Coco Coders Blog

Here's a selection of recent articles about Coco Coders, our online coding lessons, and our team.

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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

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Is Playing Minecraft Beneficial for Our Kids?

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

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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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Starting 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

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Parent’s Guide to Parental Controls on Devices

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

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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

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Why Coding With Friends Helps Kids Learn More

Kids learn best together! When your child learns to code with a friend, they stay more engaged, have more fun, and make faster progress. Invite a classmate or their Roblox buddy, and both of them can enjoy free classes - because coding is always better with a familiar face | Read more...

November 21, 2025

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Coco Coders Joins the Global Launch of Hour of AI

How Coco Coders is working with Code.org to help lead the global launch of Hour of AI on November 12, 2025 | Read more...

November 12, 2025

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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

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Our Quiz Games Coding Theme!

Sign up in time for our next theme, Quiz Games, before December 5th! Coding classes for kids aged 6-12, we can’t wait to see you! | Read more...

November 10, 2025