I have used this app successfully for grades K-5 to teach coding, algorithms, and debugging.

How I Use It

I use Kodable Pro as an introduction to coding for grades K-5. First, I have the students complete an "unplugged" activity where they write commands on a piece of paper for their partner to follow. The partners act as a robot and only the commands as they are written. Usually the activity involves the "robot" partner having to walk across an obstacle course and then pick up a hula hoop. If their is a glitch in the code, the robot reports the problem to the programmer who must debug the code. This activity takes about 45 minutes. Next, I introduce Kodable Pro on the iPads. I give minimal instruction and let students work in pairs. Then, after the students are comfortable with the app, I have students work independently so that they can progress at their own pace. This introduction takes about 30 minutes. I allow students about 30 minutes a week to use this tool. They LOVE their computer science time! I like that many parents have reported that their students write their own "unplugged" code at home to turn their siblings into robots to follow their commands.