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Effective assessment tools for busy elementary teachers

April 13, 2023

Everyday in an elementary school classroom is a balancing act and finding time to fit everything in can be a challenge. That’s why in this blog post we’ve compiled a few time-saving assessment tools for busy teachers.

Engaging Earth Day Classroom Activity for Students

April 10, 2023

Earth Day is a great opportunity to engage your students with activities that help them understand more about this great big planet we call home!

Strategies for Differentiated Instruction in Elementary Classrooms: A Beginners Guide

April 7, 2023

No two students are the same and no two students learn exactly the same way. That’s why a one-size-fits all approach to teaching is likely to leave some students bored and unengaged. But that's where differentiated instruction comes in.

April STEM Activities Your Students Will Love

April 1, 2023

Are you looking for April STEM activities that learners will love? If so, you need to give these a try! Creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and resilience are skills learners build naturally through STEM activities.

Easy and Interactive STEM Activities for Elementary Students

March 29, 2023

STEM activities are a great way to engage elementary students and introduce them to the wonderful world around them. But some STEM activities require a lot of setup and preparation, these activities, however, are easy and interactive.

How Kodable helps build foundational math and science skills

March 23, 2023

Kodable is not only a great way to introduce elementary students to computer science, but it’s also a great way for students to build and reinforce other key learnings like science and math.

Learn about our new classroom resources

March 17, 2023

We’ve got new classroom resources and a new layout on your teacher dashboard to help you find exactly what you need, when you need it. No matter how you’re using Kodable in the classroom, you can easily find new activities.

Making the case for Kodable to be in your classroom budget

March 13, 2023

learning critical thinking skills is a process, not an outcome. That’s why Kodable Premium plans extend the learning experience from your classroom to your entire school with access for all teachers and students.

The Winter Spectacular | Kid's Winter Coding Activity

December 12, 2021

Do you feel a chill in the air? A blizzard has hit Fuzztopia! For a limited time, Kodable players can help the Fuzzes get dressed for the cold by using JavaScript to style them in super cool costumes.

6 Free Hour of Code Activities 2021

November 16, 2021

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Hour of Code this year, we’re happy to announce our most popular activities are back and, might we say, better than ever!

Hour of Code at Home | Parent Guide | 2021

November 11, 2021

Maybe you’ve heard the Hour of Code mentioned at your child’s school, from others in your parenting friend groups, or perhaps you’ve luckily ended up on this post while looking for ways to bring more education into your child’s life.

Big Announcement | Kodable 2021 Ultimate Update

October 11, 2021

A new Kodable update is here and we are out-of-this-world-excited to share it with you! Inside this update, you’ll discover a new in-game course structure, an ever expanding map of the Kodable galaxy, three new coding concepts, and more!

Year of Code Commitment | Coding for Elementary School Students

September 22, 2021

The world of elementary coding is booming with excitement and growing fast! Teachers all over the world are blazing the way by finding ways to add coding for elementary school students into their classrooms.

Assign Elementary Coding Video Lessons

September 10, 2021

Class is now in session, which means it's time to start planning elementary coding video lessons and activities. Learn about K-2 Coding, how to set up a free Kodable account, and how to introduce coding into your classroom.

Busting the Top 4 Myths About Teaching Kids to Code

August 24, 2021

Computer science and coding are becoming a focus in elementary education as coding helps children develop problem-solving resilience, and logical thinking skills.

4 Steps to Add Elementary Coding Stations into your Classroom

August 20, 2021

We're excited to welcome our guest writer Dena Orfanitopoulos also know as Miss.Tech Queen! Dena is an Enrichment & Technology Teacher for grades 1-4 in New Jersey.

Kodable Set Up Guide 2021 | Coding in Elementary School

August 17, 2021

As a new school year approaches, those little voices and bright smiles will soon be back in your classroom. Perhaps you've spent time this summer thinking about how you can engage your students differently this year.

How to Teach Coding with Project-Based Learning

July 16, 2021

A new school year brings new opportunities to explore project-based learning with computer science in your classroom. As we approach back-to-school, I like to revisit my curriculum and consider new ways to spark student interest.

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