The Coding Space

Did you know that compassion can make your child a better coder? From managing stress to collaborating with others, empathy is an essential skill for the coders of tomorrow. We spoke with April Wensel, CEO of Compassionate Coding, about this revolutionary approach to computer science and how to encourage compassion in kids. Check it out on our blog: https://www.thecodingspace.com//putting-the-compassion-bac #compassionatecoding #compassion #empathy #computerscience #coding #aprilwensel #stem #growthmindset

It's Election Day, which means The Coding Space, along with our partners at Private Prep, are getting out to VOTE! Now's the time to let your voice be heard, to participate in democracy, and to do your civic duty. If you haven't voted already, we hope you'll join us at the polls! #election2020 #electionday #vote #vote2020

Happy Halloween to all the ghouls and boos out there! As you troll the neighborhood looking for tricks and treats, don't be afraid of the dark... Why not? Because in addition to Halloween, today is also #DarkMatterDay, a day devoted to the study of all that remains unseen and unknown in the universe. Did you know that stars, planets, and galaxies make up just 4.9 percent of the total mass and energy of the universe? That means there's A LOT out there yet to be discovered. Find out how you can celebrate Dark Matter Day this Halloween at the link: https://www.darkmatterday.com/ #Halloween #allhallowseve #october31 #darkmatter #stem #steam #mysteriesoftheuniverse

Just two days left to register to participate in our second Code 4 Change challenge! This free event asks coders of all ages and skill levels to use their creativity and problem-solving skills to help younger kids learn through technology. Kids Teaching Kids is the perfect chance for kids to gain experience teaching and to create a positive social impact. Learn all about this event and register today at the link: https://www.thecodingspace.com/code4change.html #c4c #code4change #kidsteachingkids #coding #code #computerscience #stem #steam #learning #kthrough12 #backtoschool #fall2020

Teacher Spotlight Say hello to Deeksha! What words of wisdom does she have for coding students? Deeksha points to a quote from Voltaire: "Perfection is the enemy of good." Why? "It's so easy to get caught up in wanting things to be perfect on the first try that we end up not doing or learning something at all." This is especially important for coding students, who need grit and determination to find solutions to the problems they encounter. "Coding is like learning a new language. It helps improve communication and critical thinking skills and encourages creativity. It's a great skill to have no matter what field kids are interested in." #teacher #teacherspotlight #thecodingspace #coding #coders #code #programming #education #kidswhocode #girlcode #tech #computerscience #fall2020

Halloween is right around the corner, which means it's time for some seriously spooky Scratch projects! Our students are getting inspired by the season and the many cool games on Scratch right now. Want to carve a digital pumpkin? Or try out different costumes? Or test your Halloween knowledge with some haunted trivia? No matter what you're into, there's a fun project for everyone! Check out the link in our bio, but beware of scares! https://scratch.mit.edu/search/projects?q=halloween #halloween #allhallowseve #scratch #mit #coding #code #computerscience #stem #steam

Want a chance to check out one of our classes for free? Join us today at 5pm EST on KidPass for a very special Halloween themed coding demo for beginners! This live, 30-minute class will combine project-based coding for beginners with STEAM-based, hands-on activities. We'll play a game, dive into coding through the MIT-created Scratch platform, and finish up with a spook-tacular physical activity. Classes are recommended for kids ages 6 and up. Kids don't need anything to participate, but if they'd like to code along with our instructor they'll need access to a computer and the internet. Sign up here: https://kidpass.com//hall/the-coding-space-online/59670537 #kidpass #demo #coding #freefun #code #computerscience #stem #steam #learntocode

So you've signed up for our newest Code 4 Change challenge: Kids Teaching Kids. Great! Still thinking about the types of projects and topics you might want to tackle with your project? We're here to help. We've put together a helpful list of subjects that early elementary kids are learning including tips on how to build a project that can really teach others. Check it out on our blog: https://www.thecodingspace.com//code-4-change-teaching-top #c4c #code4change #kidsteachingkids #coding #code #computerscience #stem #steam #learning #kthrough12 #backtoschool #fall2020

BIG NEWS! Code 4 Change, our biannual programming initiative for kids, is back. C4C: Kids Teaching Kids invites coders to make learning more fun and engaging for early elementary classes that may be restricted by remote or hybrid learning environments. These games, projects, and activities are developed by kids, for kids, to review important skills and concepts taught in schools. And the best part? Every completed project will have the chance to be used by actual early el...ementary students around the country. Wow! Ready to learn more and get coding? Check out our website for full details about this free event and to sign up. We can't wait to see what coders create! https://www.thecodingspace.com/code4change.html #code4change #c4c #kidsteachingkids #teachtolearn #coding #programming #computerscience #girlcode #kidswhocode #girlswhocode #kthrough12 #education #coding #stem #steam

It's party time! Did you know that The Coding Space hosts virtual birthday parties? It's true! From dance parties to coding challenges, our birthday parties engage, educate, and entertain. Our STEAM-based fun keeps kids thinking, creating, and moving. And with choose-your-own themes, it's easy to personalize the party of your child's dreams. Keep the party going, no matter how far away friends may be. Book your party here: https://www.thecodingspace.com/birthday.html #birthday #birthdaykid #birthdayparty #party #partytime #virtual #distancelearning #remote #coding #programming #kidswhocode #girlcode

Have you seen this awesome interactive language map? What a great way to celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay2020. Check it out!

Happy Earth Science Week! With our new season of Code 4 Change kicking off later this week, we wanted to take a minute and look back at the projects our Spring 2020 #C4C coders made. Kids of all ages contributed creative solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the world today. From encouraging recycling and the protection of environments to ending pollution and poverty, these coders used their problem-solving skills, creativity, and self-expression to help the earth. You can check out their work here: https://code4change.thecodingspace.com/spring2020 #c4c #code4change #un #sustainabledevelopment #earthscienceweek #earthscience #savetheearth #gogreen #coding

Save the date... Code 4 Change is coming soon! Last spring, coders near and far participated in our first ever #Code4Change Challenge. The event was a huge success with kids of all ages contributing creative solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the world today. Starting November 1, Code 4 Change kicks off with a new theme and fresh chances for coders to help others using technology. This event is free and open to all, with registration opening October 15th. Wat...ch this space for all the details, coming next week! #C4C #coding #challenge #initiative #education #kthrough12 #kidsteachingkids #programming #computerscience #stem #steam

Have you heard about our weekly coding challenges? These special assignments are created just for coders who are looking to take their skills to the next level. Whether you want to brush up on boolean logic, leap into loops, or find your rhythm with algorithms, there's a weekly challenge perfect for every student's skill level. We asked John Bujalski, TCS New York Metro Program Manager, to give us the scoop on these cool opportunities. Check it out on the blog: https://www.thecodingspace.com//introducing-the-coding-spa #coding #code #kidswhocode #girlcode #programming #thecodingspace #challenge #computerscience