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Parkwood Primary School was one of the first schools to try the new Mai-Z the MouseBots. Discover how Year 3 and Year 6 pupils developed their coding, problem-solving and teamwork skills through a series of hands-on physical computing challenges.

Computer Science Education Week (CSEd Week) 2025 runs from 8th to 15th December.

This year, you can explore coding with your class using our free Code with Confidence pack.

You can also find out more about our top three Purple Mash coding tools for all ages in this blog post.

Explore EU Code Week with Purple Mash's coding resources for primary schools. Discover interactive tools, lesson plans, and activities perfect for teaching coding and computational thinking. Ideal for teachers seeking engaging primary coding lessons during Code Week. Get involved and celebrate your students' achievements!

2Code is Purple Mash’s interactive coding tool for primary schools. From first steps with block-based coding to creating games, stories and simulations, 2Code helps children develop their programming skills through guided lessons, challenges and creative projects. Find out how 2Code can support engaging, progressive coding lessons in KS1 and KS2.

Each month we will be highlighting a #MashoftheMonth, focusing on a tool or application within the Mash Suite and how it can be used within the classroom to support learning across the curriculum. This month our Mash of the Month is the brand new Builders Tray! If you share how you have used the #MashoftheMonth, you will be entered into a draw to win a 2Simple Goody Bag!