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Ever wonder how to introduce computing without a lot of screen time? We’ve got the answer! Read about Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer, code a “robot” to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and transform your name into binary code. It’s all below in this coding lesson plan!

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Resource 1

Nominate someone to “become” a robot in this hilarious group activity that emphasizes the need for specificity in coding!

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Rosie Explores Coding

Get ready for a mess and a ton of laughs as we code a "robot" to make a PB&J!

Resource 2

For our book, we’re reading Who Says Women Can’t be Computer Programmers?, which explores the life of Ada Lovelace, the world’s first computer programmer.

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Rosie Reads Who Says Women Can’t Be Computer Programmers?

We're reading all about the world's first computer programmer - a woman named Ada Lovelace!

Resource 3

Learn how to code without any screen time in this hands-on activity that translates your name – or any word – into binary code jewelry!

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Rosie Makes Binary Jewelry

Learn the language of computers - binary - and make a bracelet by coding your name!

Resource 4

Continue learning and exploring with some of these tried and tested Rosie Recommends activities from other STEM educational resources. 

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Rosie Recommends Coding Activities!

From kid robots to apps for dance parties and meditation, we've curated a list of some of our favorite coding activities for you to explore!