Computational Thinking for Preschoolers: Nurturing Creative Thinkers and Problem Solvers

In today's digital age, being only a consumer of technology is not enough.Understanding its language and principles and leveraging that understanding to evaluate and create information is vital to engaging successfully in school, work, and life.Computational thinking (CT)-a thinking process that develops both logic and creativity and supports breaking down and solving problems-is one essential skill in this digital literacy toolbox.Moreover, CT is relevant for everyone and has application beyond computers and other technology-based devices. In recent years, CT has gained widespread popularity in the field of education.This includes early childhood education, with researchers and practitioners alike recognizing how important it is to provide children with opportunities to practice CT from an early age.As interest in CT grows, many early childhood educators question what exactly CT is, what it involves, its necessity in early childhood, and how to effectively integrate it into early lear