Code-a-pillar

Young students learn to code by arranging segments in order and pressing go. Control Code-a-Pillar direction and sound. Loud sound level can’t be turned off or lowered. Works best on tiled floor. Takes a lot of space.

Program the Code-a-pillar to

• Travel from a starting point to an ending point by plugging in the segments in the correct order

• Try setting up your course so you must navigate around obstacles - such as chair legs

• Code-a-Pillar Teacher's Guide

• Code-a-Pillar User Manual

• 12 months of coding(see page 11)

• Coding Games for Kids

• Code-a-Pillar App (not required for playing with Code-a-Pillar)

• Code-a-pillar resources on Teachers Pay Teachers

• Computer Science Education Toys and Tangibles: A K12 teacher’s getting started guide

Tips

• Notice each segment lights to show that it’s connected properly

• Segments light when they are active

• Give yourself a lot of space as it makes slow turns

• The music cannot be turned off

• Additional segments were available to purchase which not only turn or go straight, but add special sounds

• Ideas include creating cards for each segment and then laying them down in order to guide the order segments are attached

Fisher-Price® Think & Learn Code-a-pillar Twist - replaces the Code-a-pillar (which you can still find on eBay). 1 motorized head and 5 permanently attached segments - twist the dials each segment to create a sequence. 1,000+ possible combinations, and it includes volume control, light-up eyes, and sound & light effects.

Purchase Information - URL

• Fisher-Price® Think & Learn Code-a-pillar Twist - $35