Need a fun and effective way to introduce young learners to debugging in coding? This K–2 Code Trace Mat brings unplugged coding to life through playful problem-solving with ducks!

Perfect for classrooms using Code.org, Scratch Jr., or any early coding curriculum, this mat helps students visualize each step in their code, draw their thinking, and identify bugs—all with a kid-friendly, growth mindset approach.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Fosters early computational thinking and sequencing skills.
  
• Easy to print, laminate, or use digitally on tablets.
  
• Built-in reflection prompts like “What should this code do?” and “Tell me the bug! Quack Quack!” make it engaging and standards-aligned.
  
• A must-have visual tool for small groups, centers, tech labs, or computer science rotations.
  

Whether you’re a tech teacher, classroom teacher introducing CS, or homeschool parent, this mat will support your littlest coders in learning to debug like pros—one duck at a time!

What’s Included

• 1-page Code Trace Mat (PDF)
  
• Prompts for prediction, bug detection, and redrawing
  
• Space for drawing code blocks or sequences
  
• Optional teacher-use fields (name, grade, date)
  

Suggested Use

• Pair with Code.org’s K–2 activities
  
• Use in morning work, centers, or CS unplugged lessons
  
• Laminate for dry erase reusability
  
• Add to your “Duck Debugging” classroom toolkit