Coding Concepts for Kids: Learn to Code Without a Computer

by Randy Lynn (Author)

Coding Concepts for Kids: Learn to Code Without a Computer
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Coding for kids without a computer—an offline skill-building book for ages 5 to 7

Coding helps kids develop analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and beyond! In this exciting guide to coding for kids, your child will discover the core concepts of coding through colorful games and activities—without using a computer.

These fun challenges can be done right inside the book or with everyday objects to help kids practice the same skills coders use, like writing clear instructions, recognizing patterns, and working efficiently. There's even a place for your beginner to invent their own codes!

This coding for kids book features:
  • Coding fundamentals—Practice algorithms, loops, conditionals, optimization, debugging, and variables with games that help kids think like a computer programmer.
  • Meet the coder crew—Explore coding for kids with a whole cast of characters, including Al the helper, Pixel the creative expert, Lo the problem-solver, Bug the pattern-spotter, and their robot dog Spot the Bot!
  • On and off the page—Sharpen skills with fun on-the-page puzzles and off-the-page activities that give kids a chance to practice in different ways.

Set your little ones up for success with coding for kids that only requires a pencil, paper, and their imagination.
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"Computational thinking skills are imperative for our youth as they prepare for their future in a digital economy. This book provides children with an engaging introduction to approaching problems and tasks computationally." —Sarah Lee, PhD, Higher Ed Administrator and Advocate for Broadening Participation in Computing
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781647392352
Lexile Measure
640
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Publication date
November 20, 2020
Series
-
BISAC categories
JNF012040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Computers | Programming
Library of Congress categories
Computer programming
Illustrated works
Instructional and educational works

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