Codie Blocks Starter Kit
- Grades: PreK-2
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Number of Students:
- Software: Up to 50
- Hardware: 1-4 at a time
- Number of Lessons: 40 Coding Challenges
Highlights:
The Codie Blocks Starter Kit opens the door to the Codie Blocks Universe and lays the foundation for early learners (ages 3–7) to grasp key coding concepts through playful, hands-on learning. By arranging emoji-like tactile Codie Blocks onto the Block Dock, children can build sequences and watch their programs come to life through the Codie Blocks App — just like Mia does on the PBS Member Stations’ show Mia & Codie. A turnkey solution that makes teaching coding easy!
Curriculum or Lesson Topics:
This all-in-one kit combines physical play with digital learning to spark creativity, problem-solving, and cause-and-effect reasoning. It seamlessly integrates with the full Codie Blocks Universe for a rich, immersive early STEM experience. Perfect for classroom use and built for educators of all backgrounds, with no coding experience required to teach.
What's Included:
Hardware Codie Dock-n-Blocks
- 1 Codie Dock Plus 15 Blocks
- USB-C Charging Cable
- Carrying Case w/ Pocket for Printed Lesson Plans
- Instruction Manual
Codie Blocks App (iOS/Android)
- Up to 50 Student Licenses
- 40 Levels of Coding Challenges
- Hours of Free Play
Codie Educator Portal
- 1st Year Subscription Included (w/ Renewal at $250/Year After)
- Mia & Codie Videos
- Standards-Aligned Lesson Plans
- Downloadable Unplugged Activities
- Links to Web-Versions of Coding Activities
- Teacher Guides
- Discussion Questions
- Vocabulary
- Debugging Guide
- Answer Key
- Assessments
What You'll Need
- Tablet or Chromebook w/ Bluetooth capability
- Internet access (WiFi)
- A curious mind and enthusiastic learners!
- Optional: Additional Codie Dock-n-Blocks sold separately