Community reviews for Kodable

It is a great tool that is visual based so not a lot of reading for young learners. Great for problem solving!

I love that Kodable is body referencial!! Perfect for non-readers!!

I loved seeing the excitement in my student's faces as they discovered what they were doing "right" and how they got better at each lesson!

Easisest tool for a non-coding teacher!!!!!!

I am very impressed with this product. The fact that I can track student progress is very useful. I just wish higher grades were included so that I could purchase this product for my 7th grade classes.

the best tool I have used to teach and motivate students in coding.

Kodable is pretty thorough and is a good entry point for students (and for their teachers who may not know where to start teaching this big thing everyone calls 'coding'). It offers lessons that you can select or a very extensive progression.

I have only used the free version of Kodable with kindergartners. I found the app to be quite accessible and will continue to use it with even more grade levels in the future. Students learned about coding logic and sequencing including basic commands and if/then conditions. The visual interface makes it easy to use, even for English language learners or students with limited literacy. Each level builds on skills previously learned and the increase in the challenge level felt just right for my students. They needed very little teacher support once they got started.

Kodable is the perfect app for introducing kindergarten and first graders to coding. I love the visuals and absence of text. It enables young students, including those learning English and with special needs, to be successful. Kodable is accessible through the app and web which makes accessibility easier in a shared device setting. The online Kodable Team was helpful in getting our class setup and as we worked to get the site white-listed for our district. The free version is a great way to start coding with kindergarten or first grade students (for those on a limited budget) before moving onto more sophisticated coding apps and sites. It can't be beat for very young students beginning coding!

I think that this is an excellent way to introduce students to coding, especially if you aren't going to spend a whole lot of time on teaching "coding" per se. The Hour of Code is an excellent time to introduce the tool and then use it when you have the time. I had many students who bought the app to use at home because they enjoyed using it and wanted to continue the challenge at home. Another benefit is that the company is very receptive to teacher feedback. Teachers should feel free to tweet or e-mail them with questions, concerns and of course compliments.