Coding for Kids
Is your classroom ready for Hour of Code? With the world’s largest sporting event – soccer’s World Cup – starting November 20, we’ve got the perfect activity for you! Inspired by BYJU’s official sponsorship of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, Tynker has launched BYJU’S Coding Cup, the game that explores coding in an all-new way.
Meant for Grades 3-12, this totally FREE coding competition is designed to help every kid see themselves in the world of computer science as they code and apply problem solving and critical-thinking skills.
Here’s the big idea. When students play a match in BYJU’S Coding Cup, they don’t control their soccer team with a joystick or game controller. . . Instead, your students’ teams run with the code that THEY write!
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Want to get a quick crash course to see how to engage your class with this cool competition? Join us for a fun walkthrough. These FREE trainings are open to any K-12 teacher, worldwide, at any grade. Get the basics in 60 minutes or less, and ask any questions you may have, too!
If you just can’t wait to dive into this cool coding game, keep on reading.
Design and Customize Teams
Students first design and customize their three-member team. They can change how each player looks, design a uniform and logo, and give their team a unique name, too!
Train their Teams
To get started, students train their players. They’ll learn the basics of logic and coding so they can write their own custom logic using visual programming blocks. Don’t worry, they will start with the basics!
See the Class Leaderboard!
When students enter the arena, they’ll face off against other coders from around the world. Teachers can also set up competitions for their classroom, using Tynker’s convenient classroom management tools.
As students win or lose, they’ll get matched against players of the same skill level. Every player starts with a ranking of 1500 points, then wins or loses points depending on their team’s results. Looking for an edge? They can replay matches from the Leaderboard and look for opportunities to improve their players’ code. Have them complete Advanced Training or read the free strategy guide for more tips and tricks.
Improve their Teams
Programming players in BYJU’s Coding Cup is as simple as drag-and-drop. Students create a script, then watch the results of their program being acted out immediately. Have them invent their own team strategies to win!
This program is for a goalkeeper, who moves up and down.
Does the Game Teach Coding?
Yes! Forget a boring textbook — students will watch their code come alive!
BYJU’S Coding Cup is a turn-based game, which means that kids are exploring key computer science ideas of conditional logic and selection. In other words, coders must write programs that select the correct action, depending on the conditions of the game! Advanced coders will explore ideas like cartesian coordinates, debugging, digital logic, lists, and much more.
By combining the world of sports with computer science, this activity is sure to inspire an all-new generation of coders. Find complete teacher resources here, including Teacher Guides and Answer Keys!
Code along with CodeLab
Join our Learning show for students AND teachers – CodeLab! Students can join this YouTube Live session to follow a live coding session to learn how to make the BEST Coding Cup Team!
Learn With Lumio
Tynker has partnered with Lumio (by SMART Technologies) to bring you a free, fun, and interactive way to introduce Coding Cup to your class.
We also ran a global LIVE Lumio lesson where teachers joined with their students! Tynker and Lumio Specialists answered student questions and talked strategy, coding and more!
Free Kahoot Quizzes!
Do you want your students to get excited about this activity? Try these free Kahoots. Get kids interested in soccer and the World Cup — find classic soccer trivia anyone can answer.
More FREE Hour of Code Activities
BYJU’S Coding Cup is only the latest free coding activity from education innovator Tynker. Check out over 50 free Hour of Code activities to use — you’ll find time-tested crowd-pleasers like Candy Quest and Barbie™: You Can Be Anything as well as our collaborations with NASA, Monster High™, and Hot Wheels™.
Find compelling coding activities for every age, interest, and experience level!
Don’t Forget: Free Webinar
Join Tynker for a training session where the experts walk you through the BYJU’S Coding Cup and how it can be used in the classroom. We can’t wait to see what your students will create!
