Codie Blocks Starter Kit Grades: PreK-2 Number of Students: Software: Up to 50 Hardware: 1-4 at a time Number of Lessons: 40 Coding Challenges Highlights: The Codie Blocks Starter Kit opens the door to the Codie Blocks Universe and lays the foundation for early learners (ages 3–7) to grasp key coding concepts through playful, hands-on learning. By arranging emoji-like tactile Codie Blocks onto the Block Dock, children can build sequences and watch their programs come to life through the Codie Blocks App — just like Mia does on the PBS Member Stations’ show Mia & Codie. A turnkey solution that makes teaching coding easy! Curriculum or Lesson Topics: This all-in-one kit combines physical play with digital learning to spark creativity, problem-solving, and cause-and-effect reasoning. It seamlessly integrates with the full Codie Blocks Universe for a rich, immersive early STEM experience. Perfect for classroom use and built for educators of all backgrounds, with no coding experience required to teach. What's Included: Hardware Codie Dock-n-Blocks 1 Codie Dock Plus 15 Blocks USB-C Charging Cable Carrying Case w/ Pocket for Printed Lesson Plans Instruction Manual Codie Blocks App (iOS/Android) Up to 50 Student Licenses 40 Levels of Coding Challenges Hours of Free Play Codie Educator Portal 1st-Year License Included (w/ Renewal at $250/Year After) Mia & Codie Videos Standards-Aligned Lesson Plans Downloadable Unplugged Activities Links to Web-Versions of Coding Activities Teacher Guides Discussion Questions Vocabulary Debugging Guide Answer Key Assessments What You'll Need Tablet or Chromebook w/ Bluetooth capability Internet access (WiFi) A curious mind and enthusiastic learners! Optional: Additional Codie Dock-n-Blocks sold separately
