The Future of Technology: The Importance of Coding and Robotics for Kids

If your child is interested in robotics or coding, or you’re thinking about introducing the topics, the impact these two areas can have on your child’s life is mind-blowing. While coding and robotics can be hobbies, they can also serve as tools that help to shape children’s lives and teach them skills that go far beyond what they are actually learning in their classes.

As we look at the importance of coding and robotics for kids, you’ll be surprised at all that these two facets of STEM education can teach. We’ll also explore how MakerKids can help your child explore these interesting topics.

Why Coding and Robotics are Important for Kids

Let’s begin with a closer look at the many benefits robotics classes have for kids.

Helps Kids Learn to Think Creatively and Critically

Robotics encourages kids to think creatively and figure out solutions to real-world problems. It also encourages kids to think outside of the box and develop original ideas to use their robots.

Increases Their Problem-Solving Skills

Studies have shown that learning robotics helps kids solve problems in creative ways. Researchers have found that robotics teaches kids to solve problems ingeniously and spontaneously. 

Helps Kids Learn 21st-Century Skills

Robotics has the potential to impact engineering concepts in kids from pre-K to graduate levels. Studies have shown that robotics can also help children learn important academic skills while exposing them to areas like physics, geography, and more. It also teaches kids to learn math and scientific theories through inquiry-based learning.

Develops Teamwork and Collaboration

When kids are taking robotics classes, they are often working in teams to get the job done. They find that they have to support one another to accomplish a common goal. These are skills that they can use throughout their lives.

The great thing about robotics is that their benefits overlap with those of learning coding. By learning both of these skills, kids can get the rewards of both areas. 

Let’s take a closer look at why learning coding is so important for kids.

Coding Teaches Kids How to Think Differently

Coding helps to teach children how to think differently. Being able to code effectively requires logical thinking. Kids need to be able to see a large problem and break it down into smaller pieces to be able to solve it effectively.

Helps Develops Skills for the Future

As kids learn to code, they are building skills for the future. They will have more employment opportunities because they are already building their knowledge.

Coding Shows Kids How to Have Fun with Math

Learning to code involves many many skills that include organizing and analyzing data. As kids learn these logic skills to make something of their own, it helps to make math more engaging and fun. This can also help them further their math skills in the classroom.

Coding and Robotics at MakerKids

At MakerKids, our coding and robotics classes help kids to realize these benefits. 

Coding and robotics classes are offered for kids in grades 3-5 and grades 6-8. This allows children to be grouped with others in their age group so that they can learn from each other. 

Our coding classes cover skills like:

• Storyboarding
• Character development
• Animation
• Beta Testing 
• Environment and level design

Our coding for kids classes are offered at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. 

In our robotics classes, kids can learn:

• Coding
• Math
• Electronics
• How to make lights work

At MakerKids, our classes are kept small so that children get the attention they need to succeed. A mentor-to-student ratio of 1:5 children helps to achieve this goal.

To learn more about our classes and to take advantage of a FREE CLASS, call 1-844-MAKERKIDS or reach out to us online. Let your children experience coding and robotics classes at their best at MakerKids!