Repeat blocks: loop Olly to the goal: coding puzzle for Grade 3, page 1 preview

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Repeat blocks: loop Olly to the goal · Grade 3

Follow programs built from repeat blocks such as "repeat 3" around two arrows, or write the missing repeat number so Olly lands on the goal. Practices loops and spotting patterns in code.

Grade 3 · ages 8 to 9
Medium
10 to 15 minutes
1 page
Free

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What the sheet says

Directions: A repeat block runs the arrows inside it again and again. Follow each program, or write the missing number so Olly reaches the goal.

up · right · down · left ____ repeat 2 =
Follow the program. Which square does Olly stop on?
repeat 2
Write the missing number so Olly reaches the goal and collects every gem.
repeat
repeat 3

What your child practices

Your child practices loops and spotting patterns in code. The skill is “Loops”: use repetition to shorten programs.

Grades and ages: Grade 3, ages 8 to 9
Time: About 10 to 15 minutes
Subject: Coding
Level: Medium for Grade 3
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. Use a pencil so changes are easy to make. It is pitched at the expected level for Grade 3, for practice after the skill has been taught.

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

Tip for grown-ups: Let your child move a coin or finger square by square for each arrow.

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