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Algorithms with Frozen

From the Series Disney Coding Adventures

  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 3   ·  
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

This simple, unplugged introduction to algorithms is designed for young readers not yet ready for coding on computers. Beloved characters Elsa and Anna, from Disney’s Frozen franchise, draw in readers new to coding concepts.How do computers know what to do? Do they have brains? Of course not! People write lines of code that tell a computer what to do. Several lines of code make up an algorithm. You can write algorithms too! You can even write algorithms for a friend instead of a computer. This simple, unplugged introduction to algorithms is designed for young readers not yet ready for coding on computers. Beloved characters Elsa, Anna, and Olaf from Disney’s Frozen draw in readers new to coding concepts.

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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Nonfiction
Subject STEM, STEM: Technology/Coding
Copyright 2019
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Disney Learning ®
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2018-08-01
Text Type Procedural
BISACS JNF001000, JNF012040
Dewey 005.1
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 8 x 10
Lexile 590
Guided Reading Level P
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Allyssa Loya

Allyssa Loya is an elementary school librarian in North Texas. Her passion for bringing meaningful learning to students let her to cultivate a technology-forward library that includes a makerspace and coding club. She loves sharing her knowledge with her peers and presents on topics that impact future ready libraries.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

Disney Coding Adventures

Friendly Disney characters make coding fun and accessible for beginners—no device required. Can you help Anna build a snowman? Then you can write an algorithm! Simple projects teach coding basics such as looping, conditionals, and identifying bugs and errors. View available downloads →