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Kodable Set Up Guide 2021 | Coding in Elementary School

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.

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How to Teach Coding with Project-Based Learning

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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Fuzzy Fresh Kodable Update, Take a Look!

Fuzzy Fresh Kodable Update, Take a Look!

May 19, 2021

We’ve got some big news! The Kodable team has been hard at work building and designing a fabulous upgrade to Kodable. We can’t wait for you and your learners to see the Kodable update.

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Elementary Pi Day Activity |  Maze Maker Coding Mission

Elementary Pi Day Activity | Maze Maker Coding Mission

March 2, 2021

Pi Day is very important to the fuzzFamily because they love to celebrate their circular shape. Do your learners want to celebrate Pi Day with the Fuzzes and build a maze? All you need is Kodable and an eye for Pi (e) - get it?!

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Women in STEM | Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Women in STEM | Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

February 25, 2021

Let's talk about women in STEM! First, did you know that one of history's first computer programmers was a woman? Secondly that she was responsible for creating the first algorithm.

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Sequence Baking Activity | Kids Coding Cookies

Sequence Baking Activity | Kids Coding Cookies

December 18, 2020

Are you craving something sweet? Take a bite out of the elementary sequence baking activity that teaches your kids about the computer programming concept, Sequence, while they're making colorful Fuzz cookies.

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How To Make Coding Fun for Kids

How To Make Coding Fun for Kids

December 11, 2020

Making coding fun for kids is all about finding what inspires them. Kids find inspiration in everything, and the next story is a great example of it.

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STEM Activities for Kids Inspired by Picture Books

STEM Activities for Kids Inspired by Picture Books

December 9, 2020

Who doesn't love a picture book? Regardless of your age, we're pretty sure that answer is yes! Which makes these STEM activities for kids the perfect learning-based project for your students and you!

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How to Teach Game Design in Kindergarten

How to Teach Game Design in Kindergarten

December 4, 2020

Playing games can help improve children's abilities to plan, organize, get along with others, and regulate emotions. In addition, play also helps with language development, math, and social skills.

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11 Essential Hour of Code Videos to Inspire your Students

11 Essential Hour of Code Videos to Inspire your Students

December 2, 2020

It's the most wonderful time of the year; the Hour of Code is here! If you haven't already heard, The Hour of Code is a global movement introducing tens of millions of students worldwide to computer science.

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The Best Unplugged Sequence Activity for Fall

The Best Unplugged Sequence Activity for Fall

November 18, 2020

This unplugged sequence activity is the next best thing to visiting the pumpkin patch in person!There’s a corn maze in Fuzztopia and blueFuzz wants to explore, but he’s nervous he’ll get lost!

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Unplugged Coding Activities | The Ultimate Guide for Elementary

Unplugged Coding Activities | The Ultimate Guide for Elementary

November 13, 2020

Your Ultimate Guide for Elementary Unplugged Coding Activities includes 10+ projects that teach real coding concepts while emphasizing computer science mindsets - all with minimal prep and zero tech devices required.

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3 Ways to Increase Student Engagement During Distance Learning

3 Ways to Increase Student Engagement During Distance Learning

November 12, 2020

Getting elementary students engaged during distance learning can be hard. Keeping them engaged is even harder. We know classroom motivation may be low right now, so we're here to help you increase student engagement!

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Hour of Code 2020: 15 Tips From Real Teachers

Hour of Code 2020: 15 Tips From Real Teachers

November 10, 2020

The 'Hour of Code' 2020 is a worldwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming.

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