Coding for Children and Young Adults in Libraries

Coding for Children and Young Adults in Libraries is a practical guide designed to help librarians teach coding to children as young as 4 years old. It equips both novice and experienced librarians with the knowledge, strategies, and tools needed to introduce coding concepts and foster computational thinking in young learners.

Key Features:

• Step-by-step guidance for teaching coding to very young learners
• Lessons, activities, and templates for coding clubs and library classes
• Coverage of a wide range of coding tools, from high-tech devices to low-tech options
• Tips for creating programming environments suited to libraries with limited or extensive technology resources
• Focus on engaging children through game design, robotics, and interactive projects
• Supports the development of problem-solving, creativity, and computational thinking skills in children and teens