A great app to support STEM education is Daisy the Dinosaur. Teach students the basics of coding by giving commands to the dinosaur as it moves across the screen. Whether your students are completing challenges or working in free-play mode, they’ll have lots to explore and practice in this free app!
Daisy the Dinosaur to Teach Coding
If you are looking for an app to supplement an Hour of Code event, to recommend to families, or to add to curriculum resource, you’ll want to check out Daisy the Dinosaur. This free app comes from the folks at Hopscotch and you’ll definitely want to check it out.
Visit the Apple App Store to see is Daisy the Dinosaur in action!
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This year, I have started using both Daisy the Dinosaur and Kodable with my first and second grade students. I like the problem solving aspects as well as introduction to coding concepts. Looking to find or put together some task cards for my students when using Daisy the Dinosaur app. They have used the Challenge but want something more for the Free Explore component.
Thanks for sharing Brian!