This document provides an introduction to coding and the Codesters coding platform. It explains that coding is a fundamental literacy that impacts how we understand the world, and that coding allows students to be creative problem solvers. The document then outlines the core reasons for teaching coding, including critical thinking, literacy, citizenship, and career opportunities. It introduces the Codesters coding environment and how it allows students to get feedback on their programs. Students are then instructed to create their first program and share it with others. The document encourages signing up for a free Codesters account and walking through creating a screen name and accessing lesson plans to understand how the platform works from both a student and teacher perspective.