learning occurs. For one thing, while kids are at school, they can learn a lot by socializing with their peers in between classes. But after-school programs can be every bit as foundational as any math or literature course. Depending where you live, public schools […]

These Movies Will Get Your Kids Excited About STEM Skills

Published on September 14, 2021

If there’s one thing kids might love more than video games, it’s the movies. From animators like Disney and Pixar to Hollywood production companies that seem to have inside knowledge on the sights and sounds kids love most, movies resonate with kids in a truly special way. When young children see someone like them pursuing […]

Get Ready for Coding in School with Fun Summer Bootcamp Sessions

Published on August 25, 2021

Every aspect of life was disrupted by the pandemic, from the global economy to people’s private lives. When schools had to shut down classrooms for in-person learning, children accustomed to socializing with their peers and seeing their teacher face to face had to pivot to online learning. Many parents worked from home and had to […]

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