Tynker Junior: Coding for Kids

Tynker Junior: Coding for Kids

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Tynker Junior: Coding for Kids — Empowering the Next Generation of Creators

Turn screen time into a STEM advantage with the world-leading coding platform trusted by 100,000 schools. Designed specifically for pre-readers aged 4-7, our word-free interface lets your child master logic and creativity through play.

Publisher

Neuron Fuel, Inc.

Category

Education

Downloads

620K+

User Rating

4.5/5

Total Ratings

9K+

Locales

1

A World of Code

Discover the interface used by 620K+ users.

Tynker Junior app screenshot displaying visual coding blocks for conditional logic and a cartoon octopus playing drums

Tynker Junior app screenshot displaying visual coding blocks for conditional logic and a cartoon octopus playing drums

A child friendly interface for creating music in the Tynker Junior app featuring cartoon instruments

A child friendly interface for creating music in the Tynker Junior app featuring cartoon instruments

Tynker Junior app interface showing creative maker projects and sequencing puzzles for kids

Tynker Junior app interface showing creative maker projects and sequencing puzzles for kids

Tynker Junior app interface showing visual block coding lessons for loops and events with robots and animals

Tynker Junior app interface showing visual block coding lessons for loops and events with robots and animals

Tynker Junior app screen showing kids solving coding puzzles with colorful characters and a visual block based interface

Tynker Junior app screen showing kids solving coding puzzles with colorful characters and a visual block based interface

Tynker Junior app screenshot showcasing interactive stories with cute characters

Tynker Junior app screenshot showcasing interactive stories with cute characters

A coding interface for kids showing a tiger character navigating a jungle maze using loop blocks

A coding interface for kids showing a tiger character navigating a jungle maze using loop blocks

Tynker Junior app interface teaching children coding loops with jungle mazes and a gorilla

Tynker Junior app interface teaching children coding loops with jungle mazes and a gorilla

Tynker Junior coding for kids app featuring a cartoon goldfish in an underwater adventure

Tynker Junior coding for kids app featuring a cartoon goldfish in an underwater adventure

A display of prestigious educational and parenting awards received by Tynker Junior including Parents Choice Gold and Common Sense Selection

A display of prestigious educational and parenting awards received by Tynker Junior including Parents Choice Gold and Common Sense Selection

Empower Your Child with the Language of the Future

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 620K+ users.

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No Reading Required

Your child can master complex logic using our intuitive, word-free picture blocks and friendly voiceovers designed specifically for early learners.

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Puzzles Meet Creativity

From solving underwater mysteries to composing music and animating stories, kids apply coding concepts to bring their wildest ideas to life.

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School-Ready Logic

Develop essential critical thinking, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills used by over 60 million kids in schools worldwide.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Tynker Junior: Coding for Kids.

Description

Tynker Junior is the place to be for kids who want to learn to code and get creative. Tynker is the leading K-12 creative coding platform that's got you covered. One out of every three U.S. K-8 schools is using it! Plus, a whopping 100,000 schools worldwide and over 60 million kids from 150 countries have joined in on the coding fun. That's some serious skills right there! Let's code! Introduce your little ones to the exciting world of coding with Tynker Junior! This fun and interactive app is designed for children aged 4-7, even those still learning to read. With colorful blocks that snap together to manipulate characters, your child will love learning the basics of coding. Tynker Junior is inspired by the award-winning Tynker program, used by over 60 million kids and 100,000+ schools worldwide. Our user interface has been redesigned to make it easy for pre-readers, with word-free picture blocks, a tap-based interface, friendly voiceovers, helpful hints, and a progression to keep your child engaged. With 200+ coding challenges, five puzzle-based adventures, and five project creation studios – along with a great video course – your child will have endless opportunities to explore and create with code. [NEW] All About Computers Video Course Learn computing basics by watching entertaining and educational videos about how computers work, how the Internet works, good digital citizenship, simple data collection, and more. [NEW] ART AND MUSIC STUDIO Generate math art and compose music using a sandbox environment that allows you to create programs using coding skills you have learned. [NEW] ANIMATION STUDIO Make interactive animations and tell stories using a set of sandboxes that allow you to create programs with code. OCEAN ODYSSEY Learn sequencing and pattern recognition in this fun underwater adventure as you help Gillie the goldfish collect coins! ROBOTS Bring wacky robots to life and fix the programming in a robot factory while you learn about events and parameters. WILD RUMBLE Help eight endangered animals traverse a jungle path while avoiding obstacles, using counting loops, delays, and parameters. PUFFBALL PANIC Help adorable dust bunnies add to their sock collection as you apply conditional loops to navigate a dynamic environment. SUPER SQUAD Join the Super Squad and retrieve stolen museum treasure from super villains using conditional logic to handle changing situations. WHAT KIDS LEARN: • Understand cause and effect as they use code blocks • Learn how to solve problems and create programs with code • Master coding concepts as they complete puzzles and build projects • Advance to learn about loops, conditional logic, and debugging • Use code to create animations, stories, music, and math art SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscribe to Tynker Junior to access premium content. Choose between the following auto-renewing subscription options: Monthly Plan – $24.99 per month Quarterly Plan – $59.99 per quarter Prices are in USD and may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account and will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. To cancel a subscription, disable auto-renewal in your iTunes settings and allow the current period to end. Refunds are not available for unused portions of a subscription per iTunes policy. Terms: https://www.tynker.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.tynker.com/privacy. Computer programming is an essential 21st-century skill that kids can start learning at any age. While coding with Tynker, kids apply critical thinking, pattern recognition, focus, problem-solving, debugging, resilience, sequencing, spatial visualization, and algorithmic thinking skills. Tynker’s block coding makes it easy for them to learn conditional logic, repetition, variables, and functions – the same coding concepts used in any mainstream programming language such as Swift, JavaScript, or Python.

Latest Version

4.6.1080

Size

414.5 MB

First Released

Dec 13, 2018

Turn Screen Time into Their Future Superpower

Join millions of families and 100,000 schools worldwide. Start your child’s coding journey today with the leading K-8 platform designed specifically for pre-readers.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Tynker Junior: Coding for Kids

What is Tynker Junior?

Tynker Junior is an interactive app designed for children aged 4-7, including pre-readers, to learn the basics of coding. It uses colorful block coding to manipulate characters and develop fundamental programming skills.

Who is Tynker Junior for?

Tynker Junior is specifically for children aged 4-7. It caters to young learners, including pre-readers, with a redesigned user interface featuring word-free picture blocks and voiceovers.

How does Tynker Junior teach coding to kids?

Tynker Junior teaches coding using colorful, word-free picture blocks that snap together. It includes 200+ challenges, five puzzle-based adventures, five project creation studios, and a video course.

Does Tynker Junior offer a subscription?

Yes, Tynker Junior offers subscriptions to access premium content. Users can choose between a Monthly Plan or a Quarterly Plan. These are auto-renewing options.

What is the price of a Tynker Junior monthly subscription?

The monthly subscription for Tynker Junior costs $24.99 per month. Prices are in USD and may vary by location.

How much does a Tynker Junior quarterly subscription cost?

A quarterly subscription for Tynker Junior costs $59.99 per quarter. Prices are in USD and may vary by location.

What coding concepts do children learn with Tynker Junior?

Children learn cause and effect, problem-solving, loops, conditional logic, debugging, sequencing, and pattern recognition. They use these concepts to create animations, stories, music, and math art.

Does Tynker Junior include activities for music and art creation?

Yes, Tynker Junior includes an Art and Music Studio where children can generate math art and compose music. It also features an Animation Studio for creating interactive animations and stories.

Can Tynker Junior teach children about how computers work?

Yes, Tynker Junior includes an "All About Computers Video Course." This course teaches computing basics, how the Internet works, digital citizenship, and simple data collection.

How do I cancel a Tynker Junior subscription?

To cancel a Tynker Junior subscription, you must disable auto-renewal in your iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Refunds are not available.

What type of logic is used in Tynker Junior coding challenges?

Tynker Junior introduces children to conditional logic. This allows them to handle changing situations and apply conditions in their coding projects.

Is Tynker Junior suitable for children who cannot read yet?

Yes, Tynker Junior is designed for pre-readers. It features a tap-based interface, word-free picture blocks, and friendly voiceovers to guide young children.

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