Programming

Here at Hillendale we use a variety of resources to teach programming for all students K-5. Our students use a combination of web based and hands on tools to learn the basics of programming. Our students also combine the skills of programming with robotics to maximize their learning of this 21st century skill. Please check out the resources below to learn more about what we're doing here at Hillendale.

Links to Programming Resources

Bee Bot

BeeBot Robots are used with our youngest programmers. This hands on approach teaches the skill of programming in a way that uses basic sequencing to move BeeBot from point A to point B.

Code & Go: Mouse Robot

Code and Go: Mouse Robot is another tool used with our our young programmers. Students build mazes or tracks with the goal of getting the mouse robot to the cheese.

Scratch Jr.

Scratch Jr. is an app based programming tool used with our 1st and 2nd graders. Students create scenes with characters and use block coding to make their projects come to life.

Tynker

Tynker is a web or app based programming tool that introduces more advanced coding skills to our 2nd-5th graders. Our students are placed in specific programming courses based on their grade or skill level.

Code.org

Code.org is a web based resource with countless activities designed to improve a student's ability to write code. These activities are often centered around familiar things like Minecraft, Star Wars, etc.

Swift Playgrounds

Swift Playgrounds is an app based programming tool designed for more experienced programmers looking for a new challenge. This app helps students learn the Swift programming language developed by Apple.

Dash Robot

Sphero SPRK+

Parrot Mambo Drone

Parrot Rolling Spider Drone

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