# Your August 2024 CodeHS Elementary Insider 🐿️ Published: 2024-08-20 Category: Newsletter Category URL: https://codehs.com/blog/category/newsletter Tags: curriculum, k-12-education, computer-science, education, coding, elementary, Course Insider Tag URLs: curriculum (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/curriculum), k-12-education (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/k-12-education), computer-science (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/computer-science-2), education (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/education), coding (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/coding), elementary (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/elementary), Course Insider (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/course-insider) URL: https://codehs.com/blog/your-august-2024-codehs-elementary-insider-cm3evudyx0008aj2ji4jp6scs ![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1143027694/84044d227320e0f0693a2f8c/Elementary+Insider+newsletter+header.png?expires=1731443400&signature=17462494d508f2f585da2a0fc8579c9f9a0fc49e518d679e3831b08e06edef94&req=dSEjFcl8modWXfMW1HO4zfiqP6cX683y3jsrGGtbFe5TBut%2FF7gKYNp1jAKc%0ATaxI%0A) ## CodeHS Back to School Guide ![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1145945877/9e0ae18aa68462ecfd12b41e/General+Back+To+School+-+Email+Banner.png?expires=1731443400&signature=43a1ff0bf3fdc0c0b9a66e23c9d2a7a0b6f7f93604c5582c800c544674777dfe&req=dSEjE8B6mIlYXvMW1HO4zROn3ft2i8jVGbeGCMzSwhrC%2BBRpDTJCExopTRF7%0AJB5n%0A) You may have already started your back to school process but CodeHS is still there to help! Check out the [Getting Started with Elementary](https://help.codehs.com/en/articles/8887188-getting-started-with-elementary) guide to help you set up for a year of teaching with CodeHS. This guide includes all of the tools needed to be successful and steps to make sure you're ready for your first day. [Learn More](https://help.codehs.com/en/articles/8887188-getting-started-with-elementary) ![🏔️ Coding in the Wild](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/389350760/2243fa6680bbbd202adfbace/image.png?expires=1731443400&signature=5e3efb99839644d1e16c6f72af8ae66d57acfeb35dfb463b3996cf30d0576775&req=dyguFcx%2BmodfFb4f3HP0gEI8EGzJoXBYp1j%2FaEwhVMM%2F5LpawdonGa9fCKxQ%0A7JM%3D%0A) ## CodeHS Elementary Facebook Group ![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1066945138/96efcef63d027019fbbfbe1b/CodeHS+Elementary+Educators_Group+Header.png?expires=1731443400&signature=8b8856223470a5a0bd10ab8e18db1cd2eeabbcbc8a70d1548cbb318a3ca06d9e&req=dSAhEMB6mIBcUfMW1HO4zbHHYQQlZhTLYzt%2BaPfS4%2FeFSJ3fkSNardkLlLj6%0A5HWJ%0A) We have created a CodeHS Facebook group for Elementary CodeHS teachers! You can use this Facebook group as an opportunity to meet other CS educators, ask questions, and collaborate with them on teaching strategies in your classroom. [Join the CodeHS Elementary Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/codehselementaryeducators) ![🏔️ Coding in the Wild](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm264m3an0084qegvyd7aetst/images/image-1731442567646-compressed.png) ​Enhanced Ready-to-Go Format Our Ready-to-Go format has improved navigation and interactive activities that open within the slides for whole-class completion. Starter code and sample code are easily accessible for demo and can be pushed to students with one click. [Watch The Overview Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLuKZ1O-sSs) ![🏔️ Coding in the Wild](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm264m3an0084qegvyd7aetst/images/image-1731442567646-compressed.png) Updated K-5 Computer Science Pathway We've revamped out K-5 Computer Science Pathway to ensure a smoother sequence of concepts for each grade level. Out course visualizations, featuring Scout the Squirrel, take students on an exciting journey from a city in kindergarten to outer space by 5th grade.🏙🚀 Find these new posters in the [Resource tab](https://codehs.com/curriculum/elementary/resources?ref=3) when logged into the CodeHS Elementary platform. ![🏔️ Coding in the Wild](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm264m3an0084qegvyd7aetst/images/image-1731442567646-compressed.png) Simplified, Shortened, and New Lessons **Simplified and Shorted Lessons:** Kindergarten lessons are now 30 minutes with an optional 45-minute extension. The first 5 lessons in 1st and 2nd grade are also 30 minutes with a 15-minute extension. **New Lessons:** We've added over 90 new lessons, including story-based lessons with Scout the Squirrel, Digital Citizenship lessons, and projects that review multiple CS concepts. [See New Options](https://codehs.com/curriculum/elementary/lessons/teacher/5262229?ref=3) ![🏔️ Coding in the Wild](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm264m3an0084qegvyd7aetst/images/image-1731442567646-compressed.png) ​Introducing Karel Adventures Karel Adventures introduces student to JavaScript, starting with block coding and transitioning to text-based coding. It's a fun, story-driven way for 5-6th grade student to dive into JavaScript. Learn how you can utilize these [here](https://www.loom.com/share/cdd7517e32344c07a17144f321b09cfe?sid=f8fbe293-b260-4416-83d6-42f802a88644). ![🏔️ Coding in the Wild](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm264m3an0084qegvyd7aetst/images/image-1731442567646-compressed.png) ​Other Notable Updates - **Differentiation Tool:** Printable Code Instructions for extra support. - **AI Lessons:** One AI lesson per grade level. Check out those lessons [here](https://codehs.com/curriculum/elementary/lessons/teacher/5262229?ref=3&concept=Artificial%20Intelligence)! - **Interdisciplinary CS Pathway:** New suggested sequence for each subject area. [Learn More](https://readwritecode.blog/exciting-updates-to-codehs-k-6-computer-science-curriculum-af7e42d37d74) ![🏔️ Coding in the Wild](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm264m3an0084qegvyd7aetst/images/image-1731442567646-compressed.png) ​Stay Connected Share a picture or testimonial from your classroom on social media and be sure to tag us! We would love to see how you're using CodeHS in your classroom. You can follow us on [X](https://twitter.com/CodeHS), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@codehsofficial?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc), and [Instagram](http://instagram.com/codehs)! _🐿️_ _Happy Coding!_ _🤖_ _-The CodeHS Team_ --- This blog is powered by Superblog. Visit https://superblog.ai to know more. ---