CodeMonkey - Coding for KidsReviews of codemonkey.com

As I proudly mark the completion of my 10th successful year using CodeMonkey in my K-8 classrooms, I wanted to share why this platform has been such a cornerstone of my teaching. Right from Kindergarteners getting their first taste of logical thinking with CodeMonkey Jr. to my 8th graders diving into Python, the engagement factor is high! What's kept me loyal for a decade, beyond the student enthusiasm, is the phenomenal support for teachers. CodeMonkey isn't just a student platform; it's a teacher's toolkit. The dashboards are intuitive, making it easy to track individual student progress and identify who needs a little extra help or who's ready for a bigger challenge. The lesson plans, curriculum guides, and professional development resources have been a lifesaver. The platform offers clear progression, and the automatic feedback on challenges helps students learn from their mistakes in real-time. Finally I truly appreciate the platform's commitment to staying fresh. The new content that comes out monthly – whether it's new courses, seasonal activities, or updates to existing modules – means there's always something new to explore. Whether you're an experienced coding teacher or a novice willing to learn alongside your students, I highly recommend CodeMonkey!

As a middle school computer teacher for many years, I have included coding in my curriculum to provide opportunities for students to work on critical thinking and problem solving. I've used other platforms like Scratch and HTML from a textbook, but nothing has been easier or better than CodeMonkey for me. Once I started using CodeMonkey around six years ago, I've never looked back. Students love the gamified environment and as a teacher, the classroom management is super easy. They have several ways to set up classes. I provide a link with the embedded class code and students can begin the assigned course(s) immediately. They even provide quizzes so I can check for understanding of concepts before moving on to the next course. I usually assign block coding to sixth graders, coffee script (sort of like simplified java script) courses to seventh graders, and Python script courses to eighth graders. They also have CodeMonkey Jr. courses for younger students. I use these courses for my students with special needs so they can code too! I cannot recommend CodeMonkey enough for any computer teacher or elementary teacher who wants to include any kind of coding into their curriculum.

I think Code Monkey is an amazing tool for young AND old learners. As a 31 year old, I was extremely entertained by the coding games and know that my students will be absolutely obsessed! If we are going to be using screens, we might as well make it educational.

Code Monkey is a great way for all 3 of my kids to get their foot in the door with coding! The game based play is fun and the gradual scaling-up with levels of difficulty sharpens their thinking and increases progress. Thanks Code Monkey for the trial - looking forward to the following year subscribed and working on our coding skills!

CodeMonkey is a great way to introduce kids to coding. The activities are engaging, and the platform makes learning feel like a game. It’s user-friendly and offers a solid foundation in programming basics. Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for an educational tool that keeps kids interested.

As a middle school teacher who has been using CodeMonkey for years, I can't recommend it enough! It's an engaging, student-friendly platform that makes learning to code fun and accessible for all ability levels. My students are always excited to log in and work through the challenges, and I love how it reinforces critical thinking and problem-solving skills. CodeMonkey has been a game-changer in my classroom and continues to be one of my favorite teaching tools!

I am a parent of young kids with absolutely no experience in coding. I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was really fun for the kids and that’s what’s most important. I like how they give you a free trial so you can try it and see if you like it. I just wish that the program could work on iPhone as well. Not just the iPad or a computer.

We love Code Monkey! I don’t know how to code so it has been nice to learn along side my kids. Both of my children love the program and find it challenge yet fun! If you’re wanting to teach your kids to code, I’d definitely recommend this program.