Play Smart Coding Skill Builders - by Gakken Early Childhood Experts (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

CODING Skill Builders Workbook is specially designed for curious minds aged 5-7, providing the perfect foundation for future learning and essential STEAM skills, all while preparing your child for elementary school success.

Why Parents and Kids Will Love This Workbook:
-Code All Around Us Identify coding in the real world--like smart devices, cars, and traffic lights.
-Essential skills, Made Simple. Engaging, age-appropriate activities build a strong foundation in coding concepts. Stickers, colorful illustrations, and interesting challenges make learning FUN!
-Hands-On Fun This workbook uses adorable illustrations and exciting sticker activities to make learning approachable and enjoyable, even for kids with zero coding experience.
-Expert Guidance for Parents "To Parents" tips provide clear explanations of the coding concepts behind each activity. Parents and caregivers can help deepen learning and real-world connections for children.

Children acquire skills through the following exercises.
1. Basic Concepts: As "code detectives," children learn how computers
command everyday items like smartphones and cars.
2. Sorting: Grouping objects by color, shape, or type is similar to how
computers organize data.
3. Sequencing: Arranging steps in order and organizing by rules are
the first steps to understanding programming.
4. Loops: Identifying patterns in images, music, and dance helps
children learn to use repeating commands.
5. Algorithms: Clear, step-by-step commands are the building blocks
of code. Children also learn to find and correct errors and define
goals.
6. Conditional Logic: Determining what action comes next in if-then
statements is a critical stepping stone to coding.

About the Author

For more than 80 years, Gakken has been the number 1 educational publisher in Japan. Gakken's fun-first approach to learning has been adapted for the North American market where its kid-tested formula for activities, workbooks, puzzles, sticker books, and more have been winning over curious kids since 2016