Coding for Kids: Unplugged Algorithms and Directional Coding Activity Workbook for Kids Age 5-7

Screen-free activities to build logic, creativity, and coding confidence! Packed with playful themes, this book helps kids develop computational thinking skills–without writing code! With activities grouped into 5 fun themes ( In the Castle, Games and Sports, Enchanted Forest, Treasure Hunt, and Aliens and Space), each chapter includes the same core activity types–cleverly adapted to each magical world. Kids are introduced to core computer science concepts with activities including: Algorithmic Analysis – Trace the steps and apply critical thinking skills. Compare solutions to determine which algorithm is better under varying constraints. Test to verify whether an algorithm accomplishes its goal. Debug to find the the mistake. Variables & Abstraction – Understand how things can change and be reused. Analyze patterns to find the thing that changes. Abstract the value by naming the variable. Store a value in a variable. Conditionals & If-Then Statements – Follow different paths depending on what’s happening. Decomposition – Break down a big problem into smaller parts to color themed pixel art. Algorithm Design with Constraints – Create algorithms, sometimes with limited options. Craft-by-Algorithm – Complete hands-on activities by following step-by-step algorithms. Kid-friendly themes and cute pictures help keep kinds interested and engaged in the activities.