Who is tangible for?
Tangible is designed for:
· Schools teaching Coding and Robotics as part of the CAPS curriculum (Grades R–9)
· Schools that value strong thinking skills
· Teachers who want classroom-ready guidance
· Teachers at any stage of their coding journey
· Other learning environments, such as libraries and community-based NGOs
Tangible works in classrooms with limited resources and well-resourced environments, using the same tools across contexts.
Watch recoding of a webinar that covers the tools that Tangible offers teachers.
“I am inspired by the passionate Tangible team to continue raising a generation of problem solvers!”
1. Teacher resources and training
1 a) Free CAPS-aligned Coding and Robotics curriculum (Grades R–6)
Tangible offers free, CAPS-aligned Coding and Robotics lessons that can be taught offline in the classroom and fit into everyday teaching time. The lessons are written by experienced teachers and are suitable for teachers with no coding background.
Curriculum coverage includes:
- A full CAPS-aligned curriculum for the Foundation Phase (Grades R–3), taught fully offline
- Supplementary CAPS-aligned lessons for the Intermediate Phase (Grades 4–6), covering key concepts and problem-solving skills
WhatsApp Chatbot
Tangible uses WhatsApp to make lesson access simple and practical.
Through WhatsApp, teachers can:
- Receive free weekly CAPS-aligned lessons for Grades R–6
- Download lessons directly to their phone
- Use lessons easily in the classroom
- Access previous lessons at any time
- Ask questions and share feedback
How to get started
- Add 077454 0097 as a contact on your phone and send "lessons"
- On Your Phone: Click here
- On Your PC or Laptop: Scan the QR code with your phone
Watch video overview on the lessons.
Watch video as an overview of the Chatbot
Link to a document with some lesson examples.
1 b) Online teacher training
Tangible offers free online training to help teachers:
- Feel more confident teaching Coding and Robotics
- Understand the basics of coding concepts
- Improve classroom practice
- Earn professional development points
1 c) Coding games (hands-on learning)
Tangible’s coding games build strong conceptual foundations which prepare learners for later digital and robotics applications. Through play-based activities, learners develop:
- Sequencing
- Loops
- Conditional statements
- Debugging and code improvement
- Problem-solving
- Computational thinking
2. Coding Clubs
Schools can extend learning with Tangible Coding Clubs, typically for learners in Grades 7 and 9.
The Coding Club Facilitator Handbook has six sessions:
- Introduction to Tangible coding
- Loops and conditional statements
- Design thinking for entrepreneurship
- Careers in the digital economy and why Mathematics matters
- Tangible Chess and practice tournament
- Coding club competition
3. National and Global Tournaments
Tangible invites schools to take part in motivating competitions that encourage teamwork and applied problem-solving. Learners can take part locally and, over time, progress to national and global events.
Key tournaments include:
- Girls Coding Tournament
- #Coding4Mandela
- Tangible World Cup
4. Optional Coding Resources
Schools can also choose to purchase Tangible coding resources:
- Game pack – R250 (for 3–5 learners)
- Grid mat – R200
- Coding kit – R3 500 (for approximately 40 learners)
All products are optional. Teachers can start with free lessons.
Delivery and support
- Free CAPS-aligned lessons via WhatsApp
- Optional training, clubs and resources
- Ongoing support via WhatsApp and email
For support or further information: info@levafoundation.org
“I am so super excited to be a part of your Teacher Support Program. The lessons are so simple to understand and follow. In addition, the chatbot application is AMAZING. It navigated me through everything I wanted to know with ease.
Us as an organisation we have been waiting for something like this for years and it is finally here and without all the intimidation that robotics and coding usually comes with!”
Alley McPherson, Founder of E.C.D's United for Greatness
“Using the WhatsApp platform is wonderful since everyone has WhatsApp. I downloaded all the lessons I needed and think this will specifically be helpful for teachers and schools who do not have resources.”
Megan Gratz, Stirling Primary School in East London added:
