Cracking the "CODE"ing
Coding for students
Why Teach Kids to Code
No technology or limited technology?
No technology?
Use the activity on this link or any below if no technology is available or to introduce coding.
My Robotics Friends
Conditional with Cards
Binary Baubles
Web Resources for Coding
*These resources are accessible on computers, smartphones, and tablets.
Beginning Coding with Coding blocks
Start here with Kindergarten
Start here - Coding with Angry Birds
The very basics with coding blocks using the Angry Birds characters
Or HERE with Frozen
This coding blocks activity was designed for girls using the Frozen characters
More Coding Blocks with LightBot
Level 1 for K-2, Level 2 gets difficult
Also has free and paid apps available
Also has free and paid apps available
Coding with Programming Language
Javascript with Crunchzilla
Javascript with Codecademy
Javascript with Crunchzilla
Programming Games Online or in the App Store
The Foos
Find it online OR in the App Store
Tynker
Start with Codey's Quest
Find it online OR in the App Store
Cargo-Bot
In the App Store
Code in the Classroom
Open Coding with iPad apps
Scratch Jr.
Make your own animations with Scratch Jr.
Find it Online or in the App Store
Daisy the Dinosaur
Hopscotch
Kodu
Kodu Game Lab site and Downloads
Tech Tribe Blogpost on Teaching with Kodu
Sarah blogs about using Kodu in her elementary tech apps class.
Integrating Coding into the Core Curriculum
This link takes you to a Symbaloo with articles and resources for coding.
The ultimate use of Coding tools is your students using coding to make animations or games with core content. To see examples, go to the Hopscotch app and search topics such as Moon Phases, Water Cycle, Cells, addition or choose your own topic. Students can create their own games, edit others games, or watch videos on how to create the game.
5-day Coding Curriculum
Thins link guides teachers through five basic 30-minutes lessons with elementary students.
Dawn Walker
Instructional Technologist
Woodway Elementary
Midway ISD, Waco, TX
Email: dawn.walker@midwayisd.org
Twitter: @texasaggie95
Sarah Collins
Instructional Technologist
Woodgate Intermediate
Midway ISD, Waco, TX
Email: sarah.collins@midwayisd.org
Twitter: @EdTechTribe
April Harris
Instructional Technologist
Midway High School
Midway ISD, Waco, TX
Email: april.harris@midwayisd.org
Twitter: @aprilharris425