Girls, Let’s Code!
Blue{shift} Education, London’s top provider of coding camps and after-school clubs, today announce their first ever all-female summer camp: the fun and innovative DIY Girls.
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Why should my 5 year old start coding?
We want to create the next generation of innovators, creators, and coders, but what is the right age for children to learn coding? This is one question we get frequently at blue{shift}, and the answer is one that requires a parent’s subjectivity. Coding is becoming a new literacy, and teachers, parents, and schools need to prepare these children with the skills of the 21st century. But,it still comes down to: when?
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What Laptop Should I Buy My Child?
Choosing a laptop for your child can be a daunting task for any parent, but we want to make this challenge easier. Before purchasing your child’s next piece of tech, first consider the purpose of this new computer. Will it be used for programming, animation, or just touch-typing essentials? Depending on these specific interests and needs, you can factor certain software and hardware considerations like processor speed into your laptop qualifications. Here, we have provided recommendations on laptops that are durable and suitable for children (and ones we use in our clubs and camps ourselves!)
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Spring into Tech: Books for your Coder Girl
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who have changed the world -from spearheading women in science and tech to fighting for girls’ education worldwide. We’d like to share this list of a few thought-provoking, entertaining, and child-friendly books, designed to bring enthusiasm for STEM into the home.
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