The Fiero Code Blog
Stories and insights from the Fiero team on topics surrounding coding education.
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...
Modern Library Award Platinum Winner
We are so excited to announce Fiero Code has received a platinum award in LibraryWorks’ ninth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs.) The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry in a truly...
New Robot Avatars!
Today is a big day. We released the Robot Avatars, and everyone is buzzing with excitement. We've had avatars since the beginning, but as we grew, and as our student population evolved, it became obvious that the old avatars needed...
8 Ways to Make Code Club Fun
Here's a new resource that walks your through 8 ways to make code club more "fun!" Why? Because all of our code clubs could stand a good dash of fun now and then. 1. Background Music A little background music just helps the kids know...