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Coding Syllabus

Introducing coding in preschool can enhance children's logical thinking and creativity through playful activities. Strategies include unplugged activities, coding toys, interactive apps, and storytelling with coding elements. It's important to keep activities engaging, use age-appropriate tools, and focus on fun to foster a positive learning environment.

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Coding Syllabus

Introducing coding in preschool can enhance children's logical thinking and creativity through playful activities. Strategies include unplugged activities, coding toys, interactive apps, and storytelling with coding elements. It's important to keep activities engaging, use age-appropriate tools, and focus on fun to foster a positive learning environment.

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Introducing coding in preschool can be a fun and educa onal way to develop young children's logical

thinking, problem-solving skills, and crea vity. At this age, coding concepts should be presented in a
playful and engaging manner, without the use of complex syntax or formal programming languages. Here
are some strategies to introduce coding concepts to preschoolers:

1. Unplugged Ac vi es

 Sequencing and Pa erns: Use everyday ac vi es like arranging toys, crea ng pa erns with
blocks, or sequencing colored beads to introduce the concept of order and pa erns, which are
fundamental in coding.

 Direc on and Naviga on Games: Create simple games where children give direc ons to a friend
or a toy to move from one point to another, using terms like "forward," "backward," "le ," and
"right." This introduces basic programming logic and commands.

 Story Sequencing: Use storyboards or picture cards that children can arrange in order to tell a
story. This helps them understand the sequence of steps, similar to wri ng a program.

2. Coding Toys and Kits

 Programmable Robots: Use age-appropriate programmable robots like Bee-Bot, Cube o, or


Botley. These robots are designed for young children and can be programmed with simple
direc onal commands. This helps children understand cause and effect, sequencing, and basic
logic.

 Building Sets: Kits like LEGO Educa on’s Early Simple Machines or similar sets can help children
learn about sequences and pa erns by building models that move or perform ac ons.

3. Interac ve Apps and Games

 Screen-based Games: Use child-friendly apps and games designed to introduce basic coding
concepts. Examples include "Kodable," "ScratchJr," and "Lightbot Jr." These apps use visual
programming and simple drag-and-drop interfaces to teach sequencing, loops, and problem-
solving.

 Online Resources: Websites like Code.org offer unplugged ac vi es and simple coding games
that are suitable for young learners.

4. Storytelling with Coding Elements

 Interac ve Stories: Incorporate coding concepts into storytelling, where children make decisions
that affect the outcome of the story, similar to programming a character's ac ons.

 Coding Characters: Create characters that follow "codes" or instruc ons in a story. For example,
a character might follow a series of steps to solve a problem, mirroring the logic of coding.
5. Basic Concepts through Play

 Algorithms: Introduce the idea of algorithms as step-by-step instruc ons. For example, crea ng
a recipe together can show how following steps leads to a final product.

 Loops: Use repe ve songs or games that involve repea ng pa erns to illustrate the concept of
loops.

6. Encourage Explora on and Crea vity

 Allow children to explore and experiment with coding ac vi es at their own pace. Encourage
crea vity by allowing them to create their own sequences or stories using coding concepts.

 Celebrate their successes and provide gentle guidance to overcome challenges, fostering a
posi ve and encouraging environment.

7. Incorporate Coding Vocabulary

 Introduce basic coding vocabulary like "algorithm," "debugging," "loop," and "sequence" in
simple terms. This helps children become familiar with the language of coding from an early age.

Tips for Success:

 Keep Ac vi es Short and Engaging: Preschoolers have short a en on spans, so keep ac vi es


brief and varied.

 Use Age-Appropriate Tools: Choose tools and resources designed specifically for young children,
ensuring they are safe and easy to use.

 Focus on Fun: Priori ze play and explora on, making sure that learning feels like a game rather
than a structured lesson.

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