littleBits Code Kit App

Educators & students: Build games. Learn to code!

Build and code littleBits inventions with this resource-rich introduction to coding! The littleBits Code Kit app makes computer programming fun and engaging by gamifying littleBits inventions, while giving educators a powerful toolbox to easily teach NGSS and CSTA standards-aligned curriculum. Packed with lessons, instructions, tutorials, and more, the littleBits Code Kit makes it easy for first timers to get kids creating their own inventions, and then personalizing their inventions with code! This app is required in order to program Code Kit inventions. --- Student tutorials Student facing video tutorials teach the fundamentals of programming through hands-on invention! Scaffolded activities help kids master the fundamentals of coding and then unleash their creativity and STEAM skills by customizing and creating their own inventions! --- Program Your Inventions with Blocks + Javascript Construct and code four fun and creative littleBits games with the Code Kit App. Once you’ve mastered Ultimate Shootout, Hot Potato of Doom, Rockstar Guitar and Tug of War, you’ll be ready to program your own game or invention! This app uses simple drag-and-drop blocks based on Google’s Blockly, while also providing you with a Javascript view for those ready to level up with text-based programming. --- Teacher Resources This app provides you with quick access to all the resources needed to get students collaborating, problem-solving and creating inspiring inventions. We’ve curated 20 hours of standards-aligned curriculum, lesson plans, and resources for seamless classroom implementation. --- About littleBits littleBits is a New York-based education startup that invented the electronic building block. These magnetic “Bits” snap together to turn ideas into inventions, transforming the way kids learn so they can grow up to be tomorrow’s ChangemakersTM-- no matter their age, gender, race, nationality, or ability. Up to 40 percent of the kids using littleBits kits are girls, which is four times the industry average.