Parents and community members across the U.S. are demanding that schools teach kids to code. As a district administrator, you may be wondering where coding should fit into schools’ already-packed curricula. Learning to code has many benefits beyond career preparation....
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5 Things to Include in Your Middle School Computer Curriculum
If your district is looking to emphasize STEM beyond math and science, you may want to expand your middle school computer curriculum further. Basic coding, HTML, and computational thinking lessons can help students develop widely applicable skills and spark an...
An Inside Look at Yeti Academy’s Coding Curriculum
Yeti Academy uses a unique gamified approach to teach coding skills. With Yeti Code, we have both single-player and multiplayer games to help students develop their skills and motivate each other to learn. Students love our fun, interactive Yeti snow mountain...
Need a Better Coding Curriculum? Try Yeti Code
Are you or your students feeling disengaged with your current coding lesson plan? Look no further than Yeti Academy’s unique coding curriculum, Yeti Code. Yeti Code is the best curriculum to help your elementary or middle school students fall in love with coding! What...
10 Tips for Teaching Coding to Middle School Students (And Keeping It Fun!)
When it comes to teaching middle school, every teacher knows the importance of keeping their students immersed in the source material from day one. You can engage middle-school students in coding lessons with these fun curriculum resources, teaching strategies, and...
9 Benefits of Teaching a Coding Curriculum in Elementary School
Coding is an increasingly important skill in nearly every industry. With the recent focus on STEM education, elementary schools throughout the country are adding or expanding their coding curriculum. However, many teachers and parents wonder whether students should...
5 Reasons Why Your School Should Use Multiplayer Coding Games
Coding games are not just a fun pastime. They’re also a highly effective teaching tool for elementary and middle school technology educators. When you incorporate a single- and multiplayer coding game like Yeti Code into your curriculum, you will quickly see a...
5 Reasons Everyone Should Learn to Code
It seems like everyone is talking about wanting kids to learn to code. But given that the majority of jobs do not require coding, you may be wondering whether it’s really as important as everyone seems to think. The truth is, learning to code from an early age has a...
5 Fantastic Code Games For Upper Elementary and Middle School Students
With so many of today’s jobs requiring strong technology skills, it’s no wonder why educators and parents alike want students to learn to code when they are young. Fortunately, there are plenty of code games and courses available that teachers can use regardless of...
Yeti Code: A Unique Opportunity for Middle Schoolers and Upper Elementary Students to Learn to Code
More and more middle and upper elementary school students and parents are looking for opportunities to learn to code. With Yeti Academy, you can provide that learning experience in any classroom — whether in person or remote. Yeti Code, our flagship learning module in...
How to Make Learning to Code Fun for Middle School Students
As middle school educators know, it can be tough to keep students engaged. STEM subjects like coding sometimes get a bad rap, with many students complaining that they feel bored or that the subject matter is “too hard”. However, coding can be exciting when students...