Robot route: collect 2 gems: coding puzzle for Grade 5, page 1 preview

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Robot route: collect 2 gems · Grade 5

Write the shortest arrow program that steers the robot around the walls, picks up 2 gems and reaches the goal on 7-by-7 grids. Practices sequencing, planning and counting moves.

Grade 5 · ages 10 to 11
Medium
5 to 10 minutes
1 page
Free

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What the sheet says

Directions: Write the shortest program that collects every gem and reaches the goal. Draw one arrow in each box and leave spare boxes empty.

up · right · down · left · start · goal · gem · wall
Collect both gems, then reach the goal.
Write the shortest program.

What your child practices

Your child practices sequencing, planning and counting moves. The skill is “Sequences”: order instructions to reach a goal.

Grades and ages: Grade 5, ages 10 to 11
Time: About 5 to 10 minutes
Subject: Coding
Level: Medium for Grade 5
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 5, 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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