Prepare children to be the problem-solvers, inventors, engineers, scientists, and technologists of tomorrow with accessible, fun, and engaging activities that are screen-free. Unplugged Tots helps teachers and parents introduce computational thinking skills to children, giving them a head start in the world of technology.
Prepare children to be the problem-solvers, inventors, engineers, scientists, and technologists of tomorrow with accessible, fun, and engaging activities that are screen-free. Unplugged Tots helps teachers and parents introduce computational thinking skills to children, giving them a head start in the world of technology.
Hannah Hagon is the founder of Unplugged Tots. Hannah supports schools, parents and, ultimately, children, giving them a toolkit of skills they can use as they grow and eventually enter the workforce. Hannah works with nurseries and schools to provide curriculum support, schemes of work and lesson plans based on the UK EYFS and National Curriculum. She also works with parents to support the growth of their children, helping to balance screen use at home and allowing more opportunities for parents and children to bond and connect over learn-play experiences. Hannah is based in the United Kingdom.
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1. Introduction to Unplugged Tots * The challenge * The solution * The practice * Let the adventure begin! 2. Deconstruction * Introduction * Activity: Jigsaw puzzles * Activity: Sorting the washing * Activity: Growing and debugging in the garden * Extension ideas 3: Pattern recognition * Introduction * Activity: Pattern fun with familiar objects * Activity: Repeating image patterns * Activity: Nature walk patterns * Extension ideas 4. Algorithms * Introduction * Activity: Introducing algorithms with dancing toys * Activity: Biscuit-icing algorithm * Activity: Debugging algorithms with cloud dough * Extension ideas 5. Sequencing * Introduction * Activity: Rainbow sequence * Activity: Pedestrian crossing light sequence * Activity: Debugging a getting-dressed sequence * Extension ideas 6. Logic * Introduction * Activity: Tumbling towers * Activity: Symmetrical butterfly paintings * Activity: Adventures in shopping, logic, and debugging * Extension ideas 7. Maps, directions, and navigation * Introduction * Activity: Making marble mazes with blocks * Activity: Map-making with landmarks * Activity: Debugging maps * Extension ideas 8. Conclusion * Core themes * Looking forward * Final thoughts * Get in touch
