Kodable Basics vs Tynker: Coding for Kids Usage & Stats

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.