Better classrooms start here.
Award-winning coding and STEM programs — built for the way teachers actually teach. CodeSpark is free for verified educators. Little Passports is available for school purchase.
Trusted by 13,000+ schools and 100,000+ students across the US.
Programs built for real classrooms.
Classroom-Ready from Day One
Both programs come with teacher resources, guides, and tools designed to fit into your existing schedule — minimal prep required.
Designed for Teacher Control
Manage your students, set the pace, and track progress — whether you’re running a coding session or a geography exploration unit.
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
Whether you’re looking for a free coding program or a hands-on STEM and geography curriculum your school can purchase, Begin has you covered — with teacher resources built into both.
FREE FOR EDUCATORS
CodeSpark — Coding for K–5
A playful coding program built for classroom use — with teacher tools to manage classes, track progress, and implement with ease.
✓ Free for verified teachers and librarians
✓ Teacher Dashboard to manage classes and track student progress
✓ Standards-aligned curriculum, lesson plans, and classroom resources
✓ Classroom codes — students log in instantly, no passwords needed
✓ Trusted by 13,000+ schools and 100,000+ students
SCHOOL PURCHASE
Little Passports — STEM & Geography Exploration
A school-purchased program that builds curiosity and content knowledge through hands-on exploration — designed for classrooms that want to bring the world inside.
✓ 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 bring Begin to your classroom?
Join 13,000+ schools already using CodeSpark.
Free for verified US public and charter school educators.
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