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Teaching kids well takes more than a good interface. Begin builds programs grounded in child development, with curriculum and teacher support included. Free and school-purchase options available.
Trusted by 13,000+ schools and 100,000+ students across the US.
Programs built for real classrooms.
Classroom-Ready from Day One
Pick up either program and you’re ready to go. Teacher guides, lesson resources, and classroom tools are included from the start.
Designed for Teacher Control
You set the pace. Use the teacher dashboard to create classes, unlock activities, and see exactly where every student stands.
Backed by Begin’s Learning Approach
Our programs are built on the same framework: building the skills that matter most for kids ages 4–10 to thrive in school and in life.
Begin’s school-ready programs
codeSpark gives every K–5 student access to coding at no cost to you. Little Passports brings hands-on STEM and geography to schools that want to go further. Teacher resources are built into both.
FREE FOR EDUCATORS
codeSpark
codeSpark is a game-based coding program built for PreK–5 classrooms. Students learn real coding concepts through play.
✓ Free for verified teachers and librarians at US public and charter schools
✓ Teacher Dashboard to manage classes and track student progress
✓ Standards-aligned curriculum with lesson plans, and classroom resources
✓ Students join with a classroom code — no passwords, no friction
✓ Trusted by 13,000+ schools and 100,000+ students
SCHOOL PURCHASE – 20% OFF
Little Passports
Little Passports brings hands-on STEM and geography to K–5 classrooms through discovery kits kids actually want to open. Schools purchase directly, with flexible options for single classrooms or district-wide programs.
✓ Hands-on discovery kits for geography and social studies
✓ Teacher Guides with activities, printables, and curriculum resources
✓ Flexible subscriptions from individual classrooms to whole schools
✓ Simple school purchasing : quote requests and purchase orders welcome
✓ Builds curiosity and content knowledge through real-world exploration
What Educators Are Saying
“My students LOVE CodeSpark. It is such a fun way to teach coding and is great for teaching problem solving & perseverance. I love how easy the dashboard is to use, the ability to see what levels they have completed and to be able to lock/unlock each section as we go.”
— 1st Grade Teacher
“It is rewarding to see them have the ah-ha moment when they realize how they can code the character to get through the puzzle. My kindergarteners enjoy it as much as my fifth graders do!”
— 5th Grade Teacher
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CodeSpark really free for teachers?
Yes. CodeSpark is free for verified teachers and librarians at US public and charter schools. Sign up with your school email for instant access to your teacher dashboard — no credit card needed.
Is Little Passports free for teachers too?
Little Passports is a school-purchased program — it’s not free for individual teachers, but it’s designed to be easy for schools and districts to adopt. Administrators and curriculum coordinators can request a quote or talk to one of our education partners to explore options.
Can students use CodeSpark at home?
CodeSpark classroom accounts are set up for school use. For home practice, students can sign up for a separate CodeSpark family plan at codespark.com — it’s a great way to extend the coding skills they’re building in class.
Ready to get started?
Join 13,000+ schools using codeSpark and Little Passports