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TEKS-Aligned Coding and Digital Literacy for K-8 Students from CodeMonkey

by CodeMonkey

As digital learning becomes more integral to education, Texas schools are required to teach technology applications as part of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum for K-8. This includes not just coding but also critical topics like digital literacy and safety. At CodeMonkey, we are proud to offer a fully TEKS-aligned curriculum that covers coding and digital literacy for K-8 students, helping students master both the technical and ethical aspects of the digital world while making them easy for teachers to implement.

Why Digital Safety Matters

In today’s world, technology plays an integral role in daily life. From online learning to social media, children are exposed to digital platforms early. While this offers opportunities for growth, it also comes with challenges. Parents, educators, and communities must work together to ensure children develop the skills to thrive in a digital environment.

Digital literacy goes beyond using devices; it includes evaluating information, understanding etiquette, and recognizing threats. Teaching kids to discern credible sources, communicate respectfully, and safeguard personal information empowers them to use technology responsibly and make informed decisions.

Digital Safety Matters as it equips students with the skills to navigate the digital world and is as important as teaching them how to code. From understanding privacy to identifying threats, digital safety helps protect students while exploring technology. That’s where coding and digital literacy for K-8 students comes into play. With CodeMonkey, students don’t just learn to code—they learn to do it safely. Our curriculum offers students the tools they need to engage with technology in a way that encourages critical thinking and responsible online behavior.

CodeMonkey’s TEKS-Aligned Curriculum

CodeMonkey’s award-winning curriculum covers all TEKS technology applications requirements, making it the perfect solution for schools looking to meet state standards. Whether through interactive games or text-based coding, our program engages students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a fun and effective learning process. And for teachers? We make it easy! CodeMonkey provides a robust teacher dashboard that gives you all the necessary tools to teach your students, monitor their progress, explain concepts, grading, quizzes, offline activities, and more. Additionally, as CodeMonkey is integrated with various educational systems, importing/exporting your classroom data saves you the headache of dealing with technical matters. Moreover, CodeMonkey lesson plans and teacher guides make it possible for any teacher, not only a Computer Science teacher, to learn the curriculum and teach the students.

A Flexible Solution for Busy Classrooms

We understand that teachers have diverse needs, which is why our curriculum offers flexibility. Whether you’re looking to implement coding as a standalone course or integrate it across other subjects, CodeMonkey’s platform supports a variety of instructional settings to meet your district’s unique requirements. CodeMonkey was created and designed to optimize the classroom setting and support the teachers throughout the teaching process. Therefore, CodeMonkey keeps updating its offerings based on teachers’ feedback to allow the needed flexibility in the classroom and school settings. This ensures that CodeMonkey remains a relevant and impactful tool for educators.

Learn More About Coding and Digital Literacy for K-8 Students

Ready to empower your learners with essential tech skills while covering coding and digital literacy for K-8 students? Explore our full range of coding and digital literacy courses and our TEKS Scope and Sequence Plan for Texas HERE.

By bringing CodeMonkey into your classroom, you’re not just meeting TEKS standards — you’re preparing your students for the future in a fun and safe environment.

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