Terrapin Logo

Invented at MIT. Trusted in classrooms for over 45 years. Still inspiring young programmers.

Logo is the original programming language designed specifically for children. Developed at MIT when computers first entered classrooms, Logo introduced a groundbreaking approach to learning—inspiring students to explore, experiment, and create through code. Terrapin has been a leader in Logo education since the beginning, developing and supporting Terrapin Logo continuously since 1979.

Logo Is a Proven Coding Language for Children

Terrapin Logo provides a learning environment with no floor and no ceiling, making it ideal for both beginners and advanced students.

     • Start coding immediately with intuitive turtle graphics
     • Grow into a full-featured programming language
     • Explore math, geometry, logic, and computational thinking
     • Encourage creativity, problem-solving, and independent learning

Logo Licensing Options for Homes and Schools

Terrapin Logo is available through flexible licensing options to meet a wide range of needs.

     • Household Logo License
           >> Use on up to 4 devices
           >> Ideal for families, homeschoolers, and individual learners
     • School Logo Licenses
           >> Available for 30, 200, or 1,000 users
           >> Designed for classrooms, schools, and districts

Not ready to purchase? Try Logo with a 14-day free trial.

Teaching Resources and Curriculum Support for Logo

Terrapin provides comprehensive instructional materials for educators and students:

     • Online Help Center with tutorials, reference manual, and Logo Learning Center
     • Logo Works: Lessons in Logo, a step-by-step guide to turtle graphics programming
     • 101+ Ideas for Logo, featuring coding challenges for all skill levels

These resources make it easy to implement Logo in classrooms or learning at home.

Educational Robotics with Logo and InO-Bot

Bring programming to life by controlling the InO-Bot turtle robot directly from Logo—just like the on-screen turtle.

SPECIAL OFFERS – Controlling the InO-Bot turtle robot directly from Logo just got a little easier!
       >> Get 1 free InO-Bot with the purchase of a 3-year Logo HOUSEHOLD license.
       >> Get 1 free InO-Bot Six Pack with the purchase of a any Logo SCHOOL license.

Robotics integration strengthens engagement and connects coding concepts to real-world action.

Coding for Early Learners (Grades K–3)

Kinderlogo is an introductory programming environment designed for young
children and Bee-Bot users. Students use simple keystroke commands to:

     • Move and turn the turtle
     • Explore patterns and colors
     • Repeat designs
     • Play games that reinforce coding concepts

Kinderlogo builds early sequencing skills and computational thinking in a developmentally appropriate way. Try Kinderlogo free for 30 days.

Putting Skills to Practice

Turtle Tuesdays is a weekly coding challenge designed to keep students engaged and practicing creatively, often featuring Logo, Pro-Bot, and InO-Bot.

     • New challenges each Tuesday—on the resource page, Facebook and Instagram
     • Solutions posted the following week on the Turtle Tuesdays resource page
     • Scales easily for different ages and skill levels
           >> Younger learners can create simple designs
           >> Older students can explore more advanced projects
     • Supports experimentation with new Logo commands
     • Browse PDFs of past challenges and print them anytime for classroom use