Curriculums and Courses
These resources provide foundational materials for early computer science education. They are carefully selected from trusted voices in computer science education and serve as inspiration for our content. Our educator focused workshop will have sections for navigating this content.
Code.org CS Fundamentals (Course A–B)
Story-driven puzzles plus unplugged warm-ups that track directly with your first eight weeks.
Visit Course →ScratchJr Educator Guide
Printable pacing ideas and classroom management tips for K–2 storytelling projects in the ScratchJr app.
Download Guide →Google CS First Storytelling
Adapt the Storytelling track for tablet centers or buddy classes to extend narrative algorithms.
Explore Track →Experience CS
A free integrated curriculum for computer science. This project is supported by the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Google.
Visit Course →Quick Wins for Immediate Use
ScratchJr Story Starters
Mini prompts from MIT that help young learners animate civic characters and retell algorithm steps.
Open Activities →Free download bundle
Barefoot Computing KS1
Hands-on games and vocabulary cards that extend sequencing and debugging without devices.
Browse Packs →Registration-free downloads
Everyday Algorithms (Worksheets)
Printable activity guides that reinforce algorithmic thinking using everyday scenarios.
View Activities →Free access
Recommended Courses
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Section Overview
CS2 is dedicated to expanding open access to computer science education.
- Essential questions: How do we give clear instructions? How can sensors help our community?
- Core routines: call-and-response algorithms, floor grid coding, storytelling circles
- Materials: story cards, sticker grids, optional Bee-Bot or unplugged arrows
Course Lessons
Jump straight into the facilitator packs for each unit. These buttons map to dedicated lesson pages.
Resources & Differentiation
- Printable facilitator scripts + visual schedules
- Emergent reader mini-books for take-home practice
- Extension centers for early finishers (pattern block coding, felt board debugging)
- Email contact@cscs.org for the full slide + printable bundle
Inside the Explorers Course
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Course Overview
Introduce computational thinking with playful characters who solve neighborhood challenges.
- Essential questions: How do we give clear instructions? How can sensors help our community?
- Core routines: call-and-response algorithms, floor grid coding, storytelling circles
- Materials: story cards, sticker grids, optional Bee-Bot or unplugged arrows
Course Lessons
Jump straight into the facilitator packs for each unit. These buttons map to dedicated lesson pages.
Resources & Differentiation
- Printable facilitator scripts + visual schedules
- Emergent reader mini-books for take-home practice
- Extension centers for early finishers (pattern block coding, felt board debugging)
- Email contact@cscs.org for the full slide + printable bundle
Weekly Routines
Mix predictable rituals with joyful surprises so early learners feel confident experimenting.
Lesson Flow
- Warm welcome + SEL motion check-in
- Story circle introduces the week’s character challenge
- Unplugged modeling on the classroom grid
- Optional robot or tablet extension center
- Reflection circles + family postcard prompt
Facilitator Tips
- Use picture icons on the board to preview each agenda item
- Assign “debug buddies” to help peers retell steps
- Capture photos for the final museum walk wall
- Invite families for optional Friday build-alongs
Centers & Extensions
Mission Deck
Card prompts with step-by-step instructions for students to act out algorithms using props.
Includes printable mats + voice-over files
Conversation Companion
Weekly postcard with vocabulary, at-home play prompts, and QR-linked read-alouds.
English + Spanish templates
Visual Schedule Slides
Large-print agenda slides with icons, timing cues, and call-and-response scripts.
Pairs with tactile schedule cards
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