Coding Activities
Throughout the year students in grades K-5 learn different coding skills. Student start off learning coding language such as algorithms and program. Students will use a variety of activities such as computer games and tutorials, "unplugged" (offline) activities, coding robots, and Osmo coding.
Coding Robots
BeeBot Robot
BeeBot is an exciting robot designed for young children. BeeBot is easy to program and does not require the use or any device. Click below to learn more about BeeBot.
https://www.bee-bot.us/
https://www.bee-bot.us/
Dash Robot
Dash is a real robot, charged and ready to play out of the box. Dash responding to voice, navigating objects, dancing, and singing, Dash is the robot you always dreamed of having. Use Go, Path, Blockly, and other apps to create new behaviors for Dash — doing more with robotics than ever possible. Click below to learn more about Dash.
https://www.makewonder.com/
https://www.makewonder.com/
Ozobot Bit
Bit is the world’s smallest smart robot. This right brain – left brain integrating bot builds both creativity and coding skills in ages 6 and up. Advance from basic color coding to intermediate block-based programming with Bit. Click below to learn more.
http://ozobot.com/
http://ozobot.com/
Code.org Coding Tutorials
Code.org has many online tutorials for students to follow along with to learn more about programming. There are also courses designed for different age levels to complete. Visit Code.org by clicking below to learn more.
https://code.org/
https://code.org/
Coding Websites/ Apps
There are many games that will introduce students to basic programming skills while students have fun. Below is a list of websites/apps we are using in school.
Kodable
The Foos
Lightbot
Code Monkey
Projects Made With Code
Scratch
Kodable
The Foos
Lightbot
Code Monkey
Projects Made With Code
Scratch
Osmo Coding
Osmo Coding uses hands-on physical blocks to control Awbie, a playful character who loves delicious strawberries. Each block is a coding command that directs Awbie on a wondrous tree-shaking, strawberry-munching adventure. Click below to learn more about Osmo.
https://www.playosmo.com/en/
https://www.playosmo.com/en/