Coding Websites

Coding websites that will help you teach your students to code:

The new Ontario Math Curriculum comes with quite a few changes. Coding is one of the big ones. Many teachers are worried about how they will teach their students to code… but with all these amazing coding websites, I think we have very little to worry about. Here are a few coding websites you can add to your teacher toolkit!

The Code Mobile

This coding website offers in-person learning as well as online classes.
There is a wide range of free lesson plans on their website.

Kids Code Jeunesse

Canadian coding website that encourages children of all ages to code.
You can stream free content online.
In-person events are run by volunteers.
Students can experience hands-on learning in any place and at any pace!
Teachers can also learn to code so that they can support their students.

Code.org

A coding website for all ages (K-12, including teachers 😉)
Learn how to code for free.
Offers a wide selection of coding games and tutorials.

Codeable Crafts

Students can bring their crafts to life.
This website is also available as an app on Android and Apple devices.
Allows students the ability to capture objects around them, run code, and use their objects in the stories they create.
Develops computational thinking.

TVO Teach Ontario

Provides free activities for students to practice their coding and computer skills.
Various levels of difficulty make it easy to differentiate instruction.
Along with online activities, this site offers creative ways to practise coding skills offline (e.g., using dice games).

Minecraft Education Edition

Students create and build code in Minecraft in this “Education Edition”!
Encourages collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving.

Swift Playgrounds

This one is not a coding website, BUT it is worth taking note of. It is a free app for Apple users.
Uses games to teach students the basics of coding.
Engages students through the use of games.
Students have the ability to create, run, and test their codes.