Logo Lab · Grades 1–3
Learn Logo programming — draw with the turtle
Type commands, watch the turtle move, and build shapes on a coordinate grid. Besparq Logo Lab teaches traditional turtle graphics with challenges and guided projects — the same FD / RT / REPEAT style kids learn at school.
Inspired by the Logo programming language (MIT, 1967). Not affiliated with MIT or Terrapin Software.
Example Logo code
REPEAT 4 [ FD 80 RT 90 ]
Draws a square — repeat 4 times: go forward 80, turn right 90°.
Why kids learn Logo
Logo turns math into drawing. Kids learn angles, distance, and patterns by commanding a turtle — building spatial reasoning and early coding skills without heavy syntax.
School-style Logo commands
FD, BK, RT, LT, REPEAT, PU, PD — the same turtle commands kids use in classroom Logo programs.
12 drawing challenges
Build lines, squares, triangles, stars, houses, and more. Instant feedback when the turtle draws it right.
Guided builds
Search for a Ferris wheel, rocket, or castle and follow step-by-step instructions to build it piece by piece.
Free playground
Experiment with commands on a grid canvas. The turtle starts at the center facing up — just like at school.
Challenges by grade
12 challenges from beginner lines to advanced snowflakes.
Grade 1
4 challenges
Lines, squares, triangles, letter shapes
Grade 2
4 challenges
Rectangles, pentagons, stars, simple houses
Grade 3
4 challenges
Hexagons, flowers, spirals, snowflakes
Guided builds
Type what you want to build — Ferris wheel, rocket, tree — and Logo Lab guides you step by step.
Ferris Wheel
Build a Ferris wheel step by step — spokes, rim, and stand!
Rocket Ship
Build a rocket ready for blast off!
Tree
Draw a tree with a trunk and leafy top!
Car
Build a car with a body and wheels!
Castle
Build a castle with towers and walls!
Ready to draw with code?
Open Logo Lab and type your first command. No install — runs in the browser.
Open Logo LabLogo Lab — frequently asked questions
What is Logo programming for kids?
Logo is an educational programming language invented at MIT in 1967. Kids type short commands like FD (forward) and RT (right) to move a turtle that draws shapes on the screen. It teaches coordinates, angles, and patterns through hands-on drawing.
What grades is Besparq Logo Lab for?
Logo Lab is designed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders. Grade 1 starts with lines and squares; grade 2 adds stars and houses; grade 3 covers hexagons, flowers, and spirals. A free playground works for all ages.
Is Besparq Logo Lab the same as Terrapin Logo or MIT Logo?
No. Logo Lab on Besparq is an independent learning activity inspired by traditional classroom Logo turtle graphics. It is not affiliated with MIT, Terrapin Software, or any official Logo product.
What Logo commands do kids learn?
Kids learn classic Logo commands: FD and BK to move, RT and LT to turn, REPEAT for loops, PU/PD to lift or lower the pen, HOME to return to center, and CS to clear the screen.
Can kids build their own drawings in Logo Lab?
Yes. The free playground lets kids experiment with any commands. Guided builds walk them step-by-step through projects like a Ferris wheel, rocket, tree, car, or castle. Challenges validate drawings automatically.
Is Logo Lab free?
Yes. You can open the playground and try challenges without an account. Sign up on Besparq for saved progress and access to the full learning platform.