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4 Tips to Create a Virtual Makerspace, from Shannon Miller

July 20, 2020

At Kodable, we've been thinking about how schools will continue to foster collaboration and creativity in the new age of remote learning. Remote learning in elementary school has its own set of challenges.

Summer Coding Activity: Save the Beach Babies! Mission No. 8

July 14, 2020

Your kids summer coding activity is to help rescue baby sea creatures by collecting 12 pieces of beach trash from the Fuzztopia beach. All you need is a way to play Kodable and some determination! Ready to go? Keep reading...

New! Assign Coding Videos on Student Devices

June 28, 2020

Now students can learn about coding from anywhere! Assign coding videos to your class from your teacher dashboard. Kodable will add the videos to their profile to watch at school, at home, or wherever they access the game.

Hero Project: "What makes a hero?" | Properties Coding Activity

June 11, 2020

Your hero project is to turn your real life hero into a Bug World defender! All you need for this Properties coding activity is a piece of paper, pencil, and your imagination.

Classroom Bingo to get Kids Coding

June 5, 2020

As the school year comes to a close, there is a constant need to come up with a fun but engaging way to keep students involved. How can we make the most of the ending of this school year before students tune off to summer? I talked with Sam

Virtual PD: Adjusting to the New Normal

May 23, 2020

The scramble toward distance learning in March highlighted some areas for improvement in the way we teach. How can we take the summer to adapt and grow? I talked with Kodable Ambassador, Carrie Willis about how she is adapting her summer...

"Learn with Conditions" Coding Activity Mission No. 6

May 15, 2020

Let's talk about Conditions! Conditions are statements that consist of an If and Then part to create an action dependent on something else.

Coding Activity: "Fashionable Functions" Mission No. 5

April 27, 2020

Let's talk about Functions! Functions are a block of code made up of a set of steps that results in a single specific action. In this Coding Activity, you will learn with functions and be able to style your fuzz however you like.

Coding Activity: "Flex Your Loops Skills" Mission No. 4

April 10, 2020

Let's talk about loops. Loops are a command programmers use to repeat a part of their code until a task is complete. In this beginner loops activity, you'll create a fun exercise routine using loops.

Math and Coding: Mission 3 "Making Shapes with Code"

March 26, 2020

On this coding mission, you will use math and coding skills to make your own maze and then try to solve it. Good luck! Math is part of our lives every day! For example, think about how much math goes into a cookie.

Remote Learning in Kindergarten with Debbie Cretella

March 18, 2020

Many teachers are trying remote learning for the first time with their students. Kindergarten teacher, Debbie Cretella, shows us how she was planning to start distance learning with her class.

Coding Activity: Mission No. 2 "How to Design a Game"

March 13, 2020

Think about your favorite games. Have you ever wondered about how they were made or why they look the way they do? Try this beginner activity to design a game for the first time.

Learning From Home with Kodable

March 12, 2020

Whether your school has officially closed due to Coronavirus, or you are preparing in case that happens, we've got your back. We want to do all we can to support learning from home with Kodable for you and your students.

Crazy Costume Challenge Winners

March 9, 2020

Students from all around the world entered thousands of costume designs. We're grateful for all the Kodable kiddos who showed such creativity and imagination. You inspired us!

Coding Activity: Mission no.1 Properties

February 28, 2020

In this coding activity, you’ll use code to build your own fuzzes and explore fuzz properties and values. A property is a feature or characteristic, belonging to something.

Crazy Costume Challenge: Design a Fuzz Costume!

February 11, 2020

Building a custom fuzz is a favorite activity among nearly all of the Kodable kiddos. We're planning to add many more costumes, hair styles, accessories and expressions in 2020. We want kids to help! Kids can enter a fuzz costume design to

Coding Activity: Snow Day PB&J

January 30, 2020

School is cancelled and the kids are home. Sledding is a great activity to get the kids out and moving on a snow day, but here's a simple coding activity to get your kids thinking.

Tips to Connect ELA and Coding in Elementary

December 20, 2019

Last month, an inspiring post popped up on our Twitter feed. Thea Clark incorporated a writing lesson with her Kodable activities with impressive results! The entire Kodable team was immediately enthralled with how she connected ELA and Cod

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