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Coming up: ‘Start a Business’ theme

Our Start a Business theme is starting soon - children will come up with a product, then create a game where they can sell it and grow their business! Sign up to our weekly coding classes by 2nd January to take part…

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Why Coding With Friends Helps Kids Learn More

Kids learn best together! When your child learns to code with a friend, they stay more engaged, have more fun, and make faster progress. Invite a classmate or their Roblox buddy, and both of them can enjoy free classes - because coding is always better with a familiar face

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Preparing Kids For The Connected Future

With more than half of the planet’s population connected through at least one internet-ready device, life looks very different today than it did just a couple decades ago. So how can we prepare our kids for a future that’s sure to be unlike anything we’ve ever seen?

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Back to School: Why coding is a great extracurricular activity for kids

Although we're currently on summer break, it's never too early to start planning for the new school term. As you prepare for the kids to head back to school, you may be reviewing extracurricular options and looking for after-school clubs that can enrich your child’s education — including those focused on computer science.

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Summer Vacation? What happens if you miss a lesson?

It's completely okay if your child misses a lesson now and then—especially for a holiday! We use a ‘spiral curriculum’ approach, which means key coding concepts are revisited regularly through different projects and activities. This helps ensure they stay on track, even if they miss a session

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Say Hello to Python

We’re thrilled to introduce Python as a new step in our coding lessons - the perfect bridge for young coders ready to move beyond Scratch’s blocks into text-based programming. Known for its simplicity and real-world use, Python offers an intuitive and readable language that helps kids aged 10+ build strong coding skills before diving into JavaScript. Whether continuing from Scratch or starting fresh, Python opens up exciting new possibilities for our students’ programming journeys!

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The Smart Start to Coding: Why Every Coco Coder Begins with a Bootcamp.

Why Every New Coco Coder Starts with a Bootcamp

Before beginning our weekly kids coding classes, every new Coco Coders student joins a two-week coding bootcamp for kids. These sessions introduce children to the basics of programming, help them learn to code through fun hands-on projects, and get comfortable using platforms like Scratch or p5.js. It’s the perfect way to ease into our online coding lessons for children, while allowing our expert teachers to assess each student’s ability and place them in the ideal group for their learning level. Whether your child is brand-new or already has some experience, our kids coding bootcamp sets them up for success from the start.

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