Coco Coders Blog
Here's a selection of recent articles about Coco Coders, our online coding lessons, and our team.
Summer Vacation? What happens if you miss a lesson?
It's completely okay if your child misses a lesson now and then—especially for a holiday! We use a ‘spiral curriculum’ approach, which means key coding concepts are revisited regularly through different projects and activities. This helps ensure they stay on track, even if they miss a session | Read more...
December 23, 2025
Sign up now for our weekly online coding classes. Coming up…Quiz Games!
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...
December 23, 2025
Should My Child Use AI for Homework?
We break down the pros and cons of using AI to help with homework…here are some ways to make AI helpful (not harmful) | Read more...
December 23, 2025
Say Hello to Python
We’re thrilled to introduce Python as a new step in our coding lessons - the perfect bridge for young coders ready to move beyond Scratch’s blocks into text-based programming. Known for its simplicity and real-world use, Python offers an intuitive and readable language that helps kids aged 10+ build strong coding skills before diving into JavaScript. Whether continuing from Scratch or starting fresh, Python opens up exciting new possibilities for our students’ programming journeys! | Read more...
December 23, 2025
Redeeming Screen Time: How to Manage Your Child’s Tech Exposure
Screen time is one of the most divisive and discussed issues in the past decade. While screen time has been both championed and heavily demonized, the real truth may be somewhere in the middle. | Read more...
December 23, 2025
Quantum Computing and the Future: Preparing Our Children for a Changing World
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...
December 23, 2025
Private coding lessons with Coco Coders now available
We know that although our group coding lessons are great for building communication and collaboration skills, some students prefer to have the dedicated attention of a teacher, or they’re able to focus better without the distraction of other students. This is why we have just added the option of private coding lessons for students, where they’ll be one-to-one with one of our Coco teachers. | Read more...
December 23, 2025
Preparing Kids For The Connected Future
With more than half of the planet’s population connected through at least one internet-ready device, life looks very different today than it did just a couple decades ago. So how can we prepare our kids for a future that’s sure to be unlike anything we’ve ever seen? | Read more...
December 23, 2025
Sign up now for our Planetary Exploration Theme!
Sign up before 12th September to join the next block of Coco Coders weekly online coding classes…create games and animations in our new theme Planetary Exploration! | Read more...
December 23, 2025
Parenting Generation Alpha: Proven Tips to Communicate, Connect, and Raise Tech-Savvy Kids
Generation Alpha - children born between 2010 and 2025 - are the first group to grow up entirely in a digital-first world. They’re curious, independent thinkers who thrive on instant information and interactive experiences. | Read more...
December 23, 2025