Pre-reader Express (2024)

This skill-building lesson will give students an idea of what to expect when they head to the computer lab. It begins with a brief discussion introducing them to computer lab manners, then they will progress into using a computer to complete online puzzles.

In this skill-building lesson, students will develop sequential algorithms to move a squirrel character from one side of a maze to the acorn at the other side. To do this they will stack code blocks together in a linear sequence.

In this skill-building lesson, students will continue to develop sequential algorithms.

In this skill-building lesson, students will use their newfound programming skills in more complicated ways to navigate a tricky course with BB-8.

Students will apply the programming concepts that they have learned to the Harvester environment in this skill-building lesson. Students will continue to develop sequential algorithm skills and start using the debugging process.

In this skill-building lesson, students will practice loops in programming puzzles where the goal is to help the squirrel reach the acorn.

In this skill-building lesson, students continue learning the concept of loops. Here, students use loops to collect treasure in open cave spaces.

In this skill-building lesson, students learn to draw images by looping simple sequences of instructions. Here, loops are creating patterns. At the end of this lesson, students will create their own images.

In this skill-building lesson, students learn to draw images by looping simple sequences of instructions. Here, students use loops to create patterns.

In this mini-project, students will use events in Play Lab and apply all of the coding skills they've learned to create an animated game. It's time to get creative and make a story in the Play Lab!

In this mini-project, students will have the opportunity to learn how to use events in Play Lab and apply all of the coding skills that they've learned to create an animated game.