Coco Coders Blog
Here's a selection of recent articles about Coco Coders, our online coding lessons, and our team.
Take a Journey Through Time with us…
Where would you travel to if you could go back in time through history? In our next theme, kids will be having great fun discussing our favourite time travel books, movies and tv shows before creating their own time travelling game! Still chance to join us…sign up now | Read more...
March 2, 2026
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
The Smart Start to Coding: 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
Coming up next: Build Your Own Worlds
Join us for our ‘Build Your Own Worlds’ theme in September, where we’ll tap into the spirit of Minecraft and Roblox as students code a game where the player can build and customize their environment. | Read more...
February 1, 2026
Is Playing Minecraft Beneficial for Our Kids? A Parent's Guide
Wondering if Minecraft is right for your child? Discover the benefits of Minecraft for kids, tips for safe gameplay, screen time guidelines, and helpful resources for parents to ensure a fun and educational gaming experience. | Read more...
January 19, 2026
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
Let’s Start the New Year with a Code Safari Adventure! 🦓🚀
We’re thrilled to launch our Code Safari theme, where students will explore the animal kingdom and code their very own wild safari adventure. | Read more...
January 16, 2026
Helping Your Child Stay Safe Online: A Parent’s Guide to Parental Controls
Ensure your child’s new device is safe with our easy-to-follow guide on setting up parental controls. Learn how to manage screen time, filter content, and protect kids on iPhones, Android devices, Windows PCs, Macs, gaming consoles, Chromebooks, and more. Perfect for parents looking to start the digital holiday season safely. | Read more...
January 8, 2026
The Smart Start to Coding: Why Every Coco Coder Begins with Launchpad
Every new Coco Coders student starts with our ten-week Launchpad course. These sessions introduce children to the fundamentals of programming, help them learn to code through fun hands-on projects, and get comfortable using platforms like Scratch or Python. | Read more...
December 23, 2025
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… | Read more...
December 7, 2025