The Penguin Coding Blog
What programming language elementary school kids should take?
Even though most students in this age group cannot type on a keyboard, there are many solutions available that allow kids to code powerful programs with a few tips.
History of Penguin Coding Robotics Team
In the past few years, Penguin has competed in numerous robotics competitions at the Regional and State level. Here at Penguin, we are all about inclusion and working as a team to get the job done.
From Student To Teacher: Sreehitha Bodepudi
One of our Lexington Massachusetts teachers, Sreehitha Bodepudi started teaching here during her freshman year of High School. She is currently in her junior year of high school and is teaching a variety of classes here, such as Python, Minecraft, Scratch and Lego Robotics Camps.
Why young children should learn coding & robotics
Interest in coding and robotics can develop while children are still in elementary school because there are so many fun games and applications that students can make while they are still young.
FLL Robotics 2023 - Massachusetts
Penguin Coding School has been mentoring FLL teams since 2017. Every year several of our teams move on to the State Championship round and many win team awards in Robot Design, Innovation Project and Core Values. Our approach always puts the kids first.
Does Summer Coding Camp Provide Enrichment for Kids?
Coding camp is the perfect environment for children who are interested in learning to code. They will not only learn a valuable skill and spend time with others who share their interests, but they will be exposed to a number of life-enriching benefits as well.
Coding Teacher for Kids: Dong Mei
Whether you have been a long time student at Penguin Coding School, or just a parent who is curious about our staff, we would love to give you a warm introduction to one of our teachers, Dong Mei.
How to Pick the Best Coding School for Your Child
There are many choices for coding schools. So, how do you pick the best fit for your child? Here are our top five qualities to look for in a coding school, and, how Penguin strives to achieve them.
An Award-Winning Coding Program
Big news- Penguin Coding School has won an award!
We’re excited to announce that for the fifth time, Penguin Coding School has been voted the Best Coding School for Kids for 2024.
Robotics Competitions for Kids: A Student's Perspective
Have you ever heard of robotics competitions?
Penguin Coding School has been coaching competition robotics teams since 2017. We have multiple teams every year, and have won awards each year since 2019.
How to Get Your Kids to Try Coding
Are you wondering how to get your kids interested in coding, but don't know where to start? Check out our top three tips!
Introducing Girls To Coding
Coding is a male dominated field. How can we introduce girl to coding, retain interest, and create safe learning environments?
What programming language to take after Scratch?
Scratch is a great tool to get young kids to start coding. But where to go next? Discover our recommendations here.
Why Your Child Should Learn to Code
Learning coding for students, whether they’re kids or teens, is a highly beneficial activity. It stimulates their brains, helps them build life skills, and even fosters interest in well-paying STEM careers.