Turn coding into a colourful adventure with this vibrant deck of coding cards, designed to spark creativity and hands-on learning. Students can start with simple, interactive projects, then confidently progress toward more complex, advanced programming challenges - building critical thinking and problem-solving skills along the way.
The knowledge gained goes far beyond the classroom - these foundational coding concepts seamlessly transfer to other programming languages, preparing learners for the next steps in their STEM journey.
Screen-free
Feel free to download a copy of these colourful coding cards for your classroom or homeschool. On the back of each card, you will find clear, beginner-friendly instructions to help students start coding right away.
Use with KaiBot
These cards can be read by the KaiBot camera sensor. KaiBot can record each card, then simply be placed on the Run card to perform your programmed actions.
Movement
The motion cards relate to the movement and direction of KaiBot, but can also be used in fun activities to get kids to act out coded programs, such as navigating around furniture and obstacles.
The green asterisk on the card indicates that a Number card should follow to specify how many KaiTiles to move or turn.
Movement Category Coding Cards
- Backward *
- Turn Left *
- Forward *
- Turn Right *
- Wait * seconds
- Circle with radius of *
Program & Function
Program cards manage the basic flow of a program in an organized fashion. They also include function cards that can record separate routines outside the main code.
Using KaiBot, tap each card to record the program, then tap the Run Program card to play it.
Control Category Coding Cards
- Record start
- Function 1 record start
- Record end
- Function 1 record end
- Run program
- Function 1 run
- Stop program
- Function 2 record start
- Function 2 record end
- Function 2 run
Conditionals
Conditional statements have an if part that tells the program what to do when the condition is true and an optional else part for when it is false.
Conditional Category Coding Cards
- If
- Then
- Else
- End if
Loop & Repeat
Loops repeat a set number of times. Repeat until continues until the condition is no longer true.
Loop & Repeat Category Coding Cards
- Loop start
- Repeat start
- Loop end
- Repeat until
- Repeat end
Numbers
Numbers can be used in conjunction with movement, conditionals, loops, and variables.
Number Category Coding Cards
- Numbers 0 to 9 (10 cards)
Variables
A variable is a container that holds information you can access, much like a basket of apples whose value changes as apples are added or removed.
Variable Category Coding Cards
- Set variable to number
- Increase variable by a value
- Read variable
- Decrease variable by a value
- Read tile number (requires KaiBot)
Relational Operators
Use operators to compare variables or numbers. You will recognize these operators from arithmetic and mathematics.
Operator Category Coding Cards
- Greater than
- Equal to
- Less than
- Not equal to
Social Emotional Learning
The use of logic and social-emotional learning go hand in hand. Tap KaiBot on these cards to indicate the desired emotional outcome.
Inside Kainundrum, a special animation corresponding with the emotion plays above your virtual KaiBot.
SEL Category Coding Cards
- How do I feel 1
- How do I feel 2
Color Mixing
RGB stands for Red, Green, Blue and each color can have a maximum of 255 shades. Use one or all three to create your own colors.
Inside Kainundrum, Picasso mode activates and changes the color of your KaiBot virtual paintbrush.
Color Mixing Category Coding Cards
- Colour mixer start and end
- Red
- Green
- Blue
Kainundrum Cards
Kainundrum cards only work within the virtual world of Kainundrum and activate different modes on your virtual KaiBot.
Look out for the Easter Egg card to discover hidden surprises.
Kainundrum Category Coding Cards
- Picasso Mode
- Bumper Mode
- Electromagnet
- Easter Egg
Looking for Braille Coding Cards?
Explore tactile coding cards designed to support low-vision students in screen-free coding activities.
Explore Braille Coding Cards
Product Specifications
Size 47cm x 17.5cm x 10cm
Weight 150 grams / 0.3 lbs
51 durable, water-resistant coding cards
The cards have a durable and water-resistant finish with a New Zealand magic dust sprinkle.
Record Program Cards
- Record Program Start x2
- Record Program End x2
- Run Program x3
- Stop Program x2
Movement Cards
- Forward x3
- Turn Right x3
- Turn Left x3
- Backwards x3
- Wait x2
Number Cards
- Zero x2
- One x3
- Two x3
- Three x3
- Four x3
- Five x3
- Six x2
- Seven x2
- Eight x2
- Nine x2
Variable Cards
- Set Variable To x1
- Variable Read Tile Number x2
- Read Variable x2
- Increase Variable By x1
- Decrease Variable By x1
Relational Operator Cards
- Equal To x2
- Not Equal To x2
- Less Than x2
- Greater Than x2
Conditional Cards
- If x2
- Then x2
- Else x2
- End If x2
Loop & Repeat Cards
- Loop Start x2
- Loop End x2
- Start Repeat x2
- Repeat Until x2
- End Repeat x2
Social Emotional Learning Cards
- SEL x2 Happy
- Lonely
- Surprised
- SEL x2 Angry
- Sad
- Crying
Colour Mixing Cards
- Color Mixer Start x1
- Color Red x1
- Color Green x1
- Color Blue x1
- Color Mixer End x1
Function Cards
- Record Function 1 Start x1
- Record Function 1 End x1
- Run Function 1 x1
- Record Function 2 Start x1
- Record Function 2 End x1
- Run Function 2 x1
Kainundrum Cards
- Picasso Mode
- Electromagnet
- Bumper Mode
- Easter Egg
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