Coding Tips & Advice
Unlock practical strategies, step-by-step guides, and quick techniques designed to help young coders sharpen their skills and overcome common programming hurdles. Whether your child is debugging their first block of code, mastering syntax, or building an interactive game, our Coding Tips & Advice articles provide clear, actionable help to make coding easier and more enjoyable.
Quantum Computing and the Future
Technology is evolving faster than ever, and one of the most exciting frontiers shaping our future is quantum computing. While it might sound like something from a science-fiction movie, quantum computing is real - and it’s set to transform the world our children will live and work in. | Read more...
November 12, 2025
Help Your Child Shine in School With Coding Classes
Coding is about sparking creativity, building confidence, and making friendships along the way. Regular weekly lessons mean they keep growing, not just in coding, but in many areas of their life. | Read more...
August 28, 2025
How Coding Boosts Kids' Mental Health
Concerned about your child’s screen time and its impact on their mental health? Not all screen time is created equal. Coding offers a powerful, positive alternative - helping kids build confidence, focus, creativity, and resilience. In this article, we explore how coding supports kids’ mental well-being while preparing them with real-world skills for the future. | Read more...
April 25, 2025
Tips for getting the most from your coding lessons
Our Coco Coders teachers are experts at educating and supporting children, and they work hard to keep them engaged in what they’re learning—but there’s only so much they can do from the other side of a screen. It can help a lot if you, as a parent, make sure your child is set up for success. | Read more...
November 8, 2024
Electronic Music Free Scratch Coding Activity
Follow our easy step-by-step coding instructions to create your own band of singing dinosaurs in Scratch! | Read more...
June 3, 2024
Robotics Free Scratch Coding Activity
Follow our easy step-by-step coding instructions to create your own robot in Scratch, using variables, loops and conditions, and try to avoid the UFO! | Read more...
May 8, 2024
Virtual Pets - Free Coding Activity
Follow our easy step-by-step instructions to create and clone poodles, huskies, corgis and many more in Scratch! | Read more...
April 18, 2024
Superheroes Free Scratch Coding Activity
Follow our easy step-by-step coding instructions to create your very own superhero game in Scratch! | Read more...
March 4, 2024
Digital Art Free Scratch Coding Activity
Follow our easy coding instructions to design a work of art in Scratch. | Read more...
February 12, 2024