Expanding Our Coding Toolkit – What Apps Do You Use in Primary?

Hi everyone,

In my primary school classroom I currently use apps and tools like ScratchJr, Delight Express (or did you mean “Delightex”?), Swift Playgrounds and robotics with LEGO. I’m looking to expand the suite of coding tools I use and I’d love to hear suggestions from other educators.

Here are my questions:

  1. What other apps or platforms have you found effective for teaching coding in a primary school setting (Years 3-6)?
  2. What makes them work well in your classroom (engagement, differentiation, ease of use, alignment with curricular outcomes)?
  3. Are there any that integrate well with iPads, are low-cost or free, and scalable for mixed-ability learners?

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences. I'd be happy to compare notes and maybe test a couple of new ones next year!

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