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You can buy micro:bits for your classroom from the Micro:bit Education Foundation, a not-for-profit organization who has a global reseller network.

If you have Windows 10 computers in your classroom, the MakeCode for micro:bit app makes downloading programs to the micro:bit easier, and includes support for serial data logging. If you don't have a Windows 10 computer, use MakeCode online.

Browse the free Introduction to Computer Science curriculum, science experiments, or any of the micro:bit student projects to get ideas for using the micro:bit in your classroom.

You can buy Circuit Playground Express kits with Educator discounts from Adafruit or any of the Adafruit worldwide resellers.

If you have Windows 10 computers in your classroom, the MakeCode for Adafruit app makes downloading programs to the Circuit Playground Express easier and includes support for serial data logging. If you don't have a Windows 10 computer, use the MakeCode online editor.

Browse through any of the MakeCode Circuit Playground Express projects or code samples to get inspiration for your classroom or makerspace.

You can download and install Minecraft for Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store, or if you are a school you can purchase Minecraft: Education Edition for Windows 10 and macOS.

Download and install the free Code Connection app for Windows 10 or MacOS.

Follow step-by-step instructions to connect MakeCode to Minecraft and start coding!

Use the Introduction to Computer Science curriculum, or any of the MakeCode for Minecraft tutorials to introduce students to computational thinking with Minecraft.

Coding with MakeCode Arcade is done entirely in a web browser, so students and teachers can create games on any device or platform. No software to download or install!

Optionally you can download and play your MakeCode Arcade games on a handheld gaming device.

Browse through any of the MakeCode Arcade tutorials or game samples to learn how to build your own games, and use the free online Intro to CS Arcade curriculum in your classroom.

Purchase the MINDSTORMS Education EV3 kit online from LEGO Education, which contains everything you need to get started teaching STEM, robotics and computer science.

Make sure you have the latest firmware installed for your LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 brick through the EV3 device manager tool.

Coding with MakeCode for MINDSTORMS Education EV3 is done entirely in a web browser, so students and teachers can create programs for their creations on any device or platform that has a USB port and an internet connection. No software to download or install!

Check out tutorials, projects and code samples to get started using MakeCode for LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3. The tutorials provide step-by-step guidance on how to use each sensor or motor for the EV3, while the projects contain instructions on coding and building an end-to-end robotics solution.

Purchase Cue direct from Wonder Workshop.

Download the MakeCode for Cue app—for Windows 10, iOS, or Android.

Start coding your Cue robot using the guided challenges or build off the sample demo programs available in the app to start creating fun, interactive experiences with Cue!

Buy any of the Love to Code Kits or accessories directly from Chibitronics, or one of their authorized resellers.

Use MakeCode to create fun animations and light effects for your Chibi Chip. Plug it in via the audio jack and "play" your program to copy it to the Chibi Chip. This means you can code and download from your phone!

Download the free Love to Code e-book to print out activities and lessons for your students. This interactive storybook contains fun characters like Fern the Frog and D. Bug, and their friends who help guide students through understanding the basics of electronics and programming.