Trace the repeat blocks: what does Olly say?: coding worksheet for Grade 2, page 1 preview

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Trace the repeat blocks: what does Olly say? · Grade 2

Read 5 short block code programs about repeat loops that add up 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?
repeat 2 times say "warm"
say "cold"
2 What does Olly say?
repeat 2 times say "day"
3 How many coins at the end?
set coins to 3 repeat 3 times change coins by 2
coins =
4 What does Olly say?
repeat 2 times say "win"
5 What does Olly say?

What your child practices

Your child builds careful code tracing. The skill is “Loops”: use repetition to shorten programs.

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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