Coco Coders Blog

Here's a selection of recent articles about Coco Coders, our online coding lessons, and our team.

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Unlocking Spooky Season: Halloween Coding Fun

Spooky Season is coming to Coco Coders! Learn how our weekly online coding classes keep learning fresh with new themes every 4 weeks. Plus, sign up for our 10-week Launchpad course before September 11th to join the fun! | Read more...

September 7, 2026

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The 4th Pillar of Education for Your Child’s Future

Discover why computational literacy is becoming education's "4th pillar" alongside reading, writing, and math - and how learning to code supercharges your child's problem-solving and creative confidence for the future. | Read more...

August 31, 2026

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Why Coding Is the Perfect After-School Activity for Kids

If you’re looking for something fun, educational, and future-ready, coding classes for kids could be the perfect after-school activity this year | Read more...

August 7, 2026

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One Place, Zero Fuss: Welcome to Your Coco Hub!

Managing your child's coding journey just got easier! Discover how the Coco Hub lets parents track progress, report absences, watch past lessons, and more. | Read more...

August 6, 2026

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The AI Classroom Divide Inside Our Schools

Before a student can meaningfully question how AI generates an answer, understand how it was trained, or recognize where it might be wrong, they first need a foundational understanding of how computers work, how code is written, and how algorithms are formed. We know that children need to learn the coding fundamentals that enable genuine AI literacy, rather than just surface-level familiarity with the tools... | Read more...

August 5, 2026

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Next Stop: Tomorrow! Our 'Science Fiction' Theme

Explore Coco Coders' new Science Fiction theme! Every 4 weeks we launch fresh, exciting themes where kids turn storytelling into real coding skills. Our students will be discussing their favorite sci-fi books & shows, then code their own futuristic worlds in our weekly live classes. | Read more...

August 4, 2026

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Unlocking Superpowers with Code!

Calling all young creators! In our new Superhero theme, our coding students are putting on their capes to turn their dream superpowers into reality. Discover how learning to code gives kids the ultimate real-world superpower to build games, animations, and apps. Read more to see how we’re making STEM heroic! | Read more...

July 6, 2026

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How and Why we Teach AI Literacy

At Coco Coders, we believe learning to code is just the first step. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we live, learn, and work, it’s no longer enough for kids to just use this technology - they need to understand how it actually works. | Read more...

June 8, 2026

Keep Minds Sharp This Summer with 50% Off Coding Classes

Transform passive screen time into a summer superpower! Get 12 weeks of expert-led online coding classes for kids at 50% off. Help your child beat the "summer slide" by building their own games and animations in a fun, social environment. Use code SUMMER12 and sign up before 19th June 2026 to secure 6 weeks of coding education completely free! | Read more...

June 8, 2026