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Why Coding Is Becoming Important For Kids? In today’s world, it’s become almost essential to learn how to code, and in tomorrow's world, it probably will be essential. Programming has become one of the most sought-after skills in almost every industry, with the more...
Top 9 Online Coding Games for Kids (Free Online Coding Games Included)
Coding for Kids: What is Coding for Kids and Why it's Important Among all the fads that were long gone before most of us ever got a chance to try them, coding for kids is one of the few that have stayed. In fact, coding keeps getting more attention from parents,...
How Do You Teach Your Kids to Code? Here Are All the Resources You Might Need
It’s no secret that programming is one of the most important job skills to have in today’s world and for the foreseeable future. With more and more jobs being replaced by technology, it only makes sense to prepare your kids to learn to code, and you can start right...
What is STEAM Education?
STEAM has been around for a while. Because it’s a comparatively new educational concept, how much do you know about it? This blog will break it down for you and let you get to know it better. Read on!1. What Is STEAM? STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering,...
STEAM Education Is More Important Than Ever in 2019
The first half of 2019 has flown by, and so many trends have come and gone, but the STEAM education trend has stayed strong through many recent years and should remain strong for many years more! So, what is this whole “STEAM education” trend about? And why is STEAM...
Top 10 STEAM Robotics Kits for Kids in 2019
Ever wonder if it’s too early or too late to start worrying about your child’s future education? Or how to balance learning and play so that they’re still having fun? In our fast-paced environment today, it’s important for children’s minds to be stimulated for them to...
Makeblock Witnesses the Rise of Japan’s Programming Education Though Visits to Schools and Ministries
The final week of May, Makeblock founder and CEO, Jasen Wang visited Japan two years after the Makeblock Airblock announcement in July 2017. This time, Jasen was invited to speak at The Future of Asia, one of the most important global conference in Asia organized by...
The Importance of STEM Education
You’ve probably heard a lot about STEM education in and out of your kid’s school. Why is it so important? On top of that, what on earth is STEM education anyway? Read on to find out! The Definition of STEM Education First, let’s start with the definition of STEM. It...
Top Five Coding Languages for Kids in 2019
Kids are leaning to code, which isn’t news any more. With the rise of STEM education, more and more parents are paying attention to helping their kids explore their interest in STEM subjects, such as coding. As exciting as it sounds, where do you start? What are some...
Coding for Kids: The Ultimate Guide for Parents
Worldwide, the popularity of coding for kids is on the rise. Especially with coding and computer programming being used in a variety of industries to help with automation, it’s not surprising that this is a trend. Coding is becoming a common skill, instead of a...
Five Reasons Python Programming Is Perfect for Kids
In our previous post, we discussed the top five kids’ coding languages. Among those five languages, Scratch is mainly developed for kids ages 8 - 16. Python, another very powerful language, is more suitable for somewhat older kids with or without any coding...
20 Best YouTube Channels for Your Kids Learning to Code
According to Family Zone, in 2016, kids 8 years of age and underspent 65% of their online time on YouTube, and kids 9 – 12 years old spent 38% of their time on YouTube, watching videos. Every single day, there is 576k hours’ worth of videos uploaded to YouTube. With...
Let a Robot Keep Your Kid Company During Summer Vacation!
Spring break has just ended, and your kids are back in school. But just when you think school is going to keep your kids busy, here comes summer break, right around the corner. Let’s be honest. It’s always a little bit of a struggle during summer break. Your schedule...
The Future for the Global Educational Robotics Market
The future of the Global Educational Robots market has never been brighter. According to ResearchAndMarkets.com, the educational robot market is expected to be valued at $778.6 million USD in 2018 and is projected to reach $1,689.2 million USD by...
Experience AI and IoT with a Smart Educational Robot!
When it comes to the future of technology and how it changes our day-to-day lives, AI and IoT are two inevitably hot topics. We see that AI and IoT are mentioned and used more and more in our daily lives, but how do we help kids start learning about both of them early...
Introducing MotionBlock
Makeblock is pleased to announce the release of a new transformable robot: MotionBlock. This fully programmable robot is designed for young learners (ages 14+), and is suitable for use at home or in the classroom. It is now available for purchase on the new Makeblock...
Girls are Now Powering the Future of STEAM!
All around the world nowadays, the future of STEAM seems to be brighter than ever. More and more people are realizing the significance of STEAM’s influence on the future of all of human society. STEAM education is making its presence felt in classrooms not only for...
These New Educational Robots Make You Feel Like a Kid Again!
Ever wish you could turn back time? Maybe get hold of a time machine that brings you back to the days when you were a little kid and all you do is play with toys and have absolutely nothing to worry about? Well, I’m afraid you might have to wait for a very long time...