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Ideas for the coding classroom
Articles and activities to help you teach K-5 coding.
Navigate the funding landscape for primary education technology
Secure Essential Funding to Integrate KUBO into Your STEM Curriculum. As technology progresses and a growing number of occupations demand technical expertise, STEM education has become crucial. However, tightening school budgets is making it more and more challenging to supply young learners with the necessary STEM resources. Are you eager to incorporate STEM into your […]
ArticleWhat does “coding” mean in K-2?
Teaching kindergarten kids to code may sound like a challenging task, and understandably, some may be skeptical about whether young children can truly learn to code. The traditional image of a programmer sitting in a dark room, typing away at a computer screen, may not be the most appealing or accessible one for kids. But […]
Article4 types of learning styles – What is the VARK Model?
The idea that not everyone learns the same way became popular in the 1980s. It led to different studying strategies being identified and outlined as the most common ways of learning. The most widespread framework, for the different learning styles, is Niel Fleming’s VARK model. The model has been helping people learn more about themselves […]
Article5 life skills kids learn from coding in the K-5 classroom
Learning to code teaches kids more than how to build an app or program a robot. Much like we teach kids to play sports as a way of teaching them about teamwork, coding teaches kids skills that will be helpful throughout their lives. Let’s take a look at what life skills kids pick up from […]
ArticleK-5 Coding: 3 coding concepts, even a 4-year-old can understand
I know what you are thinking.. “a 4-year-old could never understand coding”. Well a 4-year-old can’t read code, but a 4-year-old can understand the foundations of coding. Whether it’s via a digital or a hands-on solution, kids can learn coding concepts long before they learn to read or write. With simple drag and drop platforms […]
ArticleCoding for kids – Should kids learn to code?
Teaching kids coding can be a controversial topic and it often raises many questions for both educators and parents. We tried to gather and answer some of the most common questions when introducing coding and STEM to young learners. What is coding? Simply put, coding is instructing a machine to do something through step-by-step commands. […]
GuideTeachers’ Ultimate Guide to K-5 Coding Classes
In a world where code is everywhere, it’s becoming more and more popular to introduce early learners to basic programming concepts. Beyond digital literacy, the process of learning to code and program teaches kids a unique skill set that can be utilized later in life. What is coding and why should kids learn to code? […]
ArticleWhat is STEM Education and why should it be part of your 2023 curriculum?
There’s a lot of buzz around STEM in the field of education right now. So let’s dig in and figure out what the fuss is all about. What does STEM stand for? STEM education stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM education puts focus on preparing future generations with the knowledge and skills they […]