Hour of code activities |
Code Monster By clicking on the monster, students can walk through manipulating Javascript. Unlike Scratch, which has the coding script behind a button, CodeMonster allows students to edit and create script instead of relying on blocks. This is a great middle step to move students from block coding to scripting.
Scratch A perpetual favorite because it is a solid choice, Scratch provides banks of activities for students to do independently. The “Scratch Cards” provided on the website target specific coding skills, allowing students to create projects that might be a reach, but are engaging. CS First This is a completely free coding curriculum offered by Google. In typical Google fashion, it is extremely easy to navigate, integrates neatly with Google Classroom, and has a full complement of Hour of Code activities that you can assign to one or multiple classes. Side note: CS First also offers activities that integrate language arts curriculum with coding. |