Books & Bubbles with Hannah Hagon
Join us for an inspiring evening of Books & Bubbles with local author Hannah Hagon.
Date: 30th October 2025, 7.30PM
Venue: David’s Bookshop. This is an in person event (not available to attend online)
Event to start at 7.30pm, doors & bar opening 7pm.
General admission tickets are £7, ticket prices will be redeemable against the books on the night. Please note there are no physical tickets, your name will be added to a guestlist after purchasing and this will get you entry at the event.
Hannah is the author of Unplugged Tots, a book that helps parents nurture curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving in young children without relying on screens. Drawing on her background in tech and her passion for helping families, Hannah has created a movement that shows how unplugged play can not only lay the foundations for lifelong learning but also teach crucial skills that will help our children.
This special evening will be a chance to:
• Enjoy a glass of bubbles in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
• Hear Hannah share the story behind Unplugged Tots, why she wrote it, and how it’s sparking change in homes and classrooms.
• Join in the conversation: there will be time for questions, discussion, and honest chat about the realities of parenting in the digital age.
• Get your copy of Unplugged Tots signed and meet Hannah in person.
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, educator, or simply curious about raising screen-smart children, this will be an evening full of fresh ideas, laughs, honest parent talk and encouragement.
Big Computing Leadership Conference
I’ll be leading a discussion on Computational Thinking in the Early Years — exploring how the foundations of skills such as problem-solving, sequencing, and pattern recognition laid in early childhood can shape the innovators and creators of tomorrow.
Drawing from my research and real-world experience with Unplugged Tots, I’ll share practical, screen-free approaches to introducing computational thinking through play. We’ll unpack what this looks like in nurseries and classrooms and how simple, playful interactions can ignite and inspire our children to be curious about how the world works.
This session is designed to be hands-on and collaborative — expect to leave with fresh ideas, practical strategies, and a renewed confidence in nurturing computational thinking long before children ever touch a computer.
I’ll also be bringing copies of my book “Unplugged Tots” that is designed to support practictioners.
CAS Conference 2025
The CAS organisation exists to help computing specialist or a teacher of any subject eager to integrate digital technologies into the classroom. The CAS Conference offers insights and practical strategies for all and I'll be joining Dr Yasemin Allsop to talk about computational thinking through stories.
Teaching Computational Thinking Through Stories
Dr Yasemin Allsop, Prof Filiz Kalelioglu, Dr Melike Aslan, Hannah Hagon , UCL
Stories provide children with a natural and engaging way to explore the world, fostering imagination and creativity while making learning more meaningful. When learning is connected to storytelling, it becomes more relevant, enjoyable, and easier to remember. This is especially true for abstract concepts like Computational Thinking (CT), which can sometimes feel disconnected from children's everyday experiences. In this workshop, we explore how stories can be powerful tools for teaching CT concepts and approaches.
By embedding CT into storytelling through both plugged and unplugged activities, we create learning experiences that are interactive, hands-on, and appropriate for young learners with diverse needs. Activities such as retelling a story, identifying patterns, sequencing events, and breaking narratives into structural parts (characters, actions, and settings) naturally align with key CT skills like decomposition, pattern recognition, and algorithmic thinking. Throughout the session, we will showcase practical examples of story-based activities that integrate CT into classroom lessons. You will gain insights into how to design engaging learning experiences that not only teach computational thinking but also enhance children's literacy, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Whether you are new to CT or looking for innovative ways to incorporate it into your teaching, we hope that this workshop will provide valuable strategies and inspiration.
Family Learning Festival: Unplugged Tots showcase
This free, one-hour online session will explore ways to empower children to become curious, adaptable and confident thinkers.
EASE Summit 4th European Summit of STEAM Educators
Unplug and Play: Growing thinkers in the Early Years through screen-free activities
How can screen-free experiences support the development of computational thinking in Early Years?
Hannah Hagon, Unplugged Tots founder and author of “Unplugged Tots” explores how educators can embed computational thinking skills into everyday learning without a screen in sight. Bridging research and real-world practice, Hannah shares classroom-ready activities aligned with a developmental framework for computational thinking. Through playful, low-prep strategies rooted in computational thinking, this session will demonstrate how educators can build flexible, engaging learning environments without relying on digital tools. This is not about being anti-tech. It’s about reclaiming the fun and art of unplugged play.
Register to attend this online conference here
Icknield Infant and Nursery School After School Club - Summer Term 2
Unplugged Tots After School Club
Give your child the chance to explore, create, and think in new ways...all through hands-on, screen-free activities. They’ll build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and learn how to approach challenges with curiosity and creativity. It’s all about having fun while building important life skills — and they might even surprise you with what they come up with!
What to Expect:
Each session will feature a variety of fun and engaging activities including:
Construction and building – Using blocks and other items to create and explore.
Creative arts and crafts – Encouraging creativity with diverse materials and techniques.
Storytelling and movement – Sparking imagination through stories and physical fun.
Group games and teamwork – Building social skills and collaboration through play.
15:30 - 16:15
Mon 2 June
Mon 9 June
Mon 16 June
Mon 23 June
Mon 30 June
Mon 7 July
Mon 14 July
Mon 21 July
Come join the fun — let’s see what they’ll create!
Story Power
I’m so exited to have been invited to run a session talking about the power of reading together and discussing my upcoming book “Unplugged Tots”
In this full-day, in-person conference, we will look at the how storytelling, sharing stories and reading can inform and enrich family learning practice, activities and programmes by exploring themes such as:
boosting well-being and relationships by reading together for pleasure
optimising learning and engagement by reading together
learning maths, science or other subjects through storytelling
diffusing difficult situations or talking about challenging topics through storytelling
dialogic learning and co-creating stories
using props and multisensory resources in story building
identity and culture formation
what do stories do: storytelling and cognition
We will also welcome storytellers and poets to help delegates experience the magic of storytelling and story co-creation first-hand.
The conference includes refreshments, lunch and networking opportunities.
Download the full programme of presentations and workshops
I’ll be with the following speakers and workshop leaders :
Keynote: Cally Poplak, MD, HarperCollins Children's Books and Farshore on 'The power of reading and being read to'
Speakers:
Katie Bareham, Doorstep Library
Nicola Wallis, Fitzwilliam Museum
Olivia Richards, The Story Project
Lucy Webber, The Story Museum and Liz Fraser-Betts, The Story Exchange
Nicola Pomery and Mariam de Haan, British Library
Arwenna Davis and Camilla Reid, BookTrust
Gem Smith, Take A Part CIO
Workshops from:
Jeszemma Howl, Fatherhood Institute
Dr Sabine Little, University of Sheffield
Usifu Jalloh, Connection with Wonder
Vanessa Woolf, Connection with Wonder
Emma Leeson, SAPERE
Dr Alastair Daniel, The Story Tent, University of Roehampton
Anna Harriott, Stories in the Dust and Ian Williams, Southampton University
Icknield Infant and Nursery School After School Club - Summer Term 1
Unplugged Tots After School Club
Give your child the chance to explore, create, and think in new ways...all through hands-on, screen-free activities. They’ll build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and learn how to approach challenges with curiosity and creativity. It’s all about having fun while building important life skills — and they might even surprise you with what they come up with!
What to Expect:
Each session will feature a variety of fun and engaging activities including:
Construction and building – Using blocks and other items to create and explore.
Creative arts and crafts – Encouraging creativity with diverse materials and techniques.
Storytelling and movement – Sparking imagination through stories and physical fun.
Group games and teamwork – Building social skills and collaboration through play.
15:30 - 16:15
Mon 28 April
Mon 12 May
Mon 19 May
Come join the fun — let’s see what they’ll create!
Unplug and Play
Unplug and Play - Problem solve, create and craft
Explore patterns, symmetry, and artistic expression through hands-on, Easter themed, screen-free activities.
Spend quality time with your child, embracing their (and your) creativity and developing fine motor skills.
This workshop is a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to connect and unleash their inner artists.
One Tech World
I’m speaking at One Tech World
About the Conference
On March 28, 2025, We Are Tech Women delivers their sixth global virtual learning experience. This year’s conference will be a dynamic space for exploring emerging technologies and disruptive trends across the industry—and thanks to the support of our exceptional sponsors, attendance will be entirely FREE.
Join globally renowned speakers and an inspiring group of TechWomen100 award alumni as share invaluable insights in interactive sessions spanning a wide range of technology topics. Beyond thought-provoking presentations, there will be career development panels, engaging fireside chats, and robust networking opportunities through live chat rooms.
Unplugging the future: Fostering tech talent through early years play
Hannah will be discussing how to introduce core computational thinking concepts like decomposition, pattern recognition, and algorithmic thinking through hands-on, interactive play. These skills are not just for future coders; they are essential for everyone, from entrepreneurs and innovators to employees at all levels.
By fostering these skills in early childhood, we can empower the next generation to smash that glass ceiling and become successful leaders in their chosen fields.
Past event: CamJam
Past Event:
CamJam celebrates Raspberry Pi’s 13th (unofficial) Birthday!
The first ever Raspberry Pi computer was released 13 years ago, but its birthday was 29th February! So, we will officially celebrate its unofficial 13th birthday on 1st March instead.
This CamJam is being hosted at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory (at the William Gates Building) with the support of Raspberry Pi.
Please note: this is a ticketed event with a small admission fee for adults, however if this would affect your ability to attend, please contact us
Children must always be supervised while at CamJam, so if you are under 18, please make sure you are accompanied by a parent or guardian who has their own ticket.
We are fully inclusive of technology: if your project is based around an Arduino, micro:bit or something else, we would still love to see it!
Activities
We are going to be offering an assortment of activities throughout the day, which will include:
• Talks - aimed at a variety of different abilities and on a variety of different topics.
• Workshops - to allow participants to learn and practice skills.
• Show and Tell - an area for makers to show off their projects and talk to Jam participants about them.