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Offline Code Academy- Creating an Algorithm on a Checkerboard

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Offline Code Academy- Creating an Algorithm on a Checkerboard Activity

Your children can learn about creating an algorithm as when the explore this offline activity. It is part of a series that is called Offline Code Academy. Children will have fun creating mazes with checkers. Then they can work on creating an algorithm that will connect one corner of a checkerboard to another. This activity requires children to work Continue Reading

Kindergarten Code Academy- Apple Counting Worksheet

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Apple Counting Worksheet Kindergarten Code Academy

Even young children can learn about coding and algorithms. This worksheet is a part of a series I am calling Kindergarten Code Academy. Let me walk you through how to use this Apple Number Algorithm Coding Page with your children. I had the kindergartners I work with connect the numbers from one to eight using arrows. I had already explained to Continue Reading

Exploring Coding with Tactbit Cubes

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Exploring Coding with Tactbit Cubes

Recently I was contacted by Tactbit about reviewing a set of their cubes. Since I recently started a job as a STEAM teacher, I thought they would great to share with my students at school. The students have had a great time exploring how the blocks react differently when they are placed in various sequences. Let me share with you how they work and Continue Reading

How to Draw a Shark with an Algorithm Worksheet Set

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How to Draw a Shark with an Algorithm Worksheet Set

  You may have noticed that I have created a number of algorithm worksheets lately. I am starting a new job this fall. It focuses on STEM activities using laptops and iPads. One of the areas I will be working on is coding. This How to Draw a Shark set will be one I use with my students. I thought your children might enjoy sharing it with Continue Reading

How to Draw a Cat with an Algorithm Using Looping

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How to Draw a Cat with an Algorithm Using Looping

  Your children will have fun learning how to draw a cat using an algorithm with this fun worksheet. It will introduce your children to Blockly blocks and how they are used to create an algorithm. Previously I have shared with a two simple How to Draw a Cat with an Algorithm worksheets. If you have checked out those worksheets, you Continue Reading

How to Draw a Cat Using an Algorithm

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Whether you are looking for an activity that ties coding to a book with a cat theme or you want to introduce your children to Blockly blocks, this set of worksheets will be fun to explore. You will find two worksheets in this set. Your children can use a worksheet that features Blockly blocks displaying the steps in pictures needed to draw a cat. Continue Reading

How to Draw a Raccoon with an Algorithm Worksheets

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How to Draw a Raccoon with an Algorithm Worksheets Featuring Blockly Blocks

You can expose your children to Blockly blocks and following the steps needed to complete a task with these How to Draw a Raccoon with worksheets. Each worksheet features a stack of puzzle looking pieces called Blockly blocks. They are used in coding sites like Scratch and Code.org to teach children about coding online. Your children can learn Continue Reading

How to Draw an Astronaut with an Algorithm

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How to Draw an Astronaut with an Algorithm - There are three different worksheets in this set.

  This set of algorithm worksheets walks children through how to draw an astronaut. There are three different versions of the drawing worksheets in the set. First, you will find a worksheet that displays words and pictures. Second, you will find a worksheet that features just words describing each step. Finally, you will find a worksheet Continue Reading

Binary Number Countdown Rockets

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Binary Number Countdown Rockets Worksheet Set

Your children will have fun exploring this set of binary number worksheets. One worksheet counts down from ten to one. The second worksheet in the set counts down from five to one. Whether you are teaching your children binary numbers or exploring number systems, these worksheets will be fun to work on. This set was not designed to explain how the Continue Reading

Pool Noodle Shark with Rubber Band Launcher

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    A number of years ago I shared with you a shark-themed pool noodle craft. Recently my friend Caren can up with a way to use my craft idea to make a flying shark with a rubber band launcher.  Your kids are just going to love it. It will be fun to make during Shark Week, an ocean-themed birthday party, or an ocean unit at Continue Reading

Fireworks Display in a Sensory Bag Activity

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Fireworks Display Sensory Bag Activity for Kids

Sensory bags are a great way for children to work on their fine motor skills. This cool sensory bag features a fireworks display theme. Your children will have fun moving the red, clear and blue stars along the tracing lines on the bag. Once they have moved one star along a line and onto a star, they can work on adding stars to the other lines. The Continue Reading

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