Hour of Code Teaching Resources
Get ready for Hour of Code in the classroom with printable coding worksheets created by teachers, for teachers!
What Is the Hour of Code?
Sometimes called the world's largest learning moment in history, the Hour of Code is an international educational program designed to promote computer science in schools around the world. With kids from more than 180 countries involved since the program's inception in 2013, Hour of Code allows children of all ages to code in some way — whether it's on a computer, tablet, smartphone, or a printable worksheet — to show that literally anybody can learn the basics of computer science.
When Is Hour of Code 2022?
Hour of Code is held annually during Computer Science Education Week in December. In 2022, CSEd Week, as it is also called, is being celebrated from December 5 to 11.
Do you want your students to participate in the Hour of Code but have no idea about coding? Well, don’t worry! We have you covered with this collection of coding resources to get you started.
How to Participate in Hour of Code Activities
Looking to get your class involved in the Hour of Code this year? Here are a few activities to join the fun, suggested by our teacher team:
- Sign up to host for an hour in your classroom or school with the official Hour of Code.
- Plan an Hour of Code Dance Party with students coding choreography to a favorite song.
- Explore the skill of decomposition by challenging students to write the steps they would take to teach a robot how to wash its hands or get dressed.
- Send students on a treasure hunt with a coding robot map.
- Print out any of our fun maze resources, and pair students off to complete the maze together with one student giving step by step directions to help their partner find the finish line.
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Digraph Coding Robot Mat
Practice identifying digraphs with the help of a coding robot and mat.
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The History of Morse Code - Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension activity relating to technologies and codes.
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Coding Robot STEM Challenge Task Cards
A set of 10 STEM challenge cards using a coding robot.
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Blank Algorithm Grid - Black and White
An activity for students to use when learning about algorithms (directions).
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Analog and Digital Clocks Coding Robot Mat
Practice telling time on analog and digital clocks with coding robots!
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Coding Robot Direction Cards
A selection of coding robot directional cards.
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Classmate Coding - Flashcards and Activities
Introduce your students to the concept of coding by having them "program" a classmate using coding cards.
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Orb Robot Task Cards
Practice coding concepts with orb robot task cards for students, suitable for middle and upper years.
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Zoo Trip - Coding Robot Mat
Implement coding for kids with coding robots and a printable coding robot map activity.
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Treasure Map Coding Robot Mat
Implement coding for kids with coding robots and a printable coding robot map activity.
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Directional Arrows Algorithm Game
A game to help teach your students directional instructions in simple coding sequences.
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Step by Step Introductory Worksheet for Coding - Pirate Adventure
A worksheet for students to use when learning how to write a simple code.