OctoStudio Learning Resources

OctoStudio Activities

Get started with OctoStudio using one of our thematic activities! Each activity comes with an educator guide, introductory video, presentation slides, and a student activity handout.

Created with National Geographic Society

These resources were designed in collaboration with National Geographic Society to engage learners in creating projects about animals and the natural world.

Explore Your World

Observe animals and bring your discoveries to life with animation!

Make a Mini Game

Create a game about animals in the wild

Animate Your Ideas

Create a project about an issue your care about in your local community or environment.

Activities Across Subject Areas

These resources can support creative learning for learners with
diverse backgrounds and interests.

Bring a Book to Life

Create an animation using characters from any book.

Inspired by Art

Create a project to express your perspective on any artwork.

OctoStudio in Schools

See how students are using OctoStudio to explore, create, and learn.

Video tutorials on YouTube

Our YouTube channel provides inspiring project ideas and tips for creating a wide range of projects with OctoStudio. You can subscribe to find out about new ideas and features!

Reference Guide

You can read about the app features and settings in the OctoStudio reference guide.

Coding Cards

The OctoStudio Coding Cards offer starting points as you create with OctoStudio. Each card shows example code to try and explore as you make your own projects.

Example Projects

You can download these projects for inspiration. Make changes to explore new possibilities.

OctoStudio Explorations from the Tinkering Studio

How can you combine code with everyday materials for creative expression? Visit OctoStudio Explorations for inspiring ideas from the Tinkering Studio at the Exploratorium