{"product_id":"play-smart-coding-skill-builders-for-ages-5-7-gakken-steam-workbooks-9784056212624","title":"Play Smart Coding Skill Builders: For Ages 5-7 (Gakken Steam Workbooks)","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eCODING Skill Builders Workbook \u003c\/b\u003eis 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy Parents and Kids Will Love This Workbook: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eCode All Around Us \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Help your child discover where coding lives in their everyday world - from the smart devices they love to the cars and traffic lights they see every day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eEssential skills, Made Simple.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Core coding concepts like sequencing, loops, algorithms, classification, and conditional logic are broken down with engaging activities perfect for young minds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eHands-On Fun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This workbook uses adorable illustrations and exciting sticker activities to make learning approachable and enjoyable, even for kids with zero coding experience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eExpert Guidance for Parents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"To Parents\" tips from experts provide clear, concise explanations of the coding concepts behind each activity. You'll have all the tools you need to answer your child's \"why\" questions and deepen their understanding together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Children acquire skills through the following exercises. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e1. Code All Around Me\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Your child will become a \"code detective,\" learning to spot how computers tell everything from smartphones and video games to refrigerators, air conditioners, cars, and even traffic lights what to do! What commands are they following? Let's find out! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e2. My First Coding Challenges\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -Get ready for brain-boosting exercises! Kids will practice: \u003cbr\u003e -Sorting and Classifying: Grouping objects by color, shape, animals, or food - just like a computer organizes data!\u003cbr\u003e -Sequencing and Patterns: Arranging items in order by size, number, or other rules.\u003cbr\u003e -Filtering: Picking out the biggest item or finding objects that meet a specific condition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e3. Algorithms, Loops, and Debugging Adventures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -Algorithms: Learn to give clear, step-by-step instructions, like how to make a delicious pizza!\u003cbr\u003e -Loops: Discover how repeating commands are used in everything from dance routines and musical notes to designs on everyday objects.\u003cbr\u003e -Debugging: Become a \"code detective\" and find the \"bugs\" (errors!) when our robot friend can't reach its destination! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e4. More Cool Commands\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -Create commands for changing clothes based on the weather!\u003cbr\u003e -Program a delivery robot to drop off packages in the correct order!\u003cbr\u003e -Map out the sequence of a blinking traffic light!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gakken\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784056212624\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 84","brand":"Gakken Early Childhood Experts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52259615506613,"sku":"9784056212624","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_75fe7e84-85e8-4d09-a801-466417dbcab7.jpg?v=1771342483","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/play-smart-coding-skill-builders-for-ages-5-7-gakken-steam-workbooks-9784056212624","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}