Learn to code with Anna & Elsa in the Hour of Code

Do you like Frozen and do you want to learn how to code? Then this is the perfect game for you. 

It is part of the Hour of Code program, in which every year millions of students across the planet learn to code together for one hour. 

The lake has frozen over. Anna and Elsa want to go ice skating and create beautiful drawings on the ice. But they need your help to do it. Use building blocks to code their movements, just like you would in Scratch. 

Who is this game for?

If you can read, you can play this game. You don't need any knowledge in advance on how to code.
The website recommends this game for children aged 8 and older. 

Why is it so much fun to play?

This game is not only beautiful, but it's also a great learning experience. In just an hour, you will learn the basics of programming and create beautiful ice drawings. Afterwards, you can share the results with your friends to show off. Try to create the biggest, most amazing ice pattern you can think of. 

How to play this game

All you have to do, is surf to https://studio.code.org/s/frozen/stage/1/puzzle/1 to get started. Anna end Elsa will teach you all the other steps. You don't even need an account to log in to enjoy. It's completely free to play. 

Drag the blue blocks to the right to create your code, just like you would in Scratch. They snap together, a bit like LEGO bricks. Elsa will use the instructions on the blocks to skate. 

Do you need more hints or help? Press the video on the bottom left. 

Hour of Code in the Classroom

The Hour of Code and Code.org have a big library of games and resources for you to use in the classroom, such as free teacher guides. They even offer extension activities with every game, so you can integrate it into your own curriculum or differentiate between pupils of different skill levels. 

There are games in all sorts of themes, ranging from Frozen to Minecraft. That way, you can be sure there is something for all the different pupils in your group. Each of them has a personal taste and will feel motivated by another theme. 

Every year, you can join the official Hour of Code in December, during the Computer Science Week. For a full hour, pupils from all over the world will learn how to code in a playful way at the same time. It is a great activity for your class to participate in, as they will feel connected and motivated to participate. Who wouldn't want to feel part of such a fun world wide movement?