Tynker Toolbox

Tynker Toolbox

Design. Code. Play. Kids will love this ebook! 130 pages of easy step-by-step instructions to code. Learn all the cool tools that Tynker has to offer. Best of all, everything runs right in your browser with nothing to install.

Tynker Toolbox eBook

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  • Learn to use 12 cool Tynker tools
  • Easy step-by-step instructions
  • All assets included

What Kids Will Learn

Looking to better understand all of Tynker’s capabilities? Dive in and learn more!

You'll start by exploring the absolute basics of coding. Learn how to connect colorful code blocks—write short and simple programs that move actors on a stage. You'll explore how Cartesian coordinates work, and how you can layer and control actors movements precisely.

After learning the basics, you'll explore all of Tynker Workshop's unique capabilities, step by step. You'll surely get inspiration for creating your own cool Tynker projects. Stop wondering what you can do with code: Explore everything with this detailed overview of all of Tynker's amazing coding features.

Project Collection

Find inspiration for creating your own cool Tynker projects. Stop wondering what you can do with code: Explore everything with this detailed overview of all of Tynker's amazing coding features and tools.

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A Tour of Tynker

Get familiar with Tynker and write your first program!

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The Animation Tool

Bring your programs to life with custom animations. Learn how to use the Animation Tool, plus other tricks for creating interactive projects.

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Character Creator, Animation Blocks

Learn how to create custom characters, then animate them with code.

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Text Tricks

Work with speech bubbles and more. Tell your own stories, put on a play, or make a computer write poetry!

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The Sound Blocks

Play music with code! Add custom sound effects, too. Tynker’s brand new music tool supports MIDI and MP3.

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The Synth Blocks

Create your own sound effects and instruments! Funky disco beats, crunchy dubstep drops, glitchy chiptunes, or instruments from any style of music you can imagine!

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Code Block Tricks

Think you know everything about code blocks? Think again! Learn new tricks for writing Tynker code.

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Using Extensions

Want to control robots, play with pens, or work with video? Check out all the possibilities in this overview of Tynker’s Extension system.

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The Pen Blocks

Explore the world of math and art with the Tynker Pen extension. Create patterns, draw geometric shapes, make functions, and more.

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The Physics Blocks

Tynker’s Physics engine provides a simple way to create games or simulations with gravity, collisions, and more! Think: Angry Birds and Marble Madness!

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The Augmented Reality Blocks

Want to use video or photos in your programs? Try the AR Blocks, which let you code your own selfie!

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Level Editor & Platformer

Want to make jumping games in the style of Super Mario or Sonic? With Tynker, creating your own games is a snap.

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The Debugger

Finding and fixing bugs is a big part of a programmer’s life. Get some tips for using Tynker’s debugger, plus other ideas for avoiding errors.

Tynker’s award-winning creative computing platform helps kids develop computational thinking and programming skills in a fun, intuitive, and imaginative way. See how we can help your child learn to love coding!