If-then blocks: what does Olly say?: coding worksheet for Grade 2, page 1 preview

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If-then blocks: what does Olly say? · Grade 2

Read 5 short block code programs about if-then-else choices and work out by hand what each one prints or the final value of a variable. Builds careful code tracing.

Grade 2 · ages 7 to 8
Easy
15 to 20 minutes
1 page
Free

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The programs to trace

Directions: Read each program from top to bottom, one block at a time. Keep track of every box (variable) as it changes, then write the answer.

1 What does Olly say?
set cookies to 9 if cookies > 8 then say "big"
else say "small"
2 How many kites at the end?
set kites to 5 if kites > 7 then change kites by 3 else change kites by 4
kites =
3 What does Olly say?
set seeds to 9 if seeds > 8 then say "fast"
else say "slow"
4 How many seeds at the end?
set seeds to 3 if seeds > 4 then change seeds by 2 else change seeds by 3
seeds =

What your child practices

Your child builds careful code tracing. The skill is “Conditions”: use if/else to respond to situations.

Grades and ages: Grade 2, ages 7 to 8
Time: About 15 to 20 minutes
Subject: Coding
Level: Easy for Grade 2
Answer key: Yes, for grown-ups who sign in
Printing: 1 page, US Letter or A4, low-ink option
Updated: October 15, 2026

How to use it

Work through the first program together, one line or arrow at a time. Then let your child work through the rest, showing their thinking on the page. It is one of the easier sheets for Grade 2, good as a warm-up or a first look at the skill.

An answer key comes with it as a separate page that grown-ups download after signing in.

Tip for grown-ups: Have your child write each variable's value beside its line as they trace.

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