Compare CodeMonkey vs Python in Pieces

Victoria Vidler: I would definitely recommend CodeMonkey to other families because it makes coding fun, accessible and engaging. It encourages children to think critically, solve problems independently and build real-world digital skills, all while reducing the amount of planning and teaching required from parents.

Michaela Arabia, Teacher: CodeMonkey is just a very cool platform - it teaches kids how to BUILD games instead of just how to PLAY games.

Katie Punzalan, Teacher: Code Monkey is an excellent way to introduce coding in the classroom! It’s incredibly user-friendly, even for those with no prior coding experience. I especially appreciate how it turns learning into a game. My students stay engaged while building valuable skills. It’s a fun and effective way to make coding accessible for everyone.

Kay Sawbridge, Faculty Leader Computing and IT: Love PiP, great learning platform, students really engage and are enthusiastic about the tasks. The videos and hints allow most students to work independently giving the teacher a chance to work with those that need a little extra help. Watching the code run aids understanding as does the ability to switch from blocks to text based coding. The teacher dashboard is great and I like that you can set tasks as assignments which are auto marked and then you can download the results to analyse where students may need a little extra suppor.

Rhiannon Dumpleton, Computer Science and IT Teacher: While some schools might be wary of the price, I think that it is very much worth it. It saves time on planning and marking, and can be used across multiple year groups. The fact that each section is 6 lessons long makes it fit well into any half-term, for students who then need extra work, or if you have lessons left over with no work to complete, you can set them a challenge and let them loose on the freecode option.