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Coding

7 Coding Activities for Kids

Here are some fun and educational coding activities for kids, tailored for different age groups and skill levels. Some of them we can help your child with, as we run coding camps over the summer holidays, after school virtual clubs, and...

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15th November 2024

Coding

What Does ‘def’ Mean in Python? (Definition, Explanation & Examples)

Python is a popular programming language that kids as young as 11 years old can learn. In the working world, it is widely used in applications ranging from web development to scientific computing. But at FunTech, kids can learn how to...

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5th August 2024

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Coding

The Best Programming Language to Learn After Python

After kids have learned Python with FunTech, they might then want to progress onto learning a new programming language, Having a wide range of skills and languages under their belt could really enhance their future career opportunities,...

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13th June 2024

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Coding

Coding for 12 Year Olds: Classes & How to Teach

12-year olds are at a fantastic age to either start learning to code, or to expand existing coding skills. If they have previously experience of coding, it’s a great time to push things on. Alternatively, if they have no experience at...

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13th June 2024

Coding

Coding for 9 Year Olds: Classes & How to Teach

9-year olds are at the ideal age to start learning how to code. By this age we find 9 year olds are able to better understand the concepts of programming, and can then apply those in many different mediums, including popular game...

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10th June 2024

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Coding

How to Become a Coder in the UK

Becoming a coder has become an extremely popular career choice in the UK over the last decade. There is a huge demand for skilled developers that it likely to increase year on year. It’s never too late to start learning to become a...

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23rd May 2024

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Coding, Game Design

Can a 10 Year Old Use Unity?

Unity is a cross-platform game engine that’s behind the development of popular games including Angry Birds 2, Beat Saber, Cuphead, Escape Plan, and Pillars of Eternity. It’s also something that kids can start to learn, providing they...

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24th April 2024

Coding

7 Coding Courses for Teens in 2024

Finding fun and engaging activities for your teenagers over the holidays and in term-time can be challenging, particularly if you have a teenager with an active imagination. As parents ourselves, we understand these challenges more than...

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11th January 2024

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Coding

What is N in Python? A Simple Explainer for Kids Learning to Code

Python is a popular programming language that kids as young as 11 years old can learn. In the working world, it is widely used in applications ranging from web development to scientific computing. But at FunTech, kids can learn how to...

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30th November 2023

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Coding

What Does “elif” Mean in Python?

When kids learn Python, one of the first keywords they will learn to use will be “elif”. But for those not familiar with Python, you might be wondering what “elif” means. Here’s a really easy to understand explanation followed by code...

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25th October 2023