#KinderCoding

Today’s screen free #kindercoding activity in celebration of #HourofCode. Roll two dice, find the (prewritten) numbers on the grid, and code a path from number to number. Our first roll was to code a path from 9 to 10. Each path is a different colour. #joyfulmath #MTBoS

Coding road paths for our mini vehicles to travel using pentominoes on large grid paper. Children use spatial reasoning to create different routes and then follow the paths while travelling with the cars. #kindercoding #joyfulmath #MTBoS

Unplugged #coding today as we use our fingers or toys to trace the path. Dramatizing computer processing - we start our path at the ‘input’ and end at the ‘output’. Can you see where the path begins and ends? #kindercoding #joyfulmath #MTBoS #thursdayvibes

Hidden under one of the cards is the clover Bear was looking for in the story. Code your friend through the grid and see if your directions lead him/her to the clover. If not try a different code. Linking #literacy and computational thinking. #kindercoding #joyfulmath #MTBoS

Reframing rotational symmetry through a #coding lens. What is the core of your pattern? How many times does it repeat? How would you describe the sequence to someone else? #kindercoding #joyfulmath

Introduce children to #coding and sorting algorithms with an easy game. Sort the random numbers on the left to their correct order on the right, by rolling a die and moving the numbers one at a time. A number can only be moved into an open spot. #kindercoding #joyfulmath #MTBoS

Hopscotch #coding #outdoors. Use foam mats and sidewalk chalk to create different paths for children to maneuver. Add control features like looping for an extra challenge. Rearrange the mats in order create different action sequences. #kindercoding #joyfulmath

We had a great time doing some #KinderCoding with our youngest learners today! #STEMstronger @PalmyraSchools

Yes, yes I can copy your code! #kindercoding @MrsEamesClass @GustafsonBrad @GWtechWPS

Hopscotch #coding indoors or out. Use foam mats and sidewalk chalk to create different paths for children to maneuver. Add control features like looping for an extra challenge. Rearrange the mats in order create different action sequences. #kindercoding #joyfulmath

Using dice to roll and code #art with children. Roll the dice, one with colours and the other with lines, and create that combination on your paper. Continue rolling and creating until a design emerges on your paper. #joyfulmath #kindercoding

Coding directions to help mini vehicles drive on ‘roads’ made from pentominoes. How efficiently can you move your truck to the next stop? How clearly communicated is your code? #kindercoding #joyfulmath

‘Code a City’ - roll a die, subitize, write the number on the grid and build a skyscraper with the corresponding number of floors. Play with your city using mini vehicles. #HourOfCode #joyfulmath #kindercoding #MTBoS

Ross STEM Magnet Students think coding is COOL 🐞 #KinderCoding @HISDFACE @HISDChoice @AhmeshaG @BetsyRossElem @Tareese8 @ray4d_thebetsy @HISDECH @TeamHISD @Brainmogul95 @tuwest @HoustonISD @FARIASECC

Looking for something new for this week? Introduce children to the concept of ASCII computer language through LEGO secret #coding activities. Each LEGO represents a letter. Can you decode the secret message? Can you build your own message? #kindercoding #joyfulmath #MTBoS

Coding with head,shoulders,knees and toes! #kindercoding #icancodecanyou #gwgreats

Ozobots and Ipads! How many different kinds of technology can we use? We learned how to make our own race tracks and have the ozobots follow our commands. Look all these little coders! #kindercoding #coders #technology @POPJKSKC @PrincePeaceOCSB @uOttawaEdu

Code an ornament! Roll a die (with different lines on each side) and draw that kind of line on your paper. Keep rolling and drawing in the sequence of each roll. Fill your ornament to create an interesting, unique design! #kindercoding #joyfulmath #MTBoS

Unplugged coding with our pals from our read aloud: The Little Red Hen. The kinders described pathways between objects using arrows and location and movement vocabulary! #kindercoding @OntarioPublic

Holiday story telling with our first attempts to code. Inspired by @McLennan1977 Using grids,direction words, and story stones help reindeer get to Santa #earlymath #playinschool #kindercoding #earlyliteracy