Soft skills are just as important as technical knowledge for anyone pursuing a career in tech – especially homeschoolers. While homeschooling often excels in technical learning, it may lack opportunities to practice teamwork, communication, or conflict resolution. These skills, however, are critical for thriving in the tech industry, where collaboration and problem-solving are key. Here’s […]
By David Dodge, Co-Founder, CEO and Director of CodaKid. Last updated: October 13, 2026. Quick answerScratch is a free block-based programming language where kids snap together colored code blocks to make games, animations and stories. It runs in a web browser, and the Scratch Foundation says 200 million kids have created on it. Kids often […]
In today’s technology-driven world, buying laptops for kids has be come a priority for many parents. There’s only so much kids can do on regular smartphones, and piggy-backing on someone else’s computer – like a sibling or parent’s – often causes issues at home and work. But how do you go about choosing a […]
Computer programming, otherwise known as coding, has become a hot topic in the homeschool community. While coding is currently offered in a small fraction of traditional schools, homeschooling provides a unique and conducive environment for computer science instruction. Teaching coding can be challenging for homeschool parents, including those with engineering backgrounds. There are […]
