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Give your kindergartener a strong computer science foundation with Smart Start: Beginning Coding Stories and Activities.
Children will learn important coding concepts with engaging stories and practice activities. Based on the K-12 Computer Science Framework, this dynamic early learning series helps children understand coding concepts to develop a strong foundation in computer science, including computational thinking, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Each full-color activity book is organized into eight themed units around one coding concept and includes:
– Coding stories that demonstrate what coders do and include an audio read-aloud feature – Concept pages that connect coding concepts to real-world situations – Practice activities that reinforce important coding rules – Review pages for every coding concept practiced – Coding projects with print-based games and puzzles – Mini coding handbook with key terms Computer science concepts and skills help early learners become critical thinkers by practicing the building blocks of thinking such as:
– Algorithms that design simple steps to solve problems – Decomposition that shows how to break down complex problems into smaller ones – Sequencing that demonstrates how the order of things is important – Pattern recognition that makes connections between similar problems Programming language concepts such as: – Debugging that shows how to look for mistakes and correct them – Loops that can be used to save time by instructing a computer to repeat an action Children will also practice a variety of readiness skills such as print awareness, visual discrimination, following directions, and fine motor skills.
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