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THIS MONTH'S SPECIAL CODING COURSEs WHERE STUDENTS BECOME GAME CREATORS!

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Introducing limited-time coding games exclusively available to CodeMonkey subscribers! 

Available for a limited time!  ✦  Block-based coding.  ✦  All coding levels.  ✦  Available for Schools, Home, and Trial users.

June 17-June 30

'Beach Volleyball'

Monthly Activity - Beach Volleyball

✦  12 Challenges ✦

Dive into the fun with our Beach Volleyball game! From June 17th to June 30th, create an exciting two-player game to enjoy together on a single device. Gather your friends and let’s hit the beach for some volleyball action.

Using block-based coding, this limited time monthly activity features 12 engaging exercises, perfect for honing your coding skills while having a blast with friends. Join the fun and get ready to spike some fun into your summer!

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to help kids try out their coding skills!

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FAQ

CodeMonkey Monthly Activities are short, engaging coding challenges released throughout the year to provide students with fresh, fun, and interactive learning opportunities. Each activity focuses on a specific programming concept or theme, such as loops, conditionals, game mechanics, or seasonal projects. Designed to complement CodeMonkey’s core courses, Monthly Activities allow students to practice coding skills in a hands-on, creative way without committing to a full course.

These activities are ideal for keeping students motivated, encouraging problem-solving, and fostering creativity through real coding exercises.

Monthly Activities are suitable for elementary and middle school students across a range of skill levels. Beginners can use these activities to gain confidence in coding fundamentals, while more experienced learners can explore new concepts and creative challenges.

Monthly Activities are also designed to be teacher-friendly, making them easy to integrate into classrooms, enrichment programs, and after-school clubs. Parents can use them as fun, educational activities at home to keep kids engaged in coding throughout the year.

Students practicing Monthly Activities develop a variety of essential computer science and STEM skills, including:

  • Logical thinking and sequencing

  • Loops, conditionals, and functions

  • Problem-solving and critical thinking

  • Creativity in designing projects

  • Applying coding concepts to interactive challenges

Some activities also introduce new coding concepts, helping students expand their understanding gradually while reinforcing previous lessons in a fun, hands-on way.

Monthly Activities are designed to be flexible and fit into short learning sessions. Most activities can be completed in one or two classroom periods or 30–60 minutes at home. This short format allows students to experience immediate success and stay motivated while practicing coding regularly.

Teachers and parents can use the activities as warm-ups, enrichment exercises, or seasonal projects, making them versatile and easy to incorporate into existing schedules.

Yes. Monthly Activities are fully aligned with CodeMonkey’s main courses and reinforce key programming concepts taught in core lessons. While they offer new challenges and creative projects, they are designed to build on students’ existing knowledge.

This alignment ensures that learners are continuously strengthening skills such as problem-solving, logical thinking, and text-based coding, helping them progress smoothly through CodeMonkey’s curriculum.

Some activities focus on revisiting and practicing existing skills, while others introduce new coding concepts, tools, or programming patterns. This approach keeps students engaged and allows them to gradually expand their coding knowledge in a fun, low-pressure environment.

Absolutely. Monthly Activities are designed for classroom instruction, coding clubs, and enrichment programs. Teachers can easily assign them as standalone lessons, supplementary exercises, or seasonal projects. The activities provide instant engagement, clear instructions, and guided practice, making them an excellent addition to any coding curriculum.

Monthly Activities are released on a monthly schedule, often with seasonal or thematic content. While featured during a specific period, many activities later become available as bonus or seasonal exercises, allowing students to revisit challenges and continue practicing coding throughout the year.

Some Monthly Activities are suitable for complete beginners, while others are better suited for students with basic coding knowledge. Each activity is structured with step-by-step instructions, hints, and interactive challenges, ensuring that learners of varying skill levels can participate and succeed.

Monthly Activities keep coding fun, engaging, and dynamic. By offering fresh content regularly, these activities encourage students to practice coding consistently, develop problem-solving skills, and apply coding concepts creatively. They also provide a hands-on, project-based learning experience that builds confidence and inspires a love for computer science from an early age.

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