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Audio Book Cloud has audio books available without an account for students to listen to

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AudioBookCloud: Your Online Audio Library - is an online audio book library collection.

A subscription to AudioBookCloud gives unlimited streaming access to the entire collection.

No downloads. No software. No holds. No waiting periods. Unlimited access to all the books, all the time.

Just click and listen.

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AudioBookCloud: Your Online Audio Library - is an online audio book library collection. A subscription to AudioBookCloud gives unlimited streaming access to the entire collection. No downloads. No software. No holds. No waiting periods. Unlimited access to all the books, all the time. Just click and listen.

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TeenBookCloud has an online collection of ebooks and audio books for students and is free until August 31, 2020.

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New Graphic Novels

Graphic Novel Biographies

Subscriber Favorites

Must Read Classics

New YA/Teen Books

Shakespeare

Kate DiCamillo

Gareth Hinds Graphic Novels

Graphic Classics

"We are using and loving Tumblebooks and TeenBookCloud more than ever. We are 1:1 in grades 6-12, and have many, many devices at the elementary level. Students are using it for their free reading, class novels and we really love the audiobooks, especially for our students who need some assistive help with reading.

Products continue to work well with all our devices and our network, keep up the great work and adding more content."

Connie Deutsch
Fargo Public Schools

"I love TeenBookCloud. It is such an amazing site that offers unlimited access to several classic readings like "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "Romeo & Juliet." The enhanced eBooks are one of the best features. To have the text highlighted as read is a necessity for our struggling readers. We are 1:1 with Chromebooks and TeenBookCloud works great on them. It is a great value for the price."
Emily Dittmar
Muskego High School

"We LOVE TeenBookCloud at our school for use during the Listen to Reading component of Daily 5. The wide variety of books gives students the opportunity to select engaging good-fit books."
Jade VanDamme
Imperial School

"One of my favorite things is that you have included some of the classics like Pride and Prejudice, Romeo and Juliet, The Scarlet Letter and many others! With TumbleBooks we no longer have to purchase class sets of novels which get worn and then tossed!! Great way to get kids interested in reading again!!"
Tina P. Bullington
Stokes County Schools

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"We are using and loving Tumblebooks and TeenBookCloud more than ever. We are 1:1 in grades 6-12, and have many, many devices at the elementary level. Students are using it for their free reading, class novels and we really love the audiobooks, especially for our students who need some assistive help with reading.

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Storyline Online features many different actors reading children’s books!

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Raise a reader by getting the best book recommendations, reading tips, and discounts delivered straight to your inbox.

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Dreamscape has engaging reading games for grades 2-8 students at no cost.

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DreamBox Reading Park combines gamification with research-based structured reading pedagogy. It engages students in a playful learning environment.

Students develop mastery over foundational skills built around their own programs, performance, productive struggle, and play.

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For students learning to read | Grades K-2 | DreamBox Reading

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Develop phonics and phonemic awareness for students K-2 that are learning to read.

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Epic has a digital library of books and videos in English and Spanish for students 12 and under.

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Instantly access over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids on Epic

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Reading A-Z has downloadable, projectable, and printable materials for teaching reading.

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Reading A-Z: The online reading program with downloadable books to print and assemble | Reading A-Z

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Award-winning reading solution with thousands of leveled readers, lesson plans, worksheets and assessments to teach guided reading, reading proficiency and comprehension to K-5 students

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Vooks has a digital library of animated read-aloud books.

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Vooks - Storybooks brought to life with beautiful animation!

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Vooks is an entire library of kids storybooks brought to life with beautiful animation, read-aloud narration, engaging music and sound, and read-along text.

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BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation has free weekly online read-alouds with downloadable lesson plans to correspond with each book. The lessons provide hands-on activities for students to work on agriculture, math, science, art, and language arts learnings.

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Are you and the kids stuck at home during the current COVID-19 pandemic? Are you looking for ways to keep your kids occupied and provide valuable learning opportunities? BCAITC has the solution! Our Education Specialist, Amy Stafford, will be providing free weekly online read alouds of some of our favourite and most popular agriculture educational storybooks (suitable for elementary to grade 3 level kids) including Reggie's Technology Adventure, Blossom's Big Job, Alex's First Seed, and more! Join us at 10am PST every Monday* for a Facebook Live reading at www.facebook.com/bcagintheclassroom and 10am PST every Tuesday for an Instagram Live reading at www.instagram.com/bcaitc starting March 30. Families far and wide are invited to snuggle up enjoy Amy's live reading as she takes us on virtual agriculture adventures. Be sure to post your comments and questions online during the readings!
*The Facebook Live reading of Alex's First Seed will take place at 10am Wednesday, April 15 and the Facebook Live Reading of A Cow's Tale will take place at 1pm on Monday, April 20.
Live Readings

Reggie's Technology Adventure
10am PST, Monday, March 30

10am PST, Tuesday, March 31

Blossom's Big Job

10am PST, Monday, April 6

10am PST, Tuesday, April 7

Alex's First Seed
10am PST, Wednesday, April 15

10am PST, Tuesday, April 14

1pm PST, Monday, April 20

10am PST, Tuesday, April 21

Alfalfabet

10am PST, Monday, April 27

10am PST, Tuesday, April 28

What's in Your Lunchbox?

10am PST, Monday, May 4

10am PST, Tuesday, May 5

Downloadable Lesson Plans

Plus, click here for Amy's recommended weekly schedule of free downloadable educational children's lesson plans corresponding to each live book reading here. These hand-on activities will allow you to extend the readings' benefits your children and let them take in additional agriculture, math, science, art, and language arts learnings.

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Live Online Storybook Read Alouds & Lesson Plans

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Illustrated by Julie Vivas

Listen to Possum Magic

Having trouble playing the audio above? Click here

The Story behind Possum Magic

Grandma Poss uses her best bush magic to make Hush invisible. But when Hush longs to be able to see herself again, the two possums must make their way across Australia to find the magic food that will make Hush visible once more.

Age Group:

3-10

Publisher(s):

Omnibus Books (Australia) 1983 | HMH (USA) | Scholastic (Australia)

First Published:

1983

Copyright © 2024 Mem Fox. All rights reserved. Website designed by EneeDev

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Prodigy has fun math games for students in grades 1-8.

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Math before bed has a collection of prompts to promote mathematical discussions.

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The Fable Cottage has stories in multiple languages for language learners. Stories can be read by the student, read with or without audio, or watched on video.

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The Fable Cottage: Bilingual stories for language learners

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Fairy tales and fables in Spanish, French, Italian, German and English. Lovingly crafted stories especially for children and adults learning a second language. Great for classroom and home study.

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Duolingo Schools fun, game-like lessons to help students learn new languages.

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Historica Canada offers bilingual education resources on civics, history and social studies.

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The purpose of this Guide is to enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of the Black Canadian experience, drawing from Lawrence Hill's award-winning historical fiction, The Book of...

As we celebrate a century of women's suffrage, it's important to recognize that while this victory was a landmark achievement, social change and the push for equality weren't born from, nor...

This resource provides guidance for educators and students interested in participating in the Canada during COVID-19 project. A project of Historica Canada, the Canada during COVID-19 Learning Tool encourages students to think more deeply about primary sources and the ways historians use them to uncover the past. Students will have the chance to develop a primary source of their own, based on their unique experiences and perspectives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada during COVID-19 offers...

The Think Like a Historian project is a series of videos and accompanying learning tools designed to help educators and students analyze and interpret primary sources. This edition of the series focuses on Canadian experiences in the aftermath of the liberation of the Netherlands.

Historica Canada has created these resources to help educators and students think critically about primary sources as they learn about this period in Canadian history. The resource consists of an education guide...

This education guide teaches students about key topics in Canadian civics. You can use the guide to learn about how the Canadian system of government works, your rights and responsibilities as Canadians, and how students can engage in active citizenship - for example, through stewardship of the natural environment. It also asks students to consider the enduring legacy of colonialism for Indigenous peoples in Canada and highlights the responsibilities of Canadians of all ages in the process of...

This education guide is meant to be used by newcomer students on the path to citizenship. It can also be used by any student wishing to learn more about Canada, in any history or social studies classroom. This guide covers topics found on the Government of Canada's citizenship test, exploring testable content more in-depth to help readers put the information in context. The guide invites students to deepen their knowledge of Canada's past and present in order to gain a fuller understanding of...

This education guide aims to raise awareness of the history of residential schools in Canada and increase understanding of the important role education plays in the reconciliation process.

The guide offers classroom activities you can use to explore this difficult topic. The guide offers standalone activities, as well as activities that connect to the Residential Schools Podcast Series and the videos created to accompany this guide.

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The Royal BC Museum has online programs, videos, talks with curators, museum playdates, an interactive learning portal, and more!

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We've got plenty of ways for you to explore BC's natural history and human history, whether you're browsing from your sofa or tackling schoolwork at your kitchen table.

While the Royal BC Museum is closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, you can still enjoy our online programs, from materials for learners of all ages to videos, talks with curators and more.

For children and youth:

For parents, teaching parents and adult learners:

Educators (including parents at home!) might use a helping hand these days. RBCM@Home (Office Hours) is online support just for educators, every second Monday and Friday.

If you miss the great outdoors, join our RBCM@Outside webinars. These themed virtual fieldtrips to local destinations are every second Wednesday.

Hang out (virtually) with museum curatorial and collections staff every Tuesday and Thursday with our RBCM@Home webinar

Explore the Learning Portal or, if you've suddenly become a home-schooling parent, learn how to use the Learning Portal as your resource (pro tip: check out themes).

Browse museum and archives highlights, selected by our curatorial and archival teams with 100 Objects of Interest

Learn how research helps us unlock the secrets to BC and the cultures that flourish here on the Research Portal

Reacquaint yourself with a giant of the art world at the Emily Carr timeline

Check out the Royal BC Museum presence on the Google Art Project, featuring Emily Carr and more

Curl up with a Royal BC Museum ebook or audiobook.

For archival explorers:

For the video-minded:

We're also developing new online programs to continue to keep you engaged with stories of BC history and with our museum experts, no matter where you are in the province (or the world, for that matter!). Stay tuned.

We're always happy to engage with you about BC's human history and natural history on social media. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Ready for more stories of BC's natural and human history? Subscribe to our newsletter.

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Science East has bilingual coding at home lesson plans and activities.

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The purpose of this Guide is to enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of the Black Canadian experience, drawing from Lawrence Hill's award-winning historical fiction, The Book of...

As we celebrate a century of women's suffrage, it's important to recognize that while this victory was a landmark achievement, social change and the push for equality weren't born from, nor...

This resource provides guidance for educators and students interested in participating in the Canada during COVID-19 project. A project of Historica Canada, the Canada during COVID-19 Learning Tool encourages students to think more deeply about primary sources and the ways historians use them to uncover the past. Students will have the chance to develop a primary source of their own, based on their unique experiences and perspectives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada during COVID-19 offers...

The Think Like a Historian project is a series of videos and accompanying learning tools designed to help educators and students analyze and interpret primary sources. This edition of the series focuses on Canadian experiences in the aftermath of the liberation of the Netherlands.

Historica Canada has created these resources to help educators and students think critically about primary sources as they learn about this period in Canadian history. The resource consists of an education guide...

This education guide teaches students about key topics in Canadian civics. You can use the guide to learn about how the Canadian system of government works, your rights and responsibilities as Canadians, and how students can engage in active citizenship - for example, through stewardship of the natural environment. It also asks students to consider the enduring legacy of colonialism for Indigenous peoples in Canada and highlights the responsibilities of Canadians of all ages in the process of...

This education guide is meant to be used by newcomer students on the path to citizenship. It can also be used by any student wishing to learn more about Canada, in any history or social studies classroom. This guide covers topics found on the Government of Canada's citizenship test, exploring testable content more in-depth to help readers put the information in context. The guide invites students to deepen their knowledge of Canada's past and present in order to gain a fuller understanding of...

This education guide aims to raise awareness of the history of residential schools in Canada and increase understanding of the important role education plays in the reconciliation process.

The guide offers classroom activities you can use to explore this difficult topic. The guide offers standalone activities, as well as activities that connect to the Residential Schools Podcast Series and the videos created to accompany this guide.

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The Kennedy Center Education has weekday lunch doodles and downloadable activities with its Artist in Residence at Home, Mo Willems!

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Author and illustrator Mo Willems has been awarded the American Library Association’s Caldecott Honor three times for his picture book illustration. Additionally, he is the recipient of two Theodor Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors for his Elephant & Piggie early readers. Mo began his career as a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he garnered six Emmy Awards. His work has been exhibited around the world, including solo retrospectives at the High Museum in Atlanta and the New-York Historical Society. Over the last decade, Mo has written three musical theater works based on his books, two of which were commissioned and toured by the Kennedy Center. His papers reside at Yale University’s Beinecke Library.

The creator of The Pigeon series, Knuffle Bunny, and Elephant & Piggie, Mo will develop and present multidisciplinary programming and performances across the Kennedy Center including theater, jazz, dance, classical music, comedy, digital experience, and outreach over the next two years. Audiences will play, participate, and create with cross-genre experiences and world premieres seen nowhere else.

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Art hub for Kids has art lessons for students to learn drawing, painting, and origami.

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Michelle Stoney, Gitxsan artist on Facebook is doing a Stoney Quarantine colouring challenge with her indigenous art. Printables/downloadables are available.

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Michelle Stoney , Gitxsan artist. 6,185 likes · 1,292 talking about this. Emily Carr Grad class of 2012

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Story Time From Space has different stories being read by astronauts in orbit.

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Story Time From Space | T2 Science & Math Education Consultants

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San Diego Zoo has live cams of different animals at the zoo.

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Science World has free films and resources on their website and is featuring science experiments on their Facebook page.

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Bill Nye has multiple science lessons and videos on a variety of topics for students of many different grade levels.

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All the details from the original Bill Nye The Science Guy series.

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Ocean Wise (Vancouver Aquarium) has crafts, activities, livestreams, ocean-friendly tutorials, recipes, and aquarium webcams.

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Fun Activity Centre & Learning Resources

Colouring Sheets, Crafts and Activities

Grab the crayons and open the craft closet, it's time to dive into these fun ocean inspired activities. Looking for more activities? Discover more here!

Livestreamed Learning

Wet Lab Biologists Talk:

All about Artemia (brine shrimp)

APRIL 14, 12:30 PM JOIN HERE
Join us behind the scenes at the Vancouver Aquarium and in our Wet Lab to discover what the animals and biologists are working on. Tamara will be introducing Artemia, how we grow them, what eats them, how they help us and how we help them in our aquatic classroom.

Researcher Chat with Dave Rosen, Marine Mammal Research Scientist

APRIL 15, 11 AM COMING SOON
Ocean Stewardship thrives when a variety of perspectives, disciplines, and life experiences work together. Join our Ocean Wise educator as they chat with Dave Rosen, marine mammal research scientist at the University of British Columbia. He is also the Coordinator of Collections Research at the Vancouver Aquarium.

Wet Lab Biologist Talk:

Sea Anemones

APRIL 16, 10 AM COMING SOON
Join us behind the scenes at the Vancouver Aquarium and in our Wet Lab to discover what the animals and biologists are working on. Daphne will be introducing our Sea Anemones, where they live, what they eat, how they help us and how we help them in our aquatic classroom.

Ocean Plastic: How to tackle the growing problem

APRIL 17, 8 AM JOIN HERE
There is something very simple we can all do every day to help reduce the plastic problem. Join an Ocean Wise Educator on brainstorming how to tackle the problems.

Wet Lab Biologist Talk:

Learn about Leather Stars

APRIL 17, 10 AM COMING SOON
Join us behind the scenes at the Vancouver Aquarium and in our Wet Lab to discover what the animals and biologists are working on. Daphne will be introducing our Leather Stars, where they live, what they eat, how they help us and how we help them in our aquatic classroom.

Virtual AquaClass

Your own private video session (with the option to include your friends)
NEW! Looking for something more personal than our public live-streamed learning events? During the extended break, we've opened up our Virtual AquaClass program - normally reserved for schools - for parents to book privately for their kids (or for multiple families, each from their own living room). Each 45-minute Virtual AquaClass session allows your kids to meet online with an Ocean Wise Educator to dive deeper into learning topics like "Careers in Conservation," "Reptiles and Amphibians" and more. Programs include an interactive presentation, multi-media visuals, and Q&A time between kids and our educators and experts. Ask us how to include multiple families in your Private Virtual Aquaclass - each family from the comfort of their own home.

Pricing: $45 for a 45 minute interactive session.

Find more information and booking details on our Virtual AquaClass website. If you have any questions please email us.

Proceeds from your Virtual AquaClass support the work of Ocean Wise Conservation Association.

Ocean-Friendly Tutorials

Keep busy with these fun and eco-friendly #selfcare and green gifting tutorials.

Recipe Corner

Time to feed your Little Piranhas. More time together means more learning in the kitchen for kids, take the time to teach them why home made granola bars are a big win for our planet and why sustainable seafood makes an ocean of difference.

Full curriculum educational kits

Ocean Wise has combined our expert knowledge in ocean science, our ongoing research, and passion for the ocean to bring you Ocean Literacy Courses. These interactive and comprehensive online classrooms are perfect for educators and students to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the ocean.

Ocean Literacy

Ocean literacy is the understanding of the ocean and our relationship with it.
Learn more

Ocean Plastics Education Kit

Plastic is everywhere in our oceans, we want to help change that.
Learn more

Sustainable Seafood Education Kit

As the global population continues to grow, the need for sustainable and healthy protein sources is key and seafood will play an important role.
Learn more

Web Cams

Your window into the Vancouver Aquarium. Watch sea otters eat and play, penguins waddle, and jellies float peacefully by from the comfort of your own home.

YouthToSea Leadership Program

Youth Leadership Community

Our youth programs and initiatives create space for the next generation of environmental leaders to be supported and inspired.
Learn More

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Online Oceans | Vancouver Aquarium & Ocean Wise

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Left Brain Craft Brain has hands-on STEAM activities for multiple grade levels.

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Left Brain Craft Brain - STEM & STEAM Activities for Kids

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Mystery Doug has new science videos and lessons each week for students in K-5.

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Open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science.

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Mystery Science offers open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science. The hook, visuals, and activity have all been prepared for you. Less prep, more learning.

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PE With Joe has daily physical education videos of activities that can be done anywhere.

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Tynker has online coding games and activities for students of all ages.

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Over 5,000 Award-Winning Lessons

Tynker empowers over 100 million students and serves over 150,000 schools worldwide.

Mod Minecraft

Make your own skins and experience basic Minecraft modding with Tynker.

Learn Python

Learn to code browser-based games using Python, pen drawing and Turtle graphics.

Explore AI

In this exciting elective course, you'll explore artificial intelligence and machine learning - with JavaScript.

Empower the Next Generation with Tynker -
Unleash Creativity and Innovation in Kids Everywhere

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Story Based Lessons

Kids learn with block-based coding before transitioning to text-based languages like JavaScript and Python.

Built-in Tutorials

Tynker's interactive lessons break down coding fundamentals as they solve fun puzzles.

Interactive Assessments

Quick practice quizzes and assessment tests evaluate's a child's comprehension of subjects taught.

Explore Curriculum

Why Should Kids
Learn to Code with Tynker?

Because technology is so integrated into virtually every aspect of our lives, learning about it is more important than ever. Our coding platform makes it convenient and fun for kids and teens to gain knowledge that will serve them well throughout their lives. You can count on our trusted methods to help them develop and grow their capabilities with computers.

Tynker isn't just for schools and coding camps, though. Parents who value STEM education and want their children to know how to code should know that our kids programming platform can be used at home, too. Tynker offers a range of coding for kids solutions with icon-coding for pre-readers, block-based coding, and advanced courses in Python, JavaScript, data science, art, and image processing. There are quarterly, yearly and lifetime plans which include access for up to 3 children, and our online classes for all ages are an excellent way for them to gain the supplemental STEM skills needed for their future.

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Our methods for learning to code all are provided within a safe, moderated community that is built around encouraging students to gain confidence in their abilities and do so without fear of failure.

Frequently asked questions

Is coding good for kids?

We're living during a high-tech revolution, witnessing life-changing advancements in medicine, environmental conservation, and much more. At the core of all these amazing projects and discoveries is CODE. Code can be the thing that differentiates your child from peers and allows them to stand out as an asset for companies when they are looking for employment. The children who learn to code today will become the creators of the technology tomorrow. Learning how to code can help children make a major contribution to the world that they live in and make a lasting impact.

As kids and teens learn to code, they also build essential skills like critical thinking, logic, and problem-solving. They learn to logically sequence events, create playable games, tell good stories, and model real situations. They also learn computational thinking by developing algorithmic and design thinking abilities. Coding for kids has become an essential element of a child's education and an excellent way to express their creativity and imagination.

How do I start my child coding?

Coding, otherwise known as programming, is a creative activity for all children. Your child might not care about writing data processing algorithms, but they might enjoy creating games, programming music, designing websites, or just playing with code. Learning to code is for everyone; you don't have to be good at math or a "techie" to learn how to code. Kids as young as five can learn to code and pick it up faster than most adults.

When your kids are starting, pick a program like MIT's Scratch or Tynker Junior app. The visual style of these programs makes it easy for young children to learn to code. Scratch and Tynker have a graphical interface that works. Drag-and-drop code blocks snap together. Pieces of code that don\'t make computational sense won't fit together, making syntax errors impossible.

Older children can learn to code with Python by building games, art, music, and more. Some programs like Tynker offer a placement test to set your child on the right track for their age and experience level.

What age is best to introduce coding to kids?

Every child learns at their own pace. They can learn different subjects at varying rates and ways. Experts believe that children should learn coding at an early age. According to MIT, the best age for kids to start learning coding languages such as Scratch Jr or Tynker Jr is from 5 to 7. Many programs allow your children to progress at their own pace or hire an instructor to help them move along.

With Tynker, a placement test will place your child on the correct path based on age and skill level, and Tynker supports children up to age 18 with real-world text languages like Python and JavaScript. Children progress to more difficult coding courses with the support of interactive tutorials and video instructions at their own pace.

Which is the best coding for kids program?

With so many great services available, learning to code has never been easier! For example, Scratch and Tynker provide innovative visual coding languages that make coding fun. Coding is a great way to broaden your child's worldview and develop their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Here are a few coding for kids options to review:

Game-based learning -Game-based platforms such as Tynker and the challenges on Code.org motivate kids to use code to complete game levels.

Independent learning with Scratch -Scratch from MIT is a great way of getting started with code. Although they don't have courses, there's a vibrant community to learn from.

Online courses-Enroll in a Python or JavaScript course on Codecademy or Tynker or learn to code with Processing on Khan Academy. Tynker offers advanced courses like Processing 1, using p5.js to introduce the foundational concepts of art and computer science.

Build an app-Learn to build your own iOS app using Swift. Install the Swift Playgrounds app by Apple.

Use a book-Learn by following along with books like Mission Python, Super Scratch Programming Adventure, or Coding with Minecraft. Tynker has a series of super-informative coding activity books, including Code These Games, Code These Minecraft Mods, and Code This Art.

Why is coding needed?

Coding is the method of giving a computer instructions to perform a specific task. You may also hear coding referred to as software programming or computer programming. These instructions are communicated using a language that computers can understand, like visual blocks, JavaScript and Python.

Coding for kids lays the groundwork for our world's technology, from microprocessors in everyday items like refrigerators and water heaters to sophisticated programs that run our cars and buildings. Learning to code is a great opportunity for children of all ages to develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills, while building the necessary focus and organization to see projects through to completion.

Coding usually begins with drag-and-drop visual programming in which children connect blocks together to make programs. Visual programming teaches the fundamental concepts without typing or syntax by placing the focus on the logic behind the code. Once they've learned the basics, children can transition to real-world programming languages like Python, JavaScript, and C.

From online coding courses and games to offline learning, from in-person coding instruction to live online tutoring, there are endless coding resources available. The best coding platforms and programs like Scratch, Code.org and Tynker give children of all ages and experience levels the ability to code while making the process fun and engaging.

Why should we use Tynker coding for kids?

Tynker is the world's number one coding platform for children ages 5 to 18 for a reason-it works! Tynker powers the creativity of over 100 million students and serves thousands of schools and educators worldwide.

Tynker's award-winning, gamified courses and coding for kids activities encourage kids to complete projects as they have fun, allowing them to progress from novices to experts using languages like Python. Tynker's interactive lessons have built-in tutorials for all ages and skill levels. Our highly-rated mobile app (4.7 stars) lets students take Tynker on the go. Learning how to code with Tynker unlocks and empowers children's creativity, teaching them life-long skills they can use today and into the future.

How do I teach my 7 year old code?

Learning to code is for everyone; you don't have to be good at math or a "techie" to learn how to code. Kids as young as five can learn to code and pick it up faster than most adults. Tynker Junior is a fun, interactive way to spark your kid's interest in coding. Kids (ages 5-7) learn coding basics by connecting picture blocks to move their characters. Tynker's immersive game-like coding courses and interactive lessons with built-in tutorials are perfect for beginners 5+ through experts 18+.

What options are there for coding for teens?

Code.org has a year-long course in Computer Science Principles that introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world.

Tynker has coding for kids courses that align with subject standards like CCSS-ELA, CCSS-Math, NGSS and CS standards such as CSTA, ISTE, CA CS, UK National Curriculum, and several state-level standards like TEKS.

Tynker is recognized by College Board as an endorsed curriculum provider for AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A.

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