US Common Core Standards

US Common Core Standards

US Common Core Standards

Pico Coding empowers students with core skills aligned to the US Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

Pico Coding empowers students with core skills aligned to the US Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

Pico Coding empowers students with core skills aligned to the US Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

US Common Core
US Common Core
Pico Coding used by year 5 students
Pico Coding used by year 5 students

Key skills development

Key skills development

Key skills development

We address key competencies in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and 21st-century skills

We address key competencies in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and 21st-century skills

Mathematics

Strengthening computational thinking and problem-solving

Strengthening computational thinking and problem-solving

Strengthening computational thinking and problem-solving

At Pico Coding, students develop strong computational thinking skills that support mathematical reasoning. By breaking down coding challenges, students practice logic, pattern recognition, and step-by-step problem-solving, which directly supports concepts like operations, algebraic thinking, and functions.

Students using Pico Coding in a classroom
Students using Pico Coding in a classroom
Students using Pico Coding in a classroom
Students using Pico Coding in a classroom
Students using Pico Coding in a classroom
Students using Pico Coding in a classroom

English Language Arts

Enhancing communication, reading and comprehension skills

Enhancing communication, reading and comprehension skills

Enhancing communication, reading and comprehension skills

Pico Coding aligns with English Language Arts standards by helping students develop the literacy needed to read, understand, and write complex code. Students engage with structured content, requiring careful reading and precise communication to achieve goals

21st-Century Skills

Fostering collaboration, creativity, and innovation

Fostering collaboration, creativity, and innovation

Fostering collaboration, creativity, and innovation

Beyond the traditional subjects, Pico Coding equips students with essential 21st-century skills that prepare them for the future. Coding fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation—skills critical for thriving in a digital world. Our lessons encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking, aligning with CCSS goals for collaboration and communication.

Students using Pico Coding in a classroom
Students using Pico Coding in a classroom
Students using Pico Coding in a classroom

See Pico in action

See Pico in action

Discover how our contents meet students' learning outcomes

Conditional logic

Learn conditional logic through merging donuts

Learn conditional logic through merging donuts

Learn conditional logic through merging donuts

Donuts is a fun merge game where students combine donuts to create the ultimate rainbow donut while learning important coding concepts! They’ll start by using built-in functions to set up the game. As they merge donuts, they'll apply conditional logic to see how their choices affect the game.

Pico Coding Teacher Dashboard
Pico Coding Teacher Dashboard
Pico Coding Teacher Dashboard
Arrows game cover image
Arrows game cover image
Arrows game cover image

User input

Learn user input through arrow challenges

Learn user input through arrow challenges

Learn user input through arrow challenges

Arrows is a fast-paced reaction game where students slide blocks off one by one using the arrow keys that match the direction of the top block. Students will learn how to respond to user input and keyboard events. They’ll use conditional logic to build the basic mechanics of the game, mastering how to slide blocks using the keyboard's arrow keys.

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Discover how our contents meet students' learning outcomes

Hundreds of activities to learn from

Hundreds of activities to learn from

Get ready to experience hours of fun

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