Community reviews for Code Monster from Crunchzilla

I incorporate coding activities several times a year and Code Monster is another great option for teaching programming. For students who have used Scratch or other visual programming platforms and are ready to trying direct coding, this site is fun and engaging. It would be perfect as an option for students participating in the Hour of Code. Again the lack of a dedicated save feature is problematic, making the site most useful in a 1:1 setting. Being that students can jump to any lesson, it may not be much of an issue. The app also doesn't run well on mobile devices, such as iPads, so using a laptop or desktop device is needed. <br><br> Code Monster is short on explanations and is different from other platforms that introduce kids to coding with lots of tutorials. Their FAQ states that much of the vocabulary and syntax can be learned in other places. The site aims to provide a simple environment for students to practice coding where they can see cause and effect immediately. <br><br> Students who progress through all the lessons can move on to Crunchzilla's other site, Code Maven, which tackles more complex programming