MyTeacherToolsCoding is a highly desirable skill in today’s day and age. It gives students an edge and demonstrates that they are intellectual and sharp thinkers. There’s also a huge demand for it with jobs in the tech sector growing faster than the skills being developed. With so much progression in technology, it’s fair to say that a lot of jobs will be replaced by AI and developing digital skills like coding can help children to future proof themselves. A private school in Essex reached out to collaborate with us on this piece and shares more on the benefits of coding for children.
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving is a universal, transferable skill that your child will need no matter what walk of life they take. We all encounter problems both professionally and day to day. Being able to deal with them means being able to think creatively and logically. Things that coding will help your child to do as they experiment with different solutions.
Maths
Coding involves maths and uses the left side of the brain. The side that’s responsible for thinking logically, rationally, analytically, and objectively. Those that are left brained tend to be better at critical thinking and reasoning. Developing these skills will not only come in handy when coding but also help them to perform across a range of their subjects.
Fun
Experimenting is fun. Coding gives children the ability to create something of their own using what they have learned and interact with the technology around them. If your child is kinaesthetic, they will love coding.
Self-Esteem
Coding can take time to get your head around and do. This will take patience and lots of poor attempts before they can code like a pro. As they do and develop, their self-esteem will grow, and they will feel more confident in themselves and their ability.
