Coding Word Mat
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Coding Word Mat" is written for 1st Grade to 3rd Grade (Ages 6-9). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Coding word mat for 1st to 3rd grade: 16 coding words with icons and kid-friendly meanings, from algorithm and bug to pixel and binary. Part of our Hour of Code holiday activities collection.
How do I use this resource?
Keep it at the computer center or in coding folders so students can use the words when they talk and write about their code.
What students will practice
- Gives Kindergarten students seasonal counting, vocabulary, and fine-motor activities themed around Christmas and Easter.
- Builds early counting and matching skills alongside coloring and cutting practice that strengthens pencil control.
- Works as low-pressure seasonal filler for the days around a holiday break, not core skill instruction.
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FAQ
How do I use the Coding Word Mat?
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Keep it at the computer center or in coding folders so students can use the words when they talk and write about their code.
What is the Coding Word Mat?
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One page with 16 tiles: algorithm, bug, debug, code, loop, sequence, program, robot, command, input, output, pixel, arrow, coder, computer and binary. Each has an icon and a short meaning, such as "Steps that repeat" for loop.
Can I use the Coding Word Mat at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 1st Grade to 3rd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 1st Grade to 3rd Grade Hour of Code resources are there?
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2 printable resources, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Hour of Code resources for?
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These are written for 1st Grade to 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 6-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Hour of Code resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 1st Grade to 3rd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 1st Grade to 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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