Last week was Computer Science Education Week, and many Granite teachers took the opportunity to introduce students to programming with Hour of Code learning activities. Scroll down to see our round up of social media posts from Granite classrooms where students tried out coding projects. If you missed CSEdWeek it’s not too late to share these activities with students. See the “Let’s Get Coding” section below for activities that can be used in the classroom or at home at any time.
Let’s Get Coding
Here are some fun winter themed sample coding projects.
The CSEdWeek Learn portal also has many other projects for beginners as well as comfortable coders, ranging from pre-readers through students in Grades 9+.
Granite Hour of Code Social Media Round Up
Giggles and grins galore as kindergarteners program an elf to dance during #HourOfCode #GSDEdTech pic.twitter.com/Bt5hgR8Irq
— Krystal Plott (@missplott) December 6, 2018
We had fun coding today! #Kindergarten @EdTechGSD @GraniteSchools @ScratchJr pic.twitter.com/bMk89sBap4
— K Vasquez (@kf_vasquez) December 8, 2018
#HourofCode Dance Party with fifth graders #GSDEdTech pic.twitter.com/pRcGzokxQC
— Misty Butterfield (@mbutterfield) December 7, 2018
6th graders engaged in #hour_of_code Dance Party #GsdEdTech #hourofcode pic.twitter.com/6Hfka9ypd8
— John Smith (@jasmith_john) December 6, 2018
Those are #HourOfCode kindergarten smiles @HunterElem #GSDEdTech pic.twitter.com/ijiwXTmIZJ
— Kristine Fox (@randysfox) December 5, 2018
Starting with course B was the right idea with Ms Shaw's first graders! #HourOfCode going strong @Jim_Bridger_Ele #gsdedtech pic.twitter.com/LvQ1PM4OWw
— James Ballif (@jamesballif) December 5, 2018
Two thumbs up from these Ss for #HourOfCode #addictedtocoding #blendedlearning @WestValleyElem @GraniteSchools @EdTechGSD pic.twitter.com/xq34ihMOQm
— Mandee Cossa (@mm_cossa) December 5, 2018
5th grade loved checking out each other’s dances during our #HourOfCode today! #GSDEdTech pic.twitter.com/9Jo03Up0Ic
— Krystal Plott (@missplott) December 5, 2018
@MisterETaylor’s class is learning coding using @GoogleCSFirst lessons! Learning storytelling aspects along with code! @WestbrookElem #GSDedtech pic.twitter.com/v5ywXbcC2T
— Sarah Robinson (@mscraftynerd) December 5, 2018
#hourofcode in Mrs Hannah’s class at Woodstock. How did they like it? The picture says it all. #gsdedtech pic.twitter.com/wbyU9iH7tL
— Joell Wilkins (@JoellWilkins) December 5, 2018
What makes coding even MORE exciting? Dancing WHILE coding! #hourofcode2018 #HourOfCode @WestValleyElem @EdTechGSD pic.twitter.com/1uLp99oKar
— Mrs. Rebecca Baggett (@Rlbaggett) December 4, 2018
Ss loving 🥰 #HourOfCode during #blendedlearning stations today! @GraniteSchools @EdTechGSD @WestValleyElem pic.twitter.com/3XiLNqRLNe
— Mandee Cossa (@mm_cossa) December 4, 2018
Sounds not broken, that’s the intense focus and engagement of 4th @OakridgeElem tackling the @Minecraft challenge on #hourofcode. #gsdedtech pic.twitter.com/isuP2LBwf4
— Melissa White (@MsMelissa_White) December 4, 2018
Ms Schlappi's first graders start with Minecraft, but ended with course B. It was much easier to use the arrow commands! 😋#hourofcode #gsdedtech @JacklingElemen1 pic.twitter.com/fL1NBeREmE
— James Ballif (@jamesballif) December 4, 2018
Second grade gives hour of code a big thumbs up 👍🏻 #HourOfCode #GSDEdTech pic.twitter.com/Uv6e5uPKQu
— Krystal Plott (@missplott) December 4, 2018
I love it when the student becomes the teacher during #HourOfCode so much learning going on here! thanks for having me today @PeoplesClass #GSDEdTech pic.twitter.com/XkFkvlXKul
— Krystal Plott (@missplott) December 4, 2018
@OakridgeElem 3rd Dance Party! This could be my favorite game of all time on #hourofcode. #gsdedtech pic.twitter.com/7mTnooEmym
— Melissa White (@MsMelissa_White) December 4, 2018
Flexible seating + code combat = a winning combination! 6th grade rocked their #HourOfCode and the teacher is excited to do more with her students! #GSDEdTech pic.twitter.com/mEiAbZlybv
— Krystal Plott (@missplott) December 4, 2018
Kindergarten students @OakridgeElem kicked off our #hourofcode using @kodable. #GSDEdTech pic.twitter.com/4ZJAkT8pMb
— Melissa White (@MsMelissa_White) December 4, 2018
5th grade loves the new #HourOfCode dance party! (And the teachers love playing it too!) #gsdedtech pic.twitter.com/G21xYHhX1k
— Krystal Plott (@missplott) December 4, 2018
4th graders LOVE Minecraft’s new voyage aquatic activity @WrightElem #HourOfCode #gsdedtech pic.twitter.com/GCVvrPT0ua
— Krystal Plott (@missplott) December 3, 2018
Ms Farnsworth’s 1st grade class at Woodstock el love coding. #gsdedtech #hourofcode pic.twitter.com/WQ95sQz1re
— Joell Wilkins (@JoellWilkins) December 3, 2018
#Hourofcode never disappoints. Mrs Scheib's 2nd graders coding away! "Do the dab" is a popular phrase today! #gsdedtech pic.twitter.com/FxrQwhGd23
— James Ballif (@jamesballif) December 3, 2018
Raise your hand if you like the hour of code. #gsdedtech #hourofcode pic.twitter.com/9dgK3LB0B5
— Joell Wilkins (@JoellWilkins) December 3, 2018
Mrs Goeglein’s 4th graders are having fun coding. #gsdedtech #hourofcode2018 #hourofcode pic.twitter.com/O4Wa7d2Xji
— Joell Wilkins (@JoellWilkins) December 3, 2018
Mrs. Beaty's 4th grade participating in the #HourOfCode . Love the Dance Party! #gsdedtech pic.twitter.com/A7geucwGOP
— James Ballif (@jamesballif) December 3, 2018
Anyway you look at it, #HourOfCode is tons of fun! #theFoos @HunterElem #gsdedtech pic.twitter.com/4CeSNM3XYu
— Kristine Fox (@randysfox) December 3, 2018
Hour of code time at Woodstock El. Ms Crockett’s 6th graders are rocking it. #gsdedtech. #hourofcode #edtechfun pic.twitter.com/et3JQaeKAv
— Joell Wilkins (@JoellWilkins) December 3, 2018
#gsdedtech #hourofcode First graders at Bacchus el. are have an hour of code moment on https://t.co/GGY4AfHz5s pic.twitter.com/KbK5feskuL
— John Smith (@jasmith_john) December 3, 2018
“Lets Get Coding” post was created by Teresa Bruin and originally appeared in our December 2018 Ed. Tech. Monthly Newsletter for Teachers.