How to Teach Young Kids to Code with Toys
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How to Teach Young Kids to Code with Toys

Coding is the most important job of the future. I’ve seen this headline (and similar) many times over the past years. Coding is a skill that now bridges many different fields and career paths, from IT to art careers. Basically, coding is a worthwhile venture. Now pair that with kids who love all things technological and…

BitsBox Learning to Code for Kids
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BitsBox Learning to Code for Kids

Royal (7), ever the middle child, wants to try everything. He wants to play violin, drums, piano, ukulele, guitar, and probably every other instrument in existence.  He wants to take karate, gymnastics, dance, art classes, cooking classes, etc. And he really wants to steal Baloo’s BitsBox and learn to code himself.  I have two theories…

Teaching Kids Javascript Without Pulling Out Your Hair
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Teaching Kids Javascript Without Pulling Out Your Hair

“Yeah, I can do Javascript.  I’m awesome at Javascript” Those were the words I overheard my 10 year old sharing with a friend at the park the other day.  They were devising a business plan.  I’m not quite sure how Javascript came into play, but I was a little surprised at his assertion. On the…