Coding as a Playground: Programming and Computational Thinking in the Early Childhood Classroom

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Marina Umaschi Bers reimagines computer programming as a new literacy for the digital age, specifically tailored for children ages seven and under. Instead of viewing screens as passive tools, this book demonstrates how coding serves as a virtual playground where young learners create, explore, and express themselves. Bers introduces the concept of coding as a medium for storytelling and problem …

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