Coding Lessons for Kids

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The AI Era: Why Your Child Still Needs to Learn To Code

In an automated world, learning to code is the ultimate antidote to passivity. Founder Elizabeth Tweedale explores why understanding the "why" behind the algorithm is the only way to ensure the next generation designs the maze rather than just navigating it. | Read more...

February 17, 2026

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Why Every Coco Coder Begins with Launchpad

At Coco Coders, we believe that the first steps a child takes into the world of technology shouldn't just be educational - they should be transformational. That’s why we’ve designed Launchpad as the essential gateway for every young coder entering our weekly online coding classes. | Read more...

February 10, 2026

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Our Spiral Curriculum

At Coco Coders, we use a spiral curriculum because it helps students truly understand what they’re learning and remember it. Instead of rushing kids to “finish” a topic, we come back to the same core ideas again and again as students grow, each time adding a little more depth and challenge. | Read more...

January 16, 2026

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Understanding the 30% AI Rule - Good When Used Well

What is the 30% AI rule? Discover how balancing AI assistance with your child's own creativity and coding skills can supercharge their learning and future-proof their tech skills. | Read more...

October 29, 2025

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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

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Why Should Your Kids Learn Coding as a Second Language?

If you missed our recent email digest, read it here…we’re talking about how learning to code is similar to learning a foreign language. | Read more...

February 6, 2025

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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

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Why we teach JavaScript

As the primary language of the web, JavaScript offers children a versatile and intuitive entry point into coding that provides instant visual feedback on their creations. By mastering this "forgiving" language, students gain a future-proof skill set that is essential for building everything from interactive websites to mobile applications and games. | Read more...

March 29, 2024

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Try a free 60 minute coding lesson

We provide the coding education that kids don’t get in school, with our award-winning coding curriculum helping to get children age 6-12 years future-ready. Sign your child up now to try one of our weekly online coding classes for free. | Read more...

August 7, 2023

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How Coding Has Impacted Worldwide Healthcare

The use of coding in the healthcare industry has been on the rise for several years. From electronic medical records to telemedicine, coding has become an essential part of modern healthcare. Here are some ways that coding is forever changing the face of Healthcare worldwide. | Read more...

April 4, 2023