The Easiest Way to Teach Foundational Thinking Skills to Early Learners
Codie Blocks turns your classroom into an engaging learning universe, combining hands-on play with ready-made lesson plans for a complete, turnkey solution.
It's your turn to prompt, Codie!
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We exist to empower every child—regardless of background—with the tools to think, create, and thrive in a digital world.
Product Overview
Codie Blocks Starter Kit
Enter the Codie Blocks Universe with the all-in-one Starter Kit, designed to make Foundational Thinking Skills accessible and fun for early learners! By arranging emoji-like blocks on the physical Dock-n-Blocks, kids can build sequences and watch them come alive in the Codie Blocks App – just like Mia on the PBS Member Stations' show Mia & Codie.
Lessons
Lesson 1 - Codie Blocks
Lesson 2 - The Bug in the Code
Lesson 3 - A Sequence of Steps
20 lesson plans including objectives, discussion questions, digital and unplugged activities, downloadable files, and more. Try them out in your trial today!
Why Codie Blocks?
Easy to Use
Codie Blocks is a grab-and-go solution with everything a teacher needs to integrate into any PreK-2nd grade classroom.
Captivates Young Learners
Hands-on learning combined with an app and the Mia & Codie show on PBS member stations creates a fun, engaging learning experience with tons of variety.
Aligns with State Standards
Boost literacy and math skills with Foundational Thinking! State compliance means you can confidently justify your purchase.
Testimonials
Join the schools and educators already bringing the friendliest approach to coding to their classrooms.
"It's challenging enough that it kept [students] engaged, but not too challenging that they couldn't move on [to the next challenge]."
Kellie Ierulo, Teacher Librarian / STEM Teacher
"I like that it's an absolute no-risk, highly engaging activity to make everyone feel coding is fun."
Kelly Buchanan, Kindergarten Teacher
"If I knew it [coding] was this easy, I'd have been teaching it sooner."
Sharon Lee, Kindergarten Teacher
"It's definitely a great way to introduce your kids to coding, to not be intimidated by the word coding, and to know that it's fun and you can be successful and get the job done."
Megan McRae, Teacher
See why so many teachers (and kids!) love Codie Blocks:
Mia & Codie On PBS Member Stations
Meet Mia, the 8-year-old girl who loves to code, and Codie, the "bro-bot" she built to be the little brother she's always wanted. Children can follow Mia and Codie along on their exciting adventures while being introduced to Foundational Thinking concepts like symbolism, debugging, and sequencing.
Our Vision
We exist to empower every child - regardless of background - with the tools to think, create, and thrive in a digital world.
Foundational Thinking Skills provide the building blocks for success in reading and math. By making these skills accessible early - before kids can even read - we aim to break down barriers, close opportunity gaps, and equip the next generation with the confidence to shape their world.
Don Moody
Founder
Don Moody, the Emmy-winning creator of WordWord, has a long history of turning abstract concepts into playful, tangible learning experiences for kids.
Jens Peter de Pedro
Founder
Jens Peter de Pedro, a creative force behind Toca Boca, the beloved digital toy company renewed for its open-ended, imaginative play. Together, he and Don envisioned a way to make coding as engaging and accessible as learning to read.
Our Team
Gordon Smith
SVP of Codie Education
Former VP of Product Strategy, Learning.com
Former CEO, Codesters
Caroline Rosenbloom
Curriculum
Principal, Public School / Instructional Leader
Scot Osterwil
Creative Director of the MIT Education Arcade
Trailblazer in Education Game Design
Chris Hancock
Coding Expert, Author of Codium Language
Ph.D. in Media Arts & Sciences at MIT, Ed.M. in Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education
Our Commitment to Education
We make Foundational Thinking Skills intuitive, joyful, and accessible for young learners, and turnkey for teachers who guide them.
Grounded in early childhood development research and math, literacy and computer science education standards, our system blends physical play, storytelling, and purposeful technology to meet children at their developmental level. Our tools are designed to work even for educators with no coding background — thanks to a simple, emoji-inspired design language that makes coding feel natural, visual, and fun. We build trust through partnerships with respected names like Scholastic, PBS member stations, and Scratch. By introducing the core concepts of Foundational Thinking early, we help students develop the problem-solving and digital literacy skills essential for success in an AI-driven future.
Designed by Early Childhood Education Experts
Codie Blocks is a transformative learning tool that brings Foundational Thinking Skills to children ages 3 to 7. Through a unique storytelling component with hands-on, block-based coding, Codie Blocks makes complex concepts approachable, fun, and developmentally appropriate.
Engaging and Easy to Use
Intuitive, tactile blocks guide young learners as they create sequences, building critical thinking and problem-solving skills through play.
Character & Life Skills (C&LS)
Featuring the Mia & Codie series as seen on PBS member stations, Codie Blocks introduces characters and scenarios that help children navigate emotions, empathy, and teamwork as they play & learn.
Support for Educators
Complete with professional development resources, classroom activities, and lesson plans, Codie Blocks integrates simply into early education and existing math or literacy instruction blocks.
The Friendliest Language
Join thousands of schools and educators bringing CodieBlocks to their classrooms. With Codie Blocks, every child can begin a journey of discovery, creativity, and learning that lasts a lifetime.
Educational Impact
Rooted in research-backed methods, Codie Blocks aligns with Math, Literacy and Computational Thinking standards, preparing children with essential skills for the future.
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FAQ
Not at all! We've designed Codie Blocks to be easy for anyone to teach. Try out the lessons and check out the videos included in the free trial for yourself.
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Pricing Plans
Simple, straightforward pricing to transform your classrooms and schools into a complete learning universe.
Codie Blocks Starter Kit
MSRP $449
$299
- Hardware Codie Dock-n-Blocks ▾
- 1 Codie Dock Plus 15 Blocks
- Carrying Case w/ Pocket for Printed Lesson Plans
- Codie Blocks App (iOS/Android) ▾
- Up to 50 Student Licenses
- 40 Levels of Coding Challenges
- Hours of Free Play
- Codie Educator Portal ▾
- 1st Year License Included (w/ Annual Renewal at $250/Year After)
- Mia & Codie Videos
- Standards-Aligned Lesson Plans
- Downloadable Unplugged Activities
- Links to Web-Versions of Coding Activities
- Teacher Guides
- Discussion Questions
- Debugging Guide
- Answer Key
- Assessments
District
Let's Talk
All Schools
- Codie Educator Portal
- Unlimited Devices
- Unlimited Students
- Additional Docks