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How to Catch a Leprechaun Sequence Coding Activity

Help Paddy the Leprechaun collect all of his gold coins and get to the rainbow by coding the shortest sequence in this leprechaun sequence coding activity!!

This free worksheet is great to print to use in a classroom or even at home! We like to practice verbalizing our sequences as well because it helps to practice coding concepts in different ways in order to master them!

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Why are Unplugged Coding Activities Important?

Unplugged coding activities are designed to build the foundation of coding.

These activities are essentially games and activities that teach children how to think logically about objects, how to break down large tasks into smaller tasks that are easier to complete, and how to identify errors.

Working hands-on makes coding concepts tangible and unplugged coding activities are ideal for young coders.

Unplugged coding activities are pretty easy to set up. We recently used basic coding concepts to code artwork!

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Why Teach Preschoolers to Code?

Computational thinking can be used to solve problems in almost all areas of our lives and helps kids develop some pretty great life skills that can apply to a variety of situations.

A computational thinker approaches problems by:

  • Experimenting and playing to solve a problem that might have more than one possible solution
  • Working together with others to reach a common goal
  • Persevering when faced with a difficult problem
  • Finding and fixing errors in complex problems
  • Designing and making solutions for open-ended problems
  • Understanding their own strengths and weaknesses

Teaching toddlers and preschoolers to think like a computer programmer only strengthens their ability to interact and make logical connections with computers as they grow.

Unplugged coding activities offer parents and educators a unique opportunity to get children as young as 2 started with logical thinking activities without the need for a computer.

Related Unplugged Coding Activities

How to Catch a Leprechaun Sequence Coding Activity

One part of computer programming is making a solid plan.

Computer programmers make a plan in order to think of problems that might appear and solutions for how they are going to deal with them.

The goal of this activity is to find the shortest path from start to finish. 

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How are Sequences involved in Coding?

Sequences help children to recognize patterns that make the world around them more understandable and predictable.

Sequences are one of the three basic structures in programming along with selections and loops. With these three structures, any task can be diagrammed.

In a sequence, an action leads to another action that follows in a predetermined order or pattern.

Not only is sequencing an important concept to learn for coding, but it is also incredibly important for identifying components in stories by sequencing events.

How to Catch a Leprechaun Sequence Coding Worksheet

Help Paddy the Leprechaun avoid being seen and get to the Pot-of-Gold by coding the correct sequence around the people and traps!

This worksheet is designed for young kid coders.

There is only one correct sequence to navigate Paddy through the leprechaun traps!

You can also pair this unplugged coding activity with Let’s Go Code to build the maze, code out our steps, and take turns being Paddy the Leprechaun!

Leaping Leprechauns Sequence Coding Worksheet

Help Paddy the Leprechaun collect all of the gold coins and find the rainbow!

You must find the shortest path for Paddy by writing up, down, right, and left arrows in the boxes along the path.

This worksheet is designed for more experienced kid coders.  

Programmers try to keep code short and simple whenever they can. Think like a programmer to pick the shortest path!

There are a few different paths that you can take, so make sure to count the steps along the way and pick the path that is the shortest.

Help Paddy the Leprechaun collect all of his gold coins and get to the rainbow by coding the shortest sequence in this leprechaun sequence coding activity!! #teachkidstocode #freeworksheets #codingactivitiesforkids #STEM #STEAM #unpluggedcoding

In case you get stuck, here is the shortest path for Paddy the Leprechaun to take.

Make sure to write your code in the boxes long the path and count the boxes with the coins too. 

PIN THIS IMAGE TO SAVE THIS UNPLUGGED CODING ACTIVITY!

Help Paddy the Leprechaun avoid being caught by coding the sequence between the traps in this leprechaun sequence coding activity!! #teachkidstocode #freeworksheets #codingactivitiesforkids #STEM #STEAM #unpluggedcoding

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Hey there, I’m Toni! I’m a software engineer and Maker Mom that finds my joy in unleashing my children’s curiosity by exploring STEAM concepts with my fantastic five!

When I’m not chasing toddlers or raising tweens, you can find me tearing things up and putting them back together over here at Our Family Code.

I am the owner and content creator of multiple educational websites designed to increase access to STEAM & STEM education with a focus on teaching computer science and coding to kids of all ages!

You can also find out more about me by visiting ToniGardner.com!

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