Looking for a fun, offline way to teach your students about algorithms and computational thinking? This ice cream-themed unplugged activity set is the perfect way to introduce or reinforce coding concepts—without needing a device!

Created by an elementary computer science teacher, these print-and-go activities challenge students to build step-by-step algorithms based on colorful ice cream cone images. With increasing levels of difficulty, this set is flexible enough for various skill levels and great for individual work, small groups, or computer lab rotations.

What’s Included:

• 25 printable algorithm task cards with an ice cream theme
• 5 challenge levels based on the number of scoops (1–5 scoops)
• Student response boxes to write step-by-step algorithms
• Directional arrow cards for beginner learners (cut-and-use manipulatives)
• Answer key to check proficienc
  

Skills & Concepts Covered:

• Computational Thinking
• Algorithm Design
• Sequencing
• Visual Matching & Pattern Recognition
• Problem Solving & Logic Development

This set is ideal for grades 2–5, but can be adapted for younger learners with support or used as a challenge for older beginners. Whether students are just beginning to understand algorithms or are ready to write more complex sequences, these engaging tasks provide differentiated, unplugged coding practice your class will love.

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