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Is Scratch Real Coding?
July 28, 2026The short answer is yes. Scratch is real coding. But the longer answer is more interesting, and it's one we've thought a lot about at The Coding Space, to the point where we built our own version. Where Scratch came from Scratch was developed at MIT's Media Lab by a research group called the Lifelong Kindergarten Group, led by professor Mitch Resnick. The idea was simple but radical: what if kids…
The Amazing (and Controversial) Tech Behind the FIFA World Cup
July 13, 2026VAR stands for Video Assistant Referee When a potential error is spotted during a match, a team of officials based in a Video Operation Room — watching live footage from multiple camera angles — can flag it for the on-field referee to review. The system is designed to catch four types of decisions: goals, penalties, direct red cards, and cases of mistaken identity. The referee can either accept…
6 STEM Experiments to Try at Home With Your Kids
June 08, 20261. Build a Bridge Engineering: structural design and the design-test-improve cycle This one is deceptively simple — and endlessly replayable. The challenge: build a bridge strong enough to hold weight using only popsicle sticks and glue (or tape). Kids quickly learn that how you build matters as much as what you build. What you need: Popsicle sticks, white glue or tape, two stacks of books…
What Coding Level Is My Child Ready For?
May 28, 2026At The Coding Space, we are committed to providing our young coders with an education closely tailored to their skill & experience levels to ensure that each and every coding superhero is challenged without getting discouraged. Whether your child is new to coding or already building their own games and websites, our coding classes will promote their growth within a safe, supportive environment…
How Large Language Models Work (and How We Got Here)
November 28, 2025From Early Computers to Predicting the Next Word At their core, today's AIs are "word predictors." That may sound humble, but it's the foundation of everything they do, from writing stories, answering questions, generating code, tutoring kids, and more. Early models learned to predict the next word in a sentence by reading lots of text. For example: “The cat sat on the ___.” A basic model would…
Why AI Literacy Matters
November 28, 2025That’s where AI literacy comes in. What Is AI Literacy? AI literacy means understanding what artificial intelligence is, how it works, what it can (and can't) do, and how to use it in a way that's safe, ethical, and empowering. It's not about turning every child into a computer scientist; it's about giving them the tools to navigate a world where AI is everywhere. At its core, AI literacy includes…