Intro to Unplugged Coding: Binary Coding

What others say

"I loved using this to introduce our coding unit with my kindergarten and fourth graders! Our classes saw them as secret code bracelets!"

Catie C.

"Used this with my mid elementary kids as an extension to their work on coding. A fun activity to explore a new area of coding."

Sandra F.

Description

Unplugged Coding made easy!

Everything you need to get started with unplugged coding. No robots needed! Students learn the basics of binary coding and create a binary coding bracelet with their own code!

Unplugged Coding Process:

Students learn the logic and thinking that goes into writing codes using Binary Coding. They learn 3 vocabulary words: Binary Code, Bit, and Byte.

Students practice coding and decoding words with a partner. They build their own Binary Coding Bracelet! After they have completed their activities, there is time for reflection on what they learned. Perfect activity for Hour of Code.

Material List:

Scissors
Beads
Pipe Cleaners or String

Includes:

Teacher Instructions (with photo)
Student Instructions
Student Coding Journal
Student Unplugged Coding Activity (Includes Partner Coding Practice)
Student Reflection Sheet
Programming Vocabulary Words
NGSS and Common Core Standards
TpT Digital Version for Distance Learning with Google Classroom

Digital Activity:

To use Easel for Distance Learning, select "Open in Easel" on this listing. Works with computers, laptops, chromebooks, ipads, and tablets.

Aligns to NGSS and Common Core.

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Intro to Unplugged Coding: Binary Coding

Name: Intro to Unplugged Coding: Binary Coding
Brand: Carly and Adam STEM Activities and Challenges
SKU: 4534662
Price: 4.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (130 reviews)

Carly and Adam STEM Activities and Challenges

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$4.00

Highlights

Digital downloads

Easel Activities, PDF

Grades

K - 5th

Subjects

Computer Science - Technology, Science

Standards

CCSSW.K.8

CCSSW.1.8

CCSSW.2.8

What others say

"I loved using this to introduce our coding unit with my kindergarten and fourth graders! Our classes saw them as secret code bracelets!"

Catie C.

"Used this with my mid elementary kids as an extension to their work on coding. A fun activity to explore a new area of coding."

Sandra F.

Description

Unplugged Coding made easy!

Everything you need to get started with unplugged coding. No robots needed! Students learn the basics of binary coding and create a binary coding bracelet with their own code!

Unplugged Coding Process:

Students learn the logic and thinking that goes into writing codes using Binary Coding. They learn 3 vocabulary words: Binary Code, Bit, and Byte.

Material List:

Scissors
Beads
Pipe Cleaners or String

Includes:

Teacher Instructions (with photo)
Student Instructions
Student Coding Journal
Student Unplugged Coding Activity (Includes Partner Coding Practice)
Student Reflection Sheet
Programming Vocabulary Words
NGSS and Common Core Standards
TpT Digital Version for Distance Learning with Google Classroom

Digital Activity:

To use Easel for Distance Learning, select "Open in Easel" on this listing. Works with computers, laptops, chromebooks, ipads, and tablets.

Aligns to NGSS and Common Core.

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4.9

Rated 4.88 out of 5, based on 130 reviews

130
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114

Mostly used with 3rd and 4th grades

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Nice keep-sake!

Rated 5 out of 5

March 9, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

I loved using this to introduce our coding unit with my kindergarten and fourth graders! Our classes saw them as secret code bracelets!

Catie C.

8 reviews

Grades taught: K, 4th

Engaging Activity

Rated 4 out of 5

March 2, 2026

My kids really enjoyed this activity. A fun way to practice binary coding.

Learning for Fun

(TPT Seller)

660 reviews • Kentucky

Grades taught: 5th

A great extension

Rated 5 out of 5

January 23, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

Used this with my mid elementary kids as an extension to their work on coding. A fun activity to explore a new area of coding.

Growing Fun

(TPT Seller)

351 reviews • Pennsylvania

Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd, 4th

coding gifted

Rated 5 out of 5

January 9, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

The kids loved this activity. They were learning about coding and this gave them something to take home.

Heather L.

229 reviews • Georgia

Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th

Engaging resource!

Rated 5 out of 5

December 2, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

My students loved learning about binary coding and this activity was absolutely amazing!!!

Renee B.

1,861 reviews • Washington

Grades taught: 3rd

Great resource

Rated 5 out of 5

August 28, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Used these activities for our Tech Day. Students loved it

Sandra D.

493 reviews • Outside the United States

Grades taught: 5th

Intro to Unplugged Coding: Binary Coding

Rated 5 out of 5

August 26, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

I'm a 1st year STEAM instructor and my students love this activity!

Teacher Resource Room

(TPT Seller)

180 reviews • Texas

Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Rated 5 out of 5

June 6, 2025

Very easy to use resource that I used for our schools' STREAM night as a station. Super low on cost for materials as well on Amazon.

Emilee Cline

(TPT Seller)

415 reviews

Grades taught: 3rd

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSSW.K.8

With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

CCSSW.1.8

With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

CCSSW.2.8

Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.