Today the Kinders were introduced to the world of coding:
What are the benefits of learning to code?
Coding helps teach problem- solving skills.
Coding helps children develop new ways of thinking by breaking up big problems into smaller steps.
Coding helps take the fear out of making mistakes or failing. It teaches persistence in finding a way to solve your problem.
We started with a new Lego Secret Code Board and will gradually introduce the concept of moving on grids, and different activities that promotes coding in Kindergarten.
The concept of this activity we used today is quite simple- create a code using a different lego piece for each letter of the alphabet.
We look forward to solving and creating new secret codes!
What a great project!
I can’t wait to see what they are capable of doing and how coding in Kindergarten evolves…
…I wonder if the students could create a code for their parents to figure out?
🙂