# Child-Centric Coding Apps The GoldieBlox App Aims to Teach Coding Skills to Young Children By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/GoldieBlox-coding-app References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2016/07/21/goldiebloxs-new-kids-app-aims-to-inspire-the-next-generation-of-female-coders/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/goldieblox-adventures-in-coding/id1112690545?mt=8) GoldieBlox: Advntures in Coding is an innovative new coding app that is designed to use a variety of fun-filled games and digital activities to encourage children to pick up the array of skills associated with coding. This coding game involves a fictional character, an engineered named Goldie, who needs help in the way of a series of coding commands so that she can fulfill her mission of baking and delivering cupcakes to everyone in town. The game requires players to navigate a complicated map, something that enables them to pick up important and fun [coding skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codee). The app, which is available for both the iOS and Android platforms, is targeted towards children aged four and up. The GoldieBlox coding app goes to show the utility of gamification in the realm of children's education. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gamification in Children's Education:** Using games and fun activities to teach coding skills to young children. - **Child-friendly Coding Apps:** Developing coding apps specifically designed for children aged four and up. - **Interactive Learning Through Coding Games:** Encouraging interactive learning experiences for children through coding games. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education Technology:** Developing innovative educational apps and platforms for children. - **Childcare and Early Education:** Integrating coding skills into early childhood education curriculum. - **Mobile App Development:** Creating engaging and user-friendly coding apps for children on iOS and Android platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Preschool Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codie-blocks.md) - [Hands-On Modern Educational Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-educational-system.md) - [Child-Centric Metaverse Coding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-platforms.md) - [Gamified Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khired-kids.md) - [Interactive Educational Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagicharm.md) - [Children Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-critters-magicoders.md) - [Quick-Learning Coding Lessons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-for-coders.md) - [Play-Based Preschool Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-bluey.md) - [Educational Coding Language Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artie-max.md)