A Book Review of Unplugged Tots from Busy Busy Learning

We live in a world where preparing children for the future feels both exciting and overwhelming.

Technology is everywhere, but that doesn’t mean learning must always happen on a screen.

Through play, experimentation, and curiosity, children can develop foundational skills like problem-solving, sequencing, and logical thinking — skills that underpin computational thinking and coding.

I was thrilled to read a recent blog by Lisa, who reviewed Unplugged Tots and captured so well the way the book makes coding approachable for children and adults alike. Lisa highlights how the activities are playful, easy to set up with everyday materials, and adaptable for different ages and abilities. She also notes how the book empowers parents and educators with language and strategies to guide children through each activity.

You can check out Lisa’s full post here.

Her review reminded me why I created Unplugged Tots: to give families and educators confidence that coding concepts don’t need a screen to take root. When children can explore, experiment, and “think like a coder” in their everyday environment, they build curiosity, creativity, and resilience — skills that are transferable far beyond technology.

By referencing Lisa’s review, I hope to give you a clear picture of how others are experiencing the book, while also sharing why these screen-free activities remain so central to my vision for preparing children for a digital future.