Best Coding Apps for Primary School Students
There are plenty of coding apps available for use based on age group and knowledge level. Here is a list of some of the best coding apps for primary school students.
1. Kodable
Kodable is a popular game-based coding app for children in KG to 5th grades (4 to 10 years). The app features fuzzFamily, a bunch of multi-coloured pompom ball-like characters with faces that end up on a planet full of mazes, named Smeeborg. Learners get to explore the mazes with the fuzzFamily using simple drag-and-drop commands. As they continue playing, they also learn all essential coding concepts.
Kodable teaches students the basics of coding to Javascript through different games and activities based on age. It helps them to learn coding through 5th grade, while building soft skills, such as problem solving, collaboration, communication and critical thinking.
2. Code Karts
Code Karts is a fun coding app featuring racing cars for children in preschool to KG (3 to 5 years). The app features a set of puzzles in the form of a racetrack with drag-and-drop code and colourful race cars. Learners can drag and drop the direction bricks to guide their cars to the finish line. The app also features a racing mode, where users can test their coding skills by racing other cars.
3. Scratch Jr.
Scratch Jr. is a coding app for students in KG to 2nd grades (5 to 7 years). The app is a bit different from its counterparts where users learn to code while playing games. In Scratch Jr, they get the opportunity to create their own interactive stories and games, using drag-and-drop code. Through the activities, Scratch Jr. allows users to explore their creativity by solving problems and designing projects.
4. Osmo
Osmo coding app is suitable for students in KG to 5th grades (5 to 10 years). The app teaches users to learn to code using physical blocks. Osmo uses these physical blocks along with the device screen, making the coding accessible and tangible for all users. Osmo can be considered a package with coding apps and many additional games.
