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Why we LOVE this product!
This is one of the few coding books that really works for 5-year-olds. Instead of explaining coding, it turns each idea into something to slide, turn or lift, and Kirkus called it clear, age-appropriate and durable.
It pairs well with a screen-free coding toy, and the board pages survive repeated reading.
Two things to weigh: at 24 pages it is short, so older or quicker kids may finish it in an afternoon, and the moving parts need gentle hands.
Description
SKU:
9781465459732
My First Coding Book by Kiki Prottsman (DK) is a 24-page interactive board book that teaches the basic ideas behind computer coding, such as sequencing, loops, algorithms and debugging, without a computer, using flaps, pull tabs, sliders and wheels.
What's inside
- 24 sturdy board pages
- Flaps, pull-tab sliders and wheels on every spread
- Puzzles, mazes and games, such as building a robot, escaping from a jungle and hunting for bugs
How it works
Each double-page spread takes one coding idea and turns it into a game. Kids move a slider to follow a sequence, turn a wheel to repeat a loop, or lift flaps to find the bug in a set of instructions. It is meant to be read together, with an adult asking the questions.
What kids learn
- Coding concepts: sequences, loops, algorithms, events and debugging
- Logical thinking: following and giving step-by-step instructions
- Early reading: short, simple text
Good to know before you buy
- Age: DK lists ages 5 to 7.
- No screen needed: everything happens on the page.
- Author: Kiki Prottsman has worked in education at Code.org and taught computer science at the University of Oregon.
- Price: $16.99 at Barnes & Noble when we checked.
Who it's for
Kindergarten and early-grade kids who like puzzles and lift-the-flap books, and parents who want an introduction to coding before any screen time.
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Learn more!
Keep coding without a screen
- Code.org Unplugged: free screen-free coding activities for home and school
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