Built for Grades K–5
Students in grades K–5 are ready to start with simple commands then progress to building real projects. Forward Education kits meet them there with block coding, guided lesson plans, and the Use-Modify-Create framework that takes students from following instructions to building something of their own.
Codificación en bloque
Los alumnos usan el editor de bloques visual de MakeCode para escribir programas reales —sin errores de sintaxis, sin frustraciones. Perfecto para los codificadores primerizos de los grados de infantil a 5.º.
Planes de Lecciones Guiadas
Cada kit incluye lecciones alineadas con el currículo con instrucciones paso a paso, notas para el maestro y preguntas para fomentar el debate. Fácil de preparar, fácil de usar.
Usar-Modificar-Crear
Los estudiantes comienzan utilizando un proyecto existente, lo modifican para explorar la causa y el efecto, y luego crean algo nuevo. Este enfoque andamiado genera una verdadera confianza y una comprensión profunda.
Proyectos de varios pasos
Los estudiantes van más allá de las tareas de un solo paso para explorar la lógica, las secuencias y los bucles, sentando las bases para un pensamiento más complejo en los grados 6 y superiores.
Products and Lessons for Grades K–5
Each kit below pairs with curriculum-aligned lessons from learn.forwardedu.com. Lessons are designed for grades K–5, with block coding, guided builds, and real-world context.
Coding for Good Kit
Use block coding and the micro:bit to build projects that respond to the real world — from motion-sensing lights to smart streetlights. A great entry point for grades K–5 coders.
Climate Action Kit
Build sensor-based projects tackling real environmental challenges — from flood alarms and coral reef models to pollinator trackers. Lessons span climate science, math, and engineering design.
MicroChat
A classroom-safe AI coding assistant built into MakeCode. Students use plain-language prompts to get coding help from AI, building prompting and critical thinking skills.
CHARGE for micro:bit
A rechargeable, wearable battery pack for micro:bit. Opens up outdoor tracking projects, wearable builds, and hands-on AI with CreateAI.
CodeCTRL for micro:bit
A handheld controller and display for micro:bit. Code with MicroCode icon-based editor or play MakeCode Arcade games, no computer required.
BBC micro:bit
A pocket-sized microcontroller that powers all Forward Education kits. Students write real code that runs on physical hardware, no experience needed.
Standards Alignment for Grades K–5
Forward Education kits align to CSTA Computer Science standards, NGSS Science, CCSS Math, and CCSS ELA for grades K–5. Select a product below to explore strand-level coverage.
Full Ecosystem Alignment
Explore strand-by-strand coverage across all K–5 products. Select a subject to see coverage details.
What Teachers Are Saying
Educators using Forward Education kits with younger learners share what it looks like in their classrooms.
Sra. Cannon, Maestra
"Increíble en la integración con los estándares de ciencias NGSS y la tecnología. Una excelente manera de construir sobre lo que los estudiantes ya saben con micro:bits."
Sra. Carnelos, Maestra
"Hace que los estudiantes piensen de forma innovadora. Puedo enseñarles o pueden resolverlo por sí mismos. La entrega es muy flexible debido a lo detallado que son el kit y las lecciones."
Sr. Poluk, Coordinador de Tecnología
"Los planes de lecciones de Forward Education nos han ayudado a crear unidades de investigación significativas con estudiantes de diversas edades. Utilizamos los kits de acción climática como nuestro recurso principal al impartir contenido STEM."
HISTORIA DE IMPACTO
Los estudiantes usaron codificación y datos para cultivar plantas reales
En la Escuela Primaria Católica Mother St. Bride, los estudiantes construyeron y programaron sistemas de riego automatizados utilizando el kit de acción climática. Exploraron sensores de humedad, escribieron bucles para controlar una bomba y vieron cómo su código mantenía vivas las plantas. El proyecto conectó la codificación con la seguridad alimentaria y los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la ONU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students use MakeCode's visual block editor to write real programs. No syntax errors, no frustration. It's designed for first-time coders and requires no prior experience.
Yes. Every kit includes curriculum-aligned lessons with step-by-step instructions, teacher notes, and discussion prompts. You can be ready to run a lesson with less than 30 minutes of prep.
Use-Modify-Create is a scaffolded learning framework where students start by using a working project, modify it to explore cause and effect, then create something entirely new. It builds confidence and deep understanding at every skill level.
Kits are built around the BBC micro:bit, a small programmable device with built-in sensors. Kits like the Climate Action Kit and CHARGE add additional sensors and components for hands-on projects.
The kits align to CSTA Computer Science Standards, NGSS Science and Engineering Practices, and CCSS Math Standards. A full standards alignment report is available on the Standards section of this page.
No. The lesson plans include everything you need, including teacher guides, discussion prompts, and answer keys. Many teachers with no coding background have used these kits successfully in their first year.
The Climate Action Kit connects coding and environmental science. Students use a micro:bit and sensors to collect real data and build projects around real-world climate challenges, aligned to NGSS and CCSS standards.
