Tynker Curriculum - FAQ

Where can I find the answer key for Web Development 101 and Python 201?

The answer key for Web Development 101 and Python 201 is built directly into the teacher version of the course. For Web Development 101: Within the S...

In Tynker, Icon Coding is a visual, picture-based coding method designed for pre-readers (aged 5-7). It simplifies coding through drag-and-drop or tap...

Elementary School

The Tynker Elementary School product is a comprehensive and age-appropriate coding platform designed for students in grades Pre-K through 5. This pl...

Tynker Block Coding is intended to give students of all age levels coding concept and skill practice without having to worry about programming languag...

Tynker courses provide a structured sequence of interactive coding lessons designed to teach essential computer science concepts in a classroom settin...

Scope and Sequence

To access, click on the "Scope, Sequence, and Standards" link within the Curriculum tab inside your Teacher Dashboard or by visiting https://www.tynk...

Each Tynker lesson plan contains the US standards alignment for the lesson including: Common Core ELA, Common Core Math, CTA, ISTE, and Next Generatio...

What course or lesson should I start my students in?

When looking at the course curriculum, there are three factors to consider: student reading level, coding language, and coding experience. Some sugges...

The Tynker Hour of Code offers a collection of free, engaging coding activities designed to introduce students to computer science in just one hour....

All Tynker content compatible with iPad and iPhone can be accessed through either the Tynker app or the Tynker Junior app. To see which courses are av...

By clicking the "Run Lesson" button from your lesson plan, you open a new tab that gives teachers everything they need to run a live lesson including ...

What grades does Tynker work with?

The Tynker curriculum includes courses and lessons for students grades PreK-12. This includes: Icon Based Coding Courses and Lessons for grades PreK-2...

Robotics courses can be found by looking for the robot icon in the top left of each course card. The Robotics courses give students the opportunity to...

What courses have voice over?

The following Tynker courses include voice over where students can listen to text within the course. Icon Coding Course Pack (Courses and Projects in ...

Each Tynker lesson plan contains a detailed look at the activities students will participate in within the Tynker lesson. The lesson plans can be acce...

UK National Curriculum

All Tynker lessons are designed to align with the UK National Curriculum standards. This ensures that educators can seamlessly integrate Tynker's codi...

How can I filter courses in the course catalog?

The Tynker course catalog is filtered by plans available. If you already are logged in to your educator dashboard, you will directed to your current p...

The Tynker High School Plan equips students in grades 9–12 with the skills needed for real-world programming. Aligned with CSTA and AP Computer Scienc...

Tynker supports real-world programming languages. Our text coding content includes course in Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Java, p5js, and more. Text...

If a Tynker course requires previous course or coding experience, you will be able to view that prerequisite on the right side of the overview page fo...

Built with young students in mind, the voiceover feature allows students to listen to the lessons being read aloud, facilitating a more engaging and i...

What should I assign 1st grade students in Tynker?

Free Courses Tynker Junior (Ocean Odyssey and First Two Levels of Other Courses) Barbie: You Can Be Anything (includes voice-over) Space Cadet (iPa...

What should I assign 4th grade students in Tynker?

Free Courses Programming 100 Dragon Spells (iPad only and includes voiceover) Hour of Code Activities Dragon Blast (includes voiceover) Monster High...

What should I assign 2nd grade students in Tynker?

Free Courses Barbie: You Can Be Anything (includes voice-over) Space Cadet (iPad only and includes voice-over) Dragon Spells (iPad only and include...

What should I assign Pre-K students in Tynker?

Free Courses Tynker Junior (Ocean Odyssey) Barbie: You Can Be Anything (includes voiceover) Space Cadet (iPad only and includes voiceover) Hour of...

What should I assign 3rd grade students in Tynker?

Free Courses Programming 100 Dragon Spells (iPad only and includes voiceover) Hour of Code Activities Dragon Blast (includes voiceover) Monster High S...

What should I assign Kindergarten students in Tynker?

Free Courses Tynker Junior (Ocean Odyssey) Barbie: You Can Be Anything (includes voiceover) Space Cadet (iPad only and includes voiceover) Hour of...

The Tynker Middle School Plan offers a comprehensive computer science curriculum tailored for grades 6–8, helping students transition from block codin...