Kodable Basics
Kodable Basics
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Kodable Basics

This app transforms abstract logic into playful mazes, giving kids the power to build the future, one drag-and-drop command at a time.

Key Figures

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

23.7K

Publisher

SurfScore, Inc

Category

Education

Locales

1

Latest Version

18.5.1

Size

421.4 MB

First Released

Nov 26, 2012
Features

An Analytical Review of Key Features for K-5 Computer Science Education

Kodable Basics: Core Educational Strengths

Comprehensive K-5 CS Curriculum

This tool provides a complete, standards-aligned curriculum for students from Kindergarten to 5th grade, guiding them from foundational programming logic to writing real JavaScript.

Educator Support & Integration

This tool provides educators with over 80 scripted lesson plans, a complete scope and sequence, and integrations with Google Classroom and Clever, requiring no prior computer science knowledge from teachers.

Engaging Game-Based Learning

The app features a game-based approach with self-paced activities, ensuring an enjoyable and accessible learning experience for elementary school-aged children, including pre-readers.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Kodable Basics - See the vibrant "Kodable Basics" logo and the charming Fuzz characters that guide users through their coding adventure.

See the vibrant "Kodable Basics" logo and the charming Fuzz characters that guide users through their coding adventure.

Welcome to Kodable

Kodable Basics - Explore the app's real JavaScript interface for advanced learners and note the prominent banner highlighting its adoption in "over 50% of U.S. Elementary Schools."

Explore the app's real JavaScript interface for advanced learners and note the prominent banner highlighting its adoption in "over 50% of U.S. Elementary Schools."

Real Code Interface

Kodable Basics - Witness the interactive maze game environment where a blue Fuzz navigates challenges and discover the character customization options for unique Fuzz characters.

Witness the interactive maze game environment where a blue Fuzz navigates challenges and discover the character customization options for unique Fuzz characters.

Engaging Game Play

Kodable Basics - Observe the clear level progression on the space-themed world map and the banner emphasizing the app's goal to teach "REAL JavaScript by 5th grade."

Observe the clear level progression on the space-themed world map and the banner emphasizing the app's goal to teach "REAL JavaScript by 5th grade."

Curriculum Progression

Kodable Basics - Navigate the diverse planet selection menu that offers multiple coding challenges, and recognize the app's commitment to "foster critical thinking skills."

Navigate the diverse planet selection menu that offers multiple coding challenges, and recognize the app's commitment to "foster critical thinking skills."

Explore New Worlds

Kodable Basics - Engage with the charming puppy and robot characters and explore the intuitive block-based coding interface designed for playful learning.

Engage with the charming puppy and robot characters and explore the intuitive block-based coding interface designed for playful learning.

Playful Learning

Kodable Basics - Delve into the extensive Fuzz character customization options, allowing users to personalize their character with features like "BatCat Nose" and "Dragonfly Wings."

Delve into the extensive Fuzz character customization options, allowing users to personalize their character with features like "BatCat Nose" and "Dragonfly Wings."

Creative Expression

Kodable Basics - Discover the wide array of coding lessons presented across multiple worlds and witness the in-game application of code with elements like the spaceship and interactive objects.

Discover the wide array of coding lessons presented across multiple worlds and witness the in-game application of code with elements like the spaceship and interactive objects.

Diverse Challenges

Kodable Basics - Examine the accessible block-based coding system that uses intuitive visual blocks and note the app's suitability for "pre-readers and readers."

Examine the accessible block-based coding system that uses intuitive visual blocks and note the app's suitability for "pre-readers and readers."

Accessible Coding

Kodable Basics - Understand the broader "Kodable Education" ecosystem by seeing the different app icons and the message emphasizing a "guided progression from block to text based coding."

Understand the broader "Kodable Education" ecosystem by seeing the different app icons and the message emphasizing a "guided progression from block to text based coding."

Progression Pathways

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.

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This page is not an official page of the app or its developer, but an independent editorial publication created for informational and commentary purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, neither the app nor its developer is affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, authorized by, or otherwise officially connected with MWM, Apple, Google Play, the app publisher, or the app's developer, and nothing on this page implies that the app was developed using MWM's services. Any trademarks, logos, screenshots, and other content remain the property of their respective owners.