iCode is partnering with Codie Blocks to introduce coding education to children as young as three through its Early Childhood Parent and Child Classes across 70+ franchise locations. Based on the PBS show Mia & Codie, the program uses colorful, emoji-based coding blocks, physical kits, and an interactive app to make coding fun and accessible. Each iCode center will receive Codie Dock-n-Block kits, exclusive lesson plans, and access to the Codie Educator Portal with videos and activities. Leaders from both organizations say the partnership helps prepare preschoolers to think like coders before they can even read or write.
iCode and Codie Blocks
By Tim Katsch
Students using Dock-n-Block kit and Codie App in their classroom (Image Courtesy of Codie Blocks)
Tim Katsch
Tim Katsch, CFE, is the publisher of Franchise Brief and founder of Franchise Hire, an executive search firm for franchisors. He chairs the IFA's Education Advisory Council and works as a talent strategy partner inside franchisor organizations, helping teams land priority hires by sharing the brand's story and evaluating roles with a franchise operator's mindset. He previously served as EVP for an emerging franchise brand, overseeing operations, real estate, zoning, construction, and marketing.