Coding Resources for 5th Grade

Explore 13 curated coding learning resources designed for 5th Grade students. Browse curricula, apps, videos, worksheets, and more to find the perfect fit for your learner.

Elenco Teach Tech Mech-5 Mechanical Coding Robot

A screen-free coding robot that teaches programming concepts through mechanical switches and gears, building computational thinking skills without any digital devices.

Coding Projects in Scratch

A beautifully illustrated Scratch programming guide with step-by-step coding projects for ages 8-14.

Lauren Ipsum: A Story about Computer Science and Other Improbable Things

A children's adventure novel that teaches computer science concepts through story — no coding required.

Coding for Kids: Scratch

A step-by-step Scratch programming guide for kids ages 8-12 with 10 creative coding projects.

Python for Kids: A Playful Introduction to Programming

A fun, illustrated guide to Python programming for kids ages 10 and up, with games and puzzles.

JavaScript for Kids: A Playful Introduction to Programming

A fun, illustrated guide to JavaScript programming for kids ages 10+, building games in the browser.

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CircuitMess Clockstar 2.0 DIY Smartwatch Kit

A wearable-tech kit: students assemble a working Bluetooth smartwatch, then code timers, custom button functions and gyroscope-driven games for it.

CircuitMess Codee 2.0 DIY Virtual Pet Kit

A buildable digital pet that introduces real-time clocks, low-power electronics and game programming through a device kids actually want to carry around.

CircuitMess Bit 2.0 DIY Retro Game Console Kit

A solder-free kit that builds a working handheld retro game console, then teaches Python coding by letting students write their own games for it.

CircuitMess ByteBoi 2.0 DIY Retro Game Console Kit

A solder-free DIY kit that builds a working handheld retro game console, then teaches game programming through the CircuitBlocks visual coding environment.

CodeMonkey Coding Adventure

Award-winning game-based coding course where kids ages 7-14 learn real text-based programming by helping a monkey catch bananas through 400+ progressively challenging levels.

CodeMonkey Game Builder

Creative coding course for ages 8-14 where students design, code, and publish their own games using real programming skills and professional game development concepts.

CodeMonkey Banana Tales

Python programming course for ages 10+ that teaches real Python through a narrative-driven coding adventure covering variables, loops, functions, and more.