9. Coding in Kindergarten

Why even bother with coding? I was never taught it.

Coding can develop critical thinking,

creativity, mathematics, literacy, and confidence!

Okay, sure…

but how could you use coding in a kindergarten classroom?

Robot Mouse
- Now, I am not saying anyone has to purchase this, in-fact I urge you not to purchase based on site reviews. However, I think that it demonstrates that coding can be a valuable learning tool at younger grades. This mouse coding game inspired so many ideas of how to use coding in kindergarten. Coding does not have to look like this:

Have students in pairs or as a whole class “program” each other before moving digital:

Check out Hour of Code for ideas
- Who doesn’t want a dance party?
  - https://curriculum.code.org/hoc/unplugged/4/
- Who doesn’t love Anna and Elsa
  - https://hourofcode.com/frzn
- What about creativity in logos? Google does it all the time!
  - https://hourofcode.com/googlelogo
Finally, give Edutopia’s Coding for Kindergarten a read for more resources and ideas.

Hope you are having a lovely day. Stay hydrated!