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5 Unique Career Paths Learning To Code Will Make Possible
Coding is rapidly becoming a highly sought-after skill in the modern world. And as we become increasingly digitised, it is being used more often to solve problems, drive innovation, and create opportunities. Coding allows us to turn ideas into reality, and with it comes the ability to make an impact across a variety of industries […]
What To Look Out For When Picking A Coding Course For Kids
As parents, we all want the best for our children, which often includes equipping them with skills that will help them in the future. And in this modern age, coding is one of the essential skills to possess. Coding helps kids develop problem-solving skills, teaches them how to think logically, and gives them an understanding […]
Python Programming: Top Reasons Why Kids Should Learn It
If you own a computer, use the internet and play games on them, you might have heard the term Python. Python is an easy to learn yet powerful programming language. Widely used to develop websites, apps, games and much more, Python is used by many organisations in some of the most innovative technologies in the […]
How To Get Started With Robotics For Kids And Beginners
Have you ever wondered why kids today seem to be more hooked on gadgets than playing with real toys? Technology has changed our lives in so many ways and has become an integral part of our daily lives. Kids are exposed to gadgets from a very young age, so it’s only natural for them to […]
An Introduction To STEAM Education And How Coding Can Help
STEM – it’s a buzzword that wouldn’t seem to go away, until STEAM came along. While the importance of STEAM has been emphasized in recent years, and schools are offering more STEAM-based programmes like coding classes for kids, there is still a lot of confusion about what it really entails. The following is an analysis […]
5 Tips For Beginners To Kick Off Their Coding Journey
Your kids may have come across a famous programmer, and now they are inspired to begin their coding journey. They may have also been fascinated by a particular software and would like to develop their own. Whatever the reason, they have decided to learn to code and want to be as efficient as possible. Knowing […]
Fun & Easy Activities To Get Young Ones Curious About Coding
It’s no secret that kids love technology – especially smartphones, tablets and video games. Coding is fun, and it’s an essential part of learning to think creatively, reason systematically and work collaboratively. When it comes to learning the basics of coding, nothing beats hands-on experience. It is hugely advantageous for children to learn about programming […]
Why You Should Send Your Child To Coding Camp This Holidays
There are plenty of reasons why children should learn to code. Not only will they develop valuable skills to use in their future careers in a variety of industries, coding is also a trendy skill that ranks as important as reading and writing these days. If your child is saying “I want to be a […]
Benefits Of Helping Kids Develop Their Programming Skills
Have you ever met a child who is a natural programmer? One who is always curious, eager to learn and willing to try something new? If so, you wouldn’t be alone. Kids today are immersed in a world where computers, tablets, phones and apps are everywhere. Advances in technology are hence becoming increasingly important for […]
Common Mistakes In Coding That Beginners Should Avoid
Making mistakes is common for beginners when learning to code. At the start, some of the errors are unavoidable without the proper guidance. Mistakes are also possible and, in fact, typical for even experienced programmers. If you are a beginner in coding, other than reading up on a beginner’s guide to programming, you should also […]
Coding For Kids: A Beginner’s Guide To Programming
Computer programmers code to send commands and instructions for the computer to perform a specific task. Programmers use different coding languages for various applications. For example, websites might use HTML, and for games, they might use Python. Kids can start learning to code as early as five years old, maybe earlier. Introducing your kids to […]
Introducing Your Children To The World Of Programming
Parents sometimes face difficulty introducing something new to their kids, let alone something as complex as coding. Kids scare off easily when they are overwhelmed. It is important to tread lightly when inaugurating coding to your kids. There are methods you can follow to ease your kids into the world of coding, and little by […]
ripplecreate and DSTA’s Young Defence Scientist Program – Learning about Virtual Reality
In December 2021, ripplecreate worked together with Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) Singapore to organise a virtual science and technology camp, titled “Young Defence Scientist Programme” (YDSP). The purpose of this camp is to inspire students to pursue coding, science or mathematics-related studies. The theme of this year’s YDSP revolves around Virtual Reality (VR) […]
ripplecreate wins “Best in Age Appropriate STEAM Curriculum and Pedagogy” award
“It can be truly said that with its futuristic curriculum and innovative pedagogy, ripplecreate is equipping Tomorrow’s Creators with Digital Skills Today!”— Parents World ripplecreate is humbled to receive the “Best in Age Appropriate STEAM Curriculum & Pedagogy” accolade in the Parents World Best Enrichment School Award 2021/22. We are truly thankful for this award, […]
An Insight into Coding Programs for MOE Schools
A big part of what we do at ripplecreate is to run larger scale coding programs for students at MOE schools, international schools and other organisations. Earlier in March this year, we were given the opportunity to curate and run a coding program for the lower primary students of Queeenstown Primary School. The main aim […]
Coding for Preschoolers? Benefits of Preschool Coding You May Not Know
5 March: Coding for preschoolers? According to a Bloomberg article, the latest craze among parents in China is preschool coding classes. This is a trend increasingly seen in Singapore as well. The reasons quoted for parents to earnestly enroll kids as young as 3 yrs old for coding lessons range from: Preparing their kids for […]
Virtual and Augmented Reality Teacher’s Training
23 Feb 2021- ripplecreate recently held a Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) Teachers’ Training course for a group of MOE educators. We deployed trainers to help upskill the group of circa 30 school leaders and teachers on VR/AR. Our aim is to equip these educators with the skills to incorporate new learning technologies into their […]
Preschool Coding Programs @ St James Church Kindergarten
11 Dec 2020 – ripplecreate has been running a series of preschool coding programs for nursery and kindergarten children at various St. James Church Kindergarten (SJCK) campuses. One of the preschool coding programs run by ripplecreate was a 3-day music and coding holiday camp. The children tinkered with an electronic building block platform that has […]
“Always be ready to learn, unlearn and re-learn”
2 November 2020 – When Siti Khadijah was looking to fulfill an internship requirement as part of her undergraduate requirements at Nanyang Technological University, it didn’t faze her that she knew little about the various coding platforms for children. She knew only that she wanted to teach and be an inspiration to the younger generation. […]
