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Unplugged Coding Activity
Unplugged Coding Activity
Unplugged Coding Activity
Unplugged Coding Activity
Unplugged Coding Activity
Unplugged Coding Activity
Unplugged Coding Activity
Unplugged Coding Activity
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What others say

"I love that this activity doesn't involve a computer!!! Less screen time, and kids still learn the valuable tools needed for coding. "
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Kathie H.
"Your unplugged resources have been a great and creative support to this first time STEAM teacher. It's made teaching the idea of code more fun and engaging. Students ask to do these activities over and over."
star
Sandra F.

Description

Coding made easy!

Everything you need to get started with coding. Before breaking out the robots, teach students the foundations of coding. Students learn the basics of directional coding and write their own code! No robots needed!

New to Coding?

No worries! Coding can be intimidating, but you don't have to have a background in computer science to teach coding. This resource is designed to be so simple a sub could use it. Get started with coding today! Perfect activity for Hour of Code.

Connect to Read Aloud: Unplugged by Steve Antony

Students learn best through story. Unplugged by Steve Antony is a fantastic book to introduce basic concepts of coding to students.

Coding Process:

Students learn the logic and thinking that goes into writing codes using Directional Coding. They learn 5 vocabulary words: Programmer, Code, Command, Unplugged, and Sequence.

Students connect coding and sequencing to retelling stories. After students write their code they use it to retell the story with their partner. At the end, students reflect on what they learned using the included reflection pages.

Material List:

  • Scissors
  • Paper

Includes:

  • Teacher Instructions (with photo)
  • Student Instructions
  • Student Coding Journal
  • Student Unplugged Coding Activity (Includes Partner Coding Practice)
  • Student Reflection Sheet
  • Coding Vocabulary Words
  • CSTA 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.

Aligns to CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association) and Common Core.

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Intro to Unplugged Coding: Binary Code

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CSTA STANDARDS:

1A-AP-08 Model daily processes by creating and following algorithms

(sets of step-by-step instructions) to complete tasks.

1A-AP-09 Model the way programs store and manipulate data by using numbers or other symbols to represent information.

1A-AP-11 Decompose (break down) the steps needed to solve a problem into a precise sequence of instructions.

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Unplugged Coding Activity

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29
Teaching Duration
1 hour

What others say

"I love that this activity doesn't involve a computer!!! Less screen time, and kids still learn the valuable tools needed for coding. "
star
Kathie H.
"Your unplugged resources have been a great and creative support to this first time STEAM teacher. It's made teaching the idea of code more fun and engaging. Students ask to do these activities over and over."
star
Sandra F.

Description

Coding made easy!

Everything you need to get started with coding. Before breaking out the robots, teach students the foundations of coding. Students learn the basics of directional coding and write their own code! No robots needed!

New to Coding?

No worries! Coding can be intimidating, but you don't have to have a background in computer science to teach coding. This resource is designed to be so simple a sub could use it. Get started with coding today! Perfect activity for Hour of Code.

Connect to Read Aloud: Unplugged by Steve Antony

Students learn best through story. Unplugged by Steve Antony is a fantastic book to introduce basic concepts of coding to students.

Coding Process:

Students learn the logic and thinking that goes into writing codes using Directional Coding. They learn 5 vocabulary words: Programmer, Code, Command, Unplugged, and Sequence.

Students connect coding and sequencing to retelling stories. After students write their code they use it to retell the story with their partner. At the end, students reflect on what they learned using the included reflection pages.

Material List:

  • Scissors
  • Paper

Includes:

  • Teacher Instructions (with photo)
  • Student Instructions
  • Student Coding Journal
  • Student Unplugged Coding Activity (Includes Partner Coding Practice)
  • Student Reflection Sheet
  • Coding Vocabulary Words
  • CSTA 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.

Aligns to CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association) and Common Core.

You may also like...

Intro to Unplugged Coding: Binary Code

Follow us!

TpT Store

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

CSTA STANDARDS:

1A-AP-08 Model daily processes by creating and following algorithms

(sets of step-by-step instructions) to complete tasks.

1A-AP-09 Model the way programs store and manipulate data by using numbers or other symbols to represent information.

1A-AP-11 Decompose (break down) the steps needed to solve a problem into a precise sequence of instructions.

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

Reviews

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Rated 4.88 out of 5, based on 67 reviews
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Great resource!
Rated 5 out of 5
February 15, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
This was perfect for my after school 3rd grade STEM Club!
230 reviews • Indiana
Grades taught: 3rd
Great for kids
Rated 5 out of 5
August 30, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
I love that this activity doesn't involve a computer!!! Less screen time, and kids still learn the valuable tools needed for coding.
Kathie H.
60 reviews • California
Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd
Rated 5 out of 5
May 26, 2025
Your unplugged resources have been a great and creative support to this first time STEAM teacher. It's made teaching the idea of code more fun and engaging. Students ask to do these activities over and over.
Growing Fun
(TPT Seller)
351 reviews
Grades taught: 1st
Rated 5 out of 5
May 18, 2025
This was very engaging and kept my students interest.
Elaine F.
447 reviews
Grades taught: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Rated 5 out of 5
May 1, 2025
My students absolutely loved this! This resource was great and the kids are still talking about this activity.
Crystal Newby
(TPT Seller)
94 reviews
Grades taught: K
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Rated 5 out of 5
January 15, 2025
Great resource to use along side my teaching. Thanks
Monique F.
402 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd
Rated 5 out of 5
November 13, 2024
This was a great resource for my class, and they thoroughly enjoyed it!
Rylie S.
989 reviews
Grades taught: 1st
Rated 5 out of 5
August 7, 2024
I love this book! And I especially love this integration!
Jenny Q.
606 reviews
Grades taught: 1st, 2nd

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