Working with Valerie Critten, Sarah Critten and David Messer, this study explored the possibility of utilising everyday items and topics to develop CT abilities in a class of 24 four-to-five-year-old children. Over six weekly sessions, the children took part in innovative guided play activities integrated with class topics: Celebrations, Forest School and Christmas.

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Computational Thinking and Programming in Early Childhood Education)

This research allows teachers to get an understanding as well as practical support to help their practice and improve outcomes for children aged 4-5 years old.