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.
Circuit Board Free Scratch Coding Activity
Follow our easy coding instructions to build your own electronic circuit in Scratch to switch on to light up the bulb! | Read more...
January 10, 2024
Winter Wonderland Free Scratch Coding Activity
Follow our coding instructions to code your own festive game in Scratch with Santa! | Read more...
December 18, 2023
Code Adventure Free Scratch Coding Activity
We’ve put together a step-by-step guide for children to have a go at coding their own RPG Adventure game in Scratch. | Read more...
November 20, 2023
Awesome Aviation Free Scratch Coding Activity
We’ve put together a step-by-step coding guide for children to have a go at coding their own flying game in Scratch. | Read more...
October 20, 2023
The Four Types of Screen Time
As parents in a digital age, we’re generally advised to limit the time our kids spend on a screen each day. Some types of screen time are better than others though, so we’ve put together a short guide to the different types and how you can manage your child’s time on devices… | Read more...
June 7, 2023
How to Code Your Own Calculator
Coding games are a lot of fun and did you know that coding involves other subjects such as mathematics? Coding lends itself to being used in lots of different subjects, like mathematics, science, design technology, art, and geography! In honour of April being Mathematics Awareness Month, we have created a FREE coding activity for your child with step-by-step instructions for creating their very own calculator. | Read more...
April 4, 2023
3 Brain Foods for Kids
It can be hard to get kids to sit down and eat at all, but what they consume can affect their level of focus and cognitive growth. The early years are especially critical for brain development. On average, children who have a higher consumption of unhealthy snacks and sugar-loaded drinks score lower on standardized tests. Additionally, deficiencies of nutrients such as iron and iodine can hinder cognitive and motor development. Often, these effects are permanent. Choosing the right foods can help to ensure proper mental stability and growth, and also provide the right kind of energy to maintain focus, awareness and creativity. We picked 3 brain foods that are packed with nutrients and great for an easy AND healthy diet… | Read more...
March 17, 2022
How Kids Can Practice Coding Between Lessons
At Coco Coders, we offer 60 minute interactive coding classes for kids. Each class is set up to challenge students and develop their abilities while encouraging creativity and collaboration. But how can they continue to practice coding between classes? If coding is their passion or they just enjoy doing it as a hobby, we have compiled a list of fun ways to practice coding between classes. | Read more...
February 10, 2022
3 Ways Coding Helps Kids Learn Mathematics
Coding classes for kids are a fun and interactive way for children to learn better mathematical skills, as well as creativity, collaboration and communication. You don’t need to be planning a career in coding to benefit from learning how to code. | Read more...
January 20, 2022
iOS and Android Games That Will Teach Your Kids To Code
As a coder and a father, I’ve always been keen for my kids to try their hands at programming. It’s not that I particularly want them to have careers as software developers — an understanding of the principles of code will give them a head start in… | Read more...
November 5, 2021