The Fiero Code Blog
Stories and insights from the Fiero team on topics surrounding coding education.
The Lost City Code Challenge Winners Announced!
Our latest code challenge was the most successful one to date! We had hundreds of people participate from around the world, and a crop of the most amazing projects we've ever seen. Well done, Fiero Code community! You're building awesome...
Hour of Code 2023: Beach Cleanup Game!
In preparation for Hour of Code 2023, we’ve created a brand new Code Blocks level. Coders program a player to clean up a beach and teleport the items to the bottom of the screen. They'll also learn how to: Move their player Keep...
Announcing the June / July Code Challenge Winners!
We are SO proud to announce the winners of our most recent code challenge that ran from June 1 - July 31, 2023. We had hundreds of students participate from around the world, and three amazing projects stood out amongst the rest. In this...
Unlocking the Future: The Importance of Coding Education for Kids and Teens
In today's digital age, computer programming has become a fundamental skill, much like reading, writing, and arithmetic. Recognizing this, educators and parents are increasingly introducing coding into elementary and secondary school...
10 Tips for a Successful Elementary Coding Class
Coding in elementary school has become a fundamental skill in today's digital age. It not only helps children develop problem-solving skills but also opens doors to exciting career opportunities. To ensure a successful coding class for...
New Code Blocks levels LIVE!
We’re excited to announce the addition of 6 new Code Blocks levels! These brand new lessons feature an exciting story, engaging tutorial videos, and a story-driven capstone project: design a platformer video game to help Team Fiero...
Announcing 6 new JavaScript levels!
We’re excited to announce the addition of 6 new JavaScript levels! These brand new lessons feature engaging tutorial videos, multiple mini-projects, and a story-driven capstone project: design a Quiz App in Planet Fiero’s continued...
Announcing 5 New HTML Levels!
We’re excited to announce the addition of 5 new HTML levels! These brand new lessons feature an exciting story, engaging tutorial videos, and a story-driven capstone project: design a wanted ad to recruit an inventor for Team Fiero! These...
Announcing Code Blocks Stories!
We’re excited to announce the launch of Fiero Code’s newest curriculum, Code Blocks Stories! With a Fiero Planet film contest as the goal, students will learn how to craft a compelling story and code an engaging animation. Along the...
Feb/March Code Challenge Results
We had over 180 students participate in our most recent code challenge (hackathon). The project for this contest was called "The Origin Story" and students had to create a character from scratch, then tell their origin story through a...