Part 1: Lesson Prompt:
Rapunzel has had a hair cut and she is trapped in her tower with no way to get out. Build a ladder to allow Rapunzel to leave her tower.
Part 2: Summary:
The text explores the role that computational thinking plays in Early Childhood education. The authors state that introducing young children to computational thinking skills can benefit children’s overall cognitive, social and emotional development and prepare them for a future in a digital age. The skills children learn by engaging with computational thinking activities introduce them to a way of thinking that lends itself to the digital age. By focussing on activities that promote problem solving, analytical thinking and creative expression at a young age, children build the foundational skills that they to approach tasks across the curriculum and into adulthood in careers including in the areas of computer science. Choosing developmentally appropriate tools are also important and educators should consider a variety of resources to cater to different learning styles and needs of children, the text outlines the various tools, resources and technologies that can be used to promote computational thinking skills including unplugged resources.