Mia & Codie: Coding for Kids
Watch, Learn, Play & Code
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
From Classrooms to Living Rooms — Coding Made Friendly
Mia & Codie brings the same trusted classroom experience that teachers love into homes everywhere.
Kids ages 3–7 can now explore the joy of coding, storytelling, and creative problem-solving — no reading required!
Watch the Stories, Then Run the Code
Watch all 20 full episodes of the PBS Member Station series Mia & Codie right inside the app.
Each episode introduces real computer-science ideas through friendship, curiosity, and play — then invites kids to build and run their own code.
Build Code You Can See
Pair the app with your Codie Dock-n- + Blocks.
Kids snap Blocks into the Dock, hit “Run the Code,” and see Codie respond in real time.
They’ll quickly grasp sequencing, logic, and debugging — the building blocks of computational thinking and AI literacy.
Inside the App
• 20 full Mia & Codie episodes
• 40 interactive coding challenges + free-play area
• Supports 2 child profiles (perfect for siblings)
• Works seamlessly with the Codie Dock-n + Blocks
• No reading required
• No ads or in-app purchases
• Parent setup in minutes
Classroom Roots, Home-Ready Design
Until now, only teachers could access Codie Blocks.
Now, families everywhere can experience the same trusted system — simplified for home play but powered by the same research-based learning.
Recognized by Common Sense Media with a 4 star rating review and awarded the Common Sense Selection for Families seal, Mia & Codie has been praised for its high-quality design, learning impact, and accessibility for young children.
Skills Kids Build
• Sequencing & problem-solving
• Early math, logic, and pattern recognition
• Computational thinking
• AI literacy — understanding how digital systems “think”
• Creativity, persistence, and collaboration
Trusted by Experts and Educators
Mia & Codie is Scratch Approved, Common Sense Media Family-Selected, and trusted by PBS Member Stations nationwide — giving parents confidence that their children are learning through safe, meaningful play.
How to Get Started
1. Connect your Dock-n-Blocks Block Dock via Bluetooth.
2. Build your sequence with Codie Blocks.
3. Tap “Run the Code!” and watch the magic unfold.
4. Explore challenges, episodes, and creative play.
Loved by Kids, Backed by Research
Developed by the Emmy-winning creator of WordWorld and grounded in early childhood research and computer-science standards, Mia & Codie makes coding intuitive and joyful — preparing children for a digital future through the power of play.
Mia & Codie — Run the Code and Feel the Joy of Coding!
Ratings & Reviews
Minor bug fixes
The developer, Codie LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Codie LLC
- Size
- 770.3 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Made for Ages 0–5
- Copyright
- © 2025