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Hour of Code

Get your students excited about coding and computational thinking with these engaging coding tools and resources. These are ideal for the Hour of Code, an annual global initiative that introduces millions of students to the basics of computer programming every December. This collection of resources provides fun, interactive coding activities and lesson plans for students of all ages. Discover free, self-guided tutorials, interactive games, and step-by-step coding challenges. 

Grades K-22

Cracking the Code: Coding in the Classroom

As you begin planning your Hour of Code activities, check out this helpful article written for teachers. It includes several activities and learning extensions, as well as book lists and web tools students can try as they learn to code.

Grades K-10

Code

Code is designed to spark interest in learning coding, especially among girls and the young. Find lessons for kindergartners to tenth graders (adults can use them too!). Find challenges related to Frozen, Star Wars, sports, Barbie, and more.

Grades 6-12

Astronomy Hour of Code

This Hour of Code tutorial guides you through creating a virtual telescope in a computer browser to search for astronomical objects in a virtual world. Follow the twenty-step tutorial that culminates in the completion of the challenge.

Grades 7-12

CodePen

CodePen encourages members to socially interact by following each other’s work and commenting on each other’s HTML, CSS, and JavaScript projects. Weekly challenges enable participants to build skills and participate in new activities.

Grades K-12

Hour of Code

Visit the official Hour of Code site to learn everything you need to know to join the celebration. You can now choose between AI and non-AI activities. Check out nearby events or register your own event so others can join in!

Grades 2-12

Minecraft Hour of Code Tutorials

Use code to make your own Minecraft game or learn the basics of computer coding by moving characters through a Minecraft world with these Hour of Code activities. Choose one of the activities and get started on the fun!

Grades 3-12

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code is an organization founded to help close the gender gap in technology. Explore several programs that give girls the opportunity to try coding with peers, including clubs for girls in third through twelfth grade that meet twice a week.

Grades 3-12

Try an Hour of Code with Khan Academy

Participate in Hour of Code activities provided by Khan Academy. Offerings include drawing with Javascript, using HTML and CSS to make webpages, and an Hour of Databases. All courses begin with a video introduction to coding.

Grades K-12

Blockly Games

Learn computer programming with Blockly Games, specifically developed for students without prior coding experience. The games progress in difficulty, starting with a simple puzzle and increasing through creating a pond game with text-based programming.

Grades 2-6

Disney Hour of Code Digital Toolkit - Moana: Wayfinding with Code

This engaging introduction to coding includes videos, a printable PDF toolkit, and a hands-on coding adventure geared toward students ages eight through twelve. View the toolkit to learn how to coordinate volunteers to help execute the activity.

This Week at TeachersFirst

This week, we welcome you to register for our next free fall OK2Ask virtual workshop. We're also sharing a blog post to help you learn more about coding in the classroom and a unique collection of our best coding resources. Learn more below!