CodeHS Elementary Tools
CodeHS has all of the tools you need to teach elementary students to code. We've got you covered with Scratch- and ScratchJr-based ready-to-teach lessons and resources.
Block Coding Environment
CodeHS Elementary includes our own custom, privacy-compliant Scratch-based & ScratchJr-based environments that are fully embedded within the CodeHS platform.
Unlike the public versions of Scratch, the CodeHS environment does not include social, community, or sharing features, ensuring full alignment with school and district privacy policies.
- No external accounts needed
- No external websites accessed
- No public sharing or commenting features
This secure, block-based coding experience works seamlessly on Chromebooks, iPads, and other devices — with no downloads required.
Learn more about the block coding environment (opens in a new tab)Ready-to-Teach Lessons
Complete lesson plans and materials designed specifically for elementary classrooms.
Learn more about ready-to-teach lessons (opens in a new tab)Interdisciplinary Learning
Integrate coding with math, science, language arts, and other core subjects.
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Monitor student achievement and learning milestones with easy-to-use tools.
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Easily focus your students' screens on the project they're working on.
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Kid-friendly login system using pictures instead of text passwords.
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Seamless integration with Google Classroom for easy assignment management.
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Full curriculum available in Spanish to support diverse classrooms.
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Curriculum aligned with state standards and computer science frameworks.
Learn more about state standards alignment (opens in a new tab)Frequently asked questions
Can students use Scratch-based coding in schools with strict student data privacy policies?
Yes. CodeHS Elementary includes its own Scratch-based and ScratchJr-based coding environments, embedded directly in the CodeHS platform. Students never visit an outside website and never create an external account, there's no public sharing or commenting, and the CodeHS privacy policy covers everything students make.
Does CodeHS Elementary work on Chromebooks and iPads?
Yes. CodeHS elementary tools run in a web browser with nothing to download or install, so the same lessons and coding projects work on Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and desktops. CodeHS also publishes guidance for teaching on iPads and smaller screens, with layout tips that help students work comfortably on a tablet.
How do elementary students log in to CodeHS without typing a password?
CodeHS gives elementary teachers three ways for students to sign in without typing anything: scanning a printable QR code, clicking your name from a class list, and choosing a picture password. Google single sign-on is available too for schools that use it. Teachers pick the method per section, print login information for the whole class, and can reset a student's picture password anytime.
Can CodeHS elementary sections be rostered from Google Classroom?
Yes. When a teacher creates an elementary section, they can choose Import From Google Classroom, and CodeHS creates and enrolls the student accounts automatically. CodeHS elementary also supports Clever, ClassLink, Google single sign-on, OneRoster CSV, and manual or CSV rosters, so sections can be built however your district already manages classes.
Is CodeHS elementary curriculum available in Spanish?
Yes. Teachers set a preferred language for each student, and CodeHS shows student-facing content, coding programs, and translated starter code in Spanish wherever a Spanish version exists. Lesson slide decks that have a Spanish version can be opened or copied in Spanish straight from the lesson plan.
Does CodeHS have physical computing and robotics lessons for elementary students?
Yes. CodeHS elementary lessons support a range of classroom robots and hardware, including Bee-Bot, Code & Go Robot Mouse, KIBO, Ozobot, Sphero, Makey Makey, and LEGO Education SPIKE, plus screen-free unplugged activities. Many are built for K-2 students who aren't reading yet, so physical computing can start well before students are coding on screens.
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