Kodable Basics

Kodable Basics

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Kodable Basics: The Award-Winning Coding Path Trusted by 50% of U.S. Elementary Schools

Turn screen time into a learning adventure. Our game-based curriculum guides kids from pre-readers to writing real JavaScript, building the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need for the future.

Publisher

SurfScore, Inc

Category

Education

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

31K+

Locales

1

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Colorful fuzzy characters in the Kodable Basics educational coding app for kids

Colorful fuzzy characters in the Kodable Basics educational coding app for kids

Kodable Basics app interface showing JavaScript code and a green fuzz character with a banner stating it is trusted by over 50 percent of U.S. elementary schools.

Kodable Basics app interface showing JavaScript code and a green fuzz character with a banner stating it is trusted by over 50 percent of U.S. elementary schools.

Kodable Basics app interface showing independent learning through coding mazes and character customization for kids

Kodable Basics app interface showing independent learning through coding mazes and character customization for kids

Kodable Basics app screen showing a space-themed coding level map and a friendly green Fuzz character

Kodable Basics app screen showing a space-themed coding level map and a friendly green Fuzz character

Kodable Basics app interface showing space themed learning worlds and foster critical thinking text

Kodable Basics app interface showing space themed learning worlds and foster critical thinking text

Kodable Basics gameplay interface showing a purple character and a coding logic block for kids to learn programming

Kodable Basics gameplay interface showing a purple character and a coding logic block for kids to learn programming

A green fuzzy character being customized through a child-friendly JavaScript coding interface in Kodable Basics

A green fuzzy character being customized through a child-friendly JavaScript coding interface in Kodable Basics

Kodable Basics app interface showing space themed coding levels and a gameplay scene with a line of code

Kodable Basics app interface showing space themed coding levels and a gameplay scene with a line of code

Kodable Basics app interface showing visual coding blocks for pre-readers and a colorful fuzz character

Kodable Basics app interface showing visual coding blocks for pre-readers and a colorful fuzz character

Kodable Education screen featuring colorful characters and text describing guided coding progression from block to text based coding

Kodable Education screen featuring colorful characters and text describing guided coding progression from block to text based coding

Unlock Your Child's Future Through Play

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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Fun, Visual Learning

Designed for pre-readers and students alike, our maze-based puzzles teach complex logic and sequences without requiring any typing or prior experience.

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Real Coding Concepts

Watch your child progress from basic blocks to writing actual JavaScript, mastering professional concepts like variables, loops, and object-oriented programming.

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School-Proven Success

Give your child a competitive edge with the curriculum trusted by over 50% of U.S. elementary schools and aligned with CSTA and Common Core standards.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Kodable Basics.

Description

Kodable Basics is used in over 50% of US elementary schools to help kids learn to code through fun, self-paced activities! Great for pre-readers and readers alike, our game-based learning approach to coding education will have your child using creativity and critical thinking skills to solve mazes - all while having fun. Watch as your child explores the Kodable universe one lesson at a time! Your kids can play and code their own games, explore unlimited creativity activities, take part in exclusive seasonal events, and more, all while building foundational computer science skills. WHAT THEY LEARN Kodable Basic features age-appropriate games and activities that transition your kids from learning how to think like a programmer all the way to writing real code using our custom, built-for-kids coding interface! Concepts learned through the Kodable Basics include: • Sequence/ Order of operations • Algorithmic operations • Conditional logic statements • Syntax • Variables including Strings, Integers, and Arrays • Object Oriented Programming • Classes and Subclasses • Properties • Methods EVEN MORE FOR TEACHERS (Common Core + CSTA Standards-Aligned) Kodable Basics for Teachers is the only complete K-5 curriculum taking students from learning to think like a programmer in Kindergarten to writing REAL JavaScript by 5th grade. No computer science knowledge required of teachers! It includes - • Over 80 scripted, grab & go lesson plans • Complete Scope and Sequence for each grade • Hundreds of on-screen activities for students • Roster Upload, Google Classroom, and Clever Login Integration WHY CODE WITH KODABLE BASICS? Even before your children can pronounce the word "algorithm" they have an astounding ability to learn how to use them. Today's best programmers fell in love with coding at a young age by experimenting with the concepts taught in Kodable Basics. Understanding computer science empowers your child for the jobs of tomorrow, and expands your child's mind to solve problems today in more intelligent ways. Students also learn incredibly important ‘soft skills’ such as • Problem solving skills • Higher level thinking skills • Collaboration skills • Communication skills • Critical thinking skills WHAT IS KODABLE EDUCATION? Kodable Education offers a range of apps that allow your child to grow their skill and love of coding throughout their most formative years. With apps that help students transition from block-based to text coding, students can continue learning and growing with Kodable Education all throughout elementary school. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Latest Version

18.4.9

Size

422.3 MB

First Released

Nov 26, 2012

Empower Your Child with the Language of the Future

Join over 1 million families and 50% of US elementary schools. Start your child's journey from fun mazes to real JavaScript with the coding app teachers trust most.

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Everything you need to know about Kodable Basics

What is Kodable Basics?

Kodable Basics is an app used in over 50% of US elementary schools to teach kids coding through fun, self-paced, game-based activities. It helps children develop creativity and critical thinking skills.

How does Kodable Basics help children learn to code?

Kodable Basics employs a game-based learning approach with age-appropriate activities. It transitions children from thinking like a programmer to writing real code using its custom interface, teaching foundational computer science skills.

What coding concepts do children learn with Kodable Basics?

Kodable Basics teaches sequence, algorithmic operations, conditional logic, syntax, variables (Strings, Integers, Arrays), Object-Oriented Programming, classes, subclasses, properties, and methods.

Is Kodable Basics used in schools?

Yes, Kodable Basics is used in over 50% of US elementary schools. It offers a complete K-5 curriculum designed for teachers with no prior computer science knowledge.

Does Kodable Basics teach real coding languages?

Yes, Kodable Basics guides students from thinking like a programmer to writing real JavaScript by 5th grade. It uses a custom, built-for-kids coding interface.

What soft skills does Kodable Basics help develop?

Kodable Basics helps children develop crucial soft skills, including problem-solving, higher-level thinking, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Is Kodable Basics suitable for pre-readers?

Yes, Kodable Basics is great for both pre-readers and readers. Its game-based learning approach uses visual cues and activities accessible to children regardless of their reading ability.

Does Kodable Basics offer features for teachers?

Yes, Kodable Basics offers a K-5 curriculum for teachers with over 80 lesson plans, a complete Scope and Sequence, on-screen activities, and integration with popular learning platforms.

How do subscriptions work for Kodable Basics?

Kodable Basics subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off 24 hours prior to the current period's end. Payment is charged to the iTunes Account, and renewal costs are identified before renewal.

Can users manage their Kodable Basics subscription?

Yes, users can manage their Kodable Basics subscription and turn off auto-renewal through their Account Settings after purchase. Any free trial portion is forfeited upon subscription.

What is Kodable Education?

Kodable Education is a suite of apps, including Kodable Basics, designed to help children grow their coding skills from block-based to text coding throughout their elementary school years.

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