Coco Coders Blog
Here's a selection of recent articles about Coco Coders, our online coding lessons, and our team.
Earth Day: Calling all future scientists, engineers and coders!
This Earth Day, we are celebrating 5 recent inventions that were developed with the goal of cleaning up our planet, and how they are making a difference! At the core of what kids learn in our weekly coding classes, are the skills to be future ready and we help them be amongst those pushing technologies further in the future. | Read more...
April 22, 2023
A Parent’s Guide to Decoding Popular Gaming Language
It’s difficult enough to keep up with the latest video game trends, let alone the vocabulary that comes along with them! This is especially true for games like Roblox and Minecraft, which are incredibly popular with today’s young kids as well as teenagers. We’ve created a helpful guide that can help translate some of the most common terms you may hear your gamers using. | Read more...
April 12, 2023
How to Code Your Own Calculator
Coding games are a lot of fun and did you know that coding involves other subjects such as mathematics? Coding lends itself to being used in lots of different subjects, like mathematics, science, design technology, art, and geography! In honour of April being Mathematics Awareness Month, we have created a FREE coding activity for your child with step-by-step instructions for creating their very own calculator. | Read more...
April 4, 2023
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
Easter Eggs: It’s not all about Chocolate and Candy
Keep an eye out for sneaky little messages in your favorite films and games, these ‘easter eggs’ add an extra layer of entertainment! | Read more...
April 4, 2023
Helping children with Autism achieve their full potential through coding.
Our founder Elizabeth shares her own story of how coding has had a profound impact on her autistic son’s life… | Read more...
March 31, 2023
Celebrate Your Child’s Coding Success with Digital Badges!
Unlocking Progress, One Badge at a Time…How Coco Coders celebrates your child's coding journey At Coco Coders, learning to code isn’t just about typing lines of code—it’s about growth, creativity, and achievement. That’s why we’ve introduced digital badges to reward our students every step of the way! | Read more...
March 27, 2023
7 Ways to Beat Spring Break Boredom
While brain breaks are super important, there are still fun ways to keep your kids engaged in creative and educational activities while they take a break from hectic school schedules. | Read more...
March 14, 2023
Job Hopping: Why Millennials and Gen Z Workers Don’t Sit Still
The concept of staying in one job for your entire career is no longer the norm. In fact, job hopping, or moving from one job to another frequently, has become a common practice for the Millennial and Generation Z workforce. But why are younger workers far less likely to stay in one position for more than one year? | Read more...
March 6, 2023
5 Reasons Your Child Will Fall In Love With Coding
Helping your kids learn to code is not only a fun way for them to learn future-ready skills, but it will also help them build the confidence and determination to thrive no matter what life throws at them. Highly sought after skills plus the confidence and perseverance to get the job done? Now that’s a swoon-worthy match made in tech-heaven! | Read more...
February 8, 2023