Tech Tool Review: Elementari

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Hello! The tech tool of the week is Elementari, an online platform that helps K-12 students learn coding by having them create interactive stories, games, and apps. Something I love about Elementari is how the platform is designed so students don’t need any prior coding experience. Instead of writing lines of complex code, they can simply drag blocks or visual elements into place; making the program as easy as building a slideshow. This makes it accessible for younger learners or anyone who might feel intimidated by programming. It keeps keeping the focus on creativity and storytelling, while still teaching fundamental coding concepts like events, logic, and sequencing.

For the classroom Elementari comes with a whole library of ready to use lessons, making it easy for educators to get started. There’s also the option to build your own custom lessons, so teachers can tie projects directly to what students are learning in the classroom; whether that’s a retelling of a historical event, an animated science project, or a choose your own adventure based on a novel study. Because of its visual coding system, the program is accessible to all kinds of learners. Since it’s entirely browser-based, it runs smoothly on Chromebooks, iPads, and most school devices without any extra downloads. In the school library, I can easily see Elementari being used for a digital storytelling club or as an option for students during makerspace time. Students can create something relating to what they are learning like animated book reviews, or they can just practice their skills by designing mini games for their classmates to try out. 

Elementari offers a flexible range of pricing options to fit different school needs. There is a free plan that supports a single classroom of up to 35 students, with access to limited interactive lessons and assets, which is perfect for trying it out or running a small club. For teachers who want more features, there’s an Educator plan at about $8 per month that unlocks unlimited lessons, the ability to upload images, and analytics to track student progress. Larger classes or clubs might benefit from Educator Plus, around $25 per month, which supports up to 150 students and includes professional development resources. For entire schools or districts the pricing is custom made, typically starting at roughly $2 a student per year and includes the same features as the Educator Plus Plan.

Overall, Elementari is a fantastic way to introduce coding across the curriculum. It invites students to merge storytelling, critical thinking, and computational skills in ways that feel playful and meaningful. Whether you’re running a makerspace, planning a library coding event, or looking to bring more interactive projects into your classroom, Elementari is definitely worth exploring.


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