Congratulations on Completing Your Journey!

Hello Techies!

Congratulations! You've completed our 5-day Computational Thinking Without Screens series.

I hope these activities have sparked meaningful moments with your child while building essential skills for their future.

What We've Accomplished

Over the past week, you and your child have explored:

1. Pattern Recognition - Finding and continuing sequences.

2. Decomposition - Breaking complex problems into manageable steps.

3. Algorithmic Thinking - Creating precise, step-by-step instructions.

4. Debugging - Identifying and fixing problems.

5. Abstraction - Focusing on essential information.

These fundamental skills are not just the building blocks of coding—they're powerful approaches to thinking and problem-solving in everyday life.

Continuing the Journey

The beauty of computational thinking is that opportunities to practice are everywhere!

Here are some ways to keep building these skills:

• Look for patterns in nature, architecture, and daily routines.

• Break down household tasks into smaller steps and create checklists together.

• Create algorithms for common activities like setting the table or organizing toys.

• Debug when things go wrong by asking: What's the problem and how can we fix it?.

• Practice abstraction by summarizing stories or creating simple drawings of complex ideas.

Share Your Experience

I'd love to hear how these activities went in your home! Did your child have a favourite? Did you notice them applying these skills in other areas? Reply to this email with your experiences or questions.

Thank you for joining us on this computational thinking adventure. Remember, the most powerful learning happens through play, curiosity, and connection—no screens required!

Your Tech Partner,

Dr. Ijeoma Ndu

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