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Hour Of Code Activities And Games

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Select A Free Hour Of Code Activity For Your Students

From beginner coding to artificial intelligence and designing mobile apps, pick the subject your students will be most excited about from these fun computer science classes. Just request your activity and we'll get back to you within 72 business hours to help finalize your class schedule and details, and answer any questions you might have. During your requested time, connect to the Zoom we send, and a Create & Learn teacher will lead your group of 10+ students through learning the coding activity you selected!

Hour Of Code Activities For Elementary School

These Hour of Code activities for elementary students offer a wide range of engaging topics, from building creative games to exploring real-world tech and even learning about how AI already impacts their daily lives - all a fantastic way to build a foundation for future learning!

Lights & Beats with Micro:Bit

Lights & Beats with Micro:Bit

Grades 2-4
Code lights, sensors, and even a radio with this powerful little device learn more
Dance Party

Dance Party

Grades 2-5
Hour of Code Dance Party: Code a dance party with music by Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande, and more! learn more
Binary Fun with Minecraft Redstone

Binary Fun with Minecraft Redstone

Grades 2-5
Binary Fun with Minecraft Redstone: Use the powerful Minecraft Redstone to build logic gates, a secret passcode, and more! learn more
Scratch Ninja

Scratch Ninja

Grades 2-6
Code games and animations with beginner-friendly Scratch coding learn more
Minecraft Escape Estate - Hour of Code

Minecraft Escape Estate - Hour of Code

Grades 2-7
Learn coding and solve puzzles to escape from the castle in Minecraft learn more
Beginner Roblox Game Coding

Beginner Roblox Game Coding

Grades 4-9
Start learning Roblox game coding the simple way learn more

Hour Of Code Activities For Middle School

Create & Learn's Hour of Code activities for middle school students dive deeper into coding and real-world technology, offering opportunities designing their own mobile apps, and an introduction to the fascinating world of artificial intelligence - all exciting ways to prepare students for the future of technology and innovation! Get in touch to set up your class' session.

AI Explorers

AI Explorers

Grades 4-7
Discover how AI fuels self-driving cars, face recognition, and other advanced technologies learn more
Mobile Coding for Apps and Games

Mobile Coding for Apps and Games

Grades 5-10
Create powerful mobile apps and games with professional block coding platform Thunkable learn more

Hour Of Code Activities For High School

Explore Hour of Code activities for high school students that offer hands-on experiences with building advanced technologies like smart devices, and Python, one of the most widely used programming languages in tech - excellent ways to prepare students for real-world careers!

Robotics & Smart Devices: Arduino for Kids

Robotics & Smart Devices: Arduino for Kids

Grades 4-9
Create with circuits and Arduino - the foundation of robotics and smart devices learn more
Python for AI

Python for AI

Grades 5-12
Learn a real-world programming language, with a focus on AI learn more

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Enroll Your Child In Free Hour Of Code Classes

Parents looking for Hour of Code activities, enroll your child in free award-winning online classes led live by expert instructors.

Free Intro to Scratch Coding

Free Intro to Scratch Coding

Grades 2-5
Code games and animations with beginner-friendly Scratch coding
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Minecraft Escape Estate

Minecraft Escape Estate

Grades 2-9
Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft
Beginner Roblox Game Coding - Free Intro

Beginner Roblox Game Coding - Free Intro

Grades 3-8
Start learning Roblox game coding the simple way
AI Explorers - Introduction (free event)

AI Explorers - Introduction (free event)

Grades 4-9
Discover how AI fuels self-driving cars, face recognition, and other advanced technologies
Accelerated Scratch - Intro to Coding for Teens

Accelerated Scratch - Intro to Coding for Teens

Grades 5-10
Fast-paced introduction to coding: build games, stories, and animations
Free Intro to Python Coding

Free Intro to Python Coding

Grades 5-10
Learn a real-world programming language, with a focus on AI

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Amazing virtual classes that taught my son about coding. He has taken 3 classes and he loves them all. They have some really good programs. I would definitely recommend this website and I plan to sign him up for more classes.

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Minecraft Hour Of Code Activities And Games For Kids

ActivityBest For GradesActivity TypeClass HighlightsLevel
Minecraft Education Mods2-7TutorialLearn how to start, install, and find some of the most impressive Minecraft Education Edition mods.Beginner
Make A Minecraft Skin2-7TutorialLearn how to make a Minecraft skin in simple steps, and get tons of ideas. Plus, discover some cool pre-made downloadable skins.Beginner
Code.Org Minecraft Tutorials2-7TutorialsBuild and explore with Minecraft in a collection of tutorials featuring underwater adventures, a hero’s journey, and more.Beginner
Minecraft Education Generation AI2-9Demo LessonVenture through time to create helpful AI-powered inventions in the new Minecraft Hour of Code: Generation AI. Use problem solving, creativity, and computational thinking along with the principles of responsible AI.Beginner

What Is Hour Of Code?

The Hour of Code started as an introduction to computer science created by Code.org. The program was designed to celebrate coding and raise awareness. It was intended to be a quick way to show that anybody can learn the basics of coding, with the goal of broadening participation in the field of computer science. Today it's become a global movement, with participation in 180 countries and 45 different languages. Millions of students participate, enjoying tutorials and activities for one hour.

The Hour of Code takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. Which is held annually, typically in December, in recognition of the birthday (December 9, 1906) of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper. This year it will take place December 4-10, 2024.

Hour Of Code 2024 Frequently Asked Questions

Who Can Participate In Hour Of Code?

Anyone can participate in the Hour of Code! It’s designed for students of all ages and skill levels, even complete beginners - making it a perfect introduction to coding for kids in grades K-12.

Do I Need Prior Coding Experience For Hour Of Code?

No prior coding experience is needed for kids to participate in the Hour of Code! It’s designed to be beginner-friendly and introduces coding in a fun, easy-to-follow way, making it perfect for children who are completely new to programming.

What Devices Do I Need To Participate In Hour Of Code?

To participate in the Hour of Code with Create & Learn, kids will need access to a computer or laptop with an internet connection - Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks are all fine. iPad can not be used for certain classes because it lacks key features.