Book
Little Coders — Coding without screens
By Alessia Morelli — a hands-on journey to introduce children to coding through unplugged activities, with no computer or tablet required.
Note: the book is currently available in Italian. An English translation is in consideration.
Buy on AmazonWhat the book is about
Little Coders — Coding without screens is the book I wrote for teachers, educators and parents who want to introduce children to coding and computational thinking in a simple, concrete and accessible way — without screens and without any technological device.
Inside you will find ready-to-use unplugged activities, logic games, printable worksheets and graded learning paths designed for preschool and primary school children. Every proposal comes from my direct classroom experience and reflects a playful, inclusive approach aligned with the Italian PNSD (National Digital School Plan).
The book is currently available in Italian. An English translation is in consideration — if you are interested, feel free to get in touch.
What you'll find in the book
Ready-to-use unplugged activities
Games, worksheets and exercises you can run straight away in the classroom or at home.
Foundations of computational thinking
Decomposition, sequences, patterns and algorithms explained through concrete examples.
Printable worksheets and materials
Grids, pathways, pixel art, command cards: practical materials to photocopy or use directly with the children.
Pathways for every age
Graded proposals for preschool and primary school children, easy to adapt to the level of your class.
Who it's for
- Teachers of preschool and primary school who want to introduce coding in their classroom
- Educators running summer camps, after-school programmes and creative workshops
- Parents who want to propose screen-free educational activities for their children
- Digital facilitators / ICT coordinators looking for practical, classroom-ready material
Domande frequenti
- Who is the author of Little Coders?
- Little Coders was written by Alessia Morelli, a trainer in digital education, coding and artificial intelligence, with degrees in Education Sciences and Computer Science. She is a certified Educator and Trainer in STEAM methodology for early childhood, and a lecturer at Paleos.
- Do I need to be a tech expert to use it?
- No. The book is designed for readers with no previous experience in computer science or coding. Every activity is explained step by step and requires no technological device.
- What age range is it suitable for?
- The activities are suitable for children aged 3 to 10. Each proposal includes suggestions to adapt it to the level of the class or the individual child.
- Do the activities need special materials?
- No. Most activities use everyday materials that are easy to find: squared paper, markers, coloured tape, printable cards and common household objects.
- Is the book available in English?
- At the moment Little Coders is only published in Italian. An English translation is in consideration — feel free to get in touch if you are interested.
- Where can I buy it?
- Little Coders is available on Amazon in paperback format.
Would you like a Little Coders workshop at your school?
Alongside the book I run in-person and online workshops inspired by the Little Coders activities, tailored to each class group.