Coco Coders Blog
Here's a selection of recent articles about Coco Coders, our online coding lessons, and our team.
3 Real Life Benefits of Hybrid Skills
Being able to adapt, communicate, and solve problems in multiple ways provides students an edge in not only earning a position in industries they are passionate about, but in managing everyday life successfully. Here are 3 real life benefits of building hybrid skills. | Read more...
October 24, 2022
The Importance of Technology Literacy
From the vast cornfields of Iowa to the cobbled streets of London, Coco Coders founder and CEO Elizabeth Tweedale has been setting new standards in coding education for young students. Now she’s back in the US and she brought her award winning coding curriculum for students 6-12 years old with her. | Read more...
October 10, 2022
10 Reasons Your Child Needs Coding Skills
Coding is more than the high-stress keyboard smashing of blockbuster action movies that the early 90’s showcased, it’s an integral piece of many items and systems we use in our everyday lives. Coding is the language of the future, and here are ten reasons your child will benefit from learning about it now… | Read more...
September 20, 2022
How Does Coding Fit Into STEM Education?
At Coco Coders, we know that STEM education plays a pivotal role in shaping the jobs of the future, and this unified approach to teaching is at the heart of our coding lessons. Read on to find out how STEM can prepare your child for the high-tech careers of the future, and how learning to code can support their education. | Read more...
June 20, 2022
Hello Coco!
Today we have launched a new brand, Coco Coders, for our online coding lessons. Until now, we’ve taught these online lessons under the Cypher Coders brand - which first launched in June 2016 offering in-person coding camps and clubs in London schools - but as the online part of our business has grown it has become a little confusing to talk about these very different products on the same website, in our emails and on our social channels. | Read more...
June 9, 2022
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
Our STEM Accredited Coding Curriculum
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are important subjects for children to study because they help develop skills that kids need to become successful in their future careers. At Coco Coders, we’re focused on using STEM education to get kids #FutureReady by teaching core skills such as creativity, communication, and collaboration, through our award-winning coding curriculum. | Read more...
February 25, 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
FREE Interactive Greeting Card Coding Activity for Kids
Create your very own digital holiday card, and share it with your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. | Read more...
February 3, 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