This is a question we get asked far too often by parents and children alike. The other question we often get asked is Python coding for kids a step forward and which coding language should we pick first as a coding aspirant? In this blog, we will address both of these questions. Please feel free to send us your comments and questions.   Popularity: Python has been one of the top 5 programming languages since its inception. Why is this important you must be wondering? For starters, there are hundreds of programming languages out there. However, popular apps and software are built usi ..read more

With a plethora of online platforms available to learn coding and programming for kids, most parents wonder what’s the best way to introduce their kids to coding. In this blog, we will compare two of the most popular learn to code platforms for kids, namely Scratch.edu and code.org. We will be evaluating these platforms for beginner coders on the following criteria: Ease of use  Structured learning Advanced learning So without much adieu, let’s jump right into it. Ease of use: While both the platforms are easy to use, we feel that code.org is more geared towards beginner and young us ..read more

Why Start with Scratch coding for kids In the last few years, technology has completely transformed the way we live our lives. People like Bill Gates or Elon Musk have inspired a generation of tech enthusiasts. So it should not come as a surprise to you when your kids start to show interest in technology. So the important question is, “how should one begin this journey ?” When kids start their journey it is eminent to create a strong foundation. So the next question is what do we mean by a strong foundation? Kids should focus on improving their ability to analyze and breaking down a problem. F ..read more

Before we jump into the best ways to teach kids coding, let’s recap a few key reasons and benefits of learning to code. Coding promotes analytics thinking and problem-solving skills  Coding promotes creative thinking and stimulates the cognitive ability to approach an issue from multiple angles  Coding is fast becoming mainstream and coding jobs are expected to grow exponentially in the near term  Coding has applications in all the other fields. Case in point Elon Musk a coder and techie by leading the most valuable automotive company in the history of mankind    No ..read more