The Phonics of Coding - The Coding Vocabulary Book for Children

The coding vocabulary book that teaches children aged 11 and up the WORDS of programming before they write a single line of code.

You teach a child the sounds before you expect them to read, you teach them to count before you expect them to do maths, this is exactly that but for coding.

This is step 1 where children learn all the building blocks of coding, all the coding words and fully grasp them. (Step 2 which is ‘spot the code all around you’ will be added to this same PDF and sent as an update for free soon)

NOTE - Step 3 which is ‘coding word problems’ will be covered by other resources coming soon

If you are looking for a coding education resource that gives children a genuine understanding of computer science concepts, programming vocabulary, and coding fundamentals — without a screen, without a device, and without overwhelm — this is it.

A first-of-its-kind coding ebook for kids aged 11 and up - built on one simple belief: that every child already thinks like a programmer. They follow algorithms every morning getting dressed. They use loops every time they wash up. They apply conditionals every time they decide what to wear based on the weather. They just don't know the words yet.

This book gives them the words.

Covering 34 essential coding concepts - from algorithms and variables to recursion, pseudocode, and Boolean logic - every lesson is written in plain English, grounded in everyday human experience, and explained with the kind of clarity that makes a child think "I already knew that" rather than "I'll never understand this."

What makes this book different:

This book does not require any device or gadget or screentime. Every concept is explained through the daily routines, school experiences, and real human moments that children aged 11 and up already live. Because coding logic isn't something that lives inside a computer - it's something humans have always done.

Each lesson includes a precise definition, three everyday analogies drawn from real life, and a clear explanation of why and when programmers actually use the concept — so children don't just memorise words, they understand them.

Perfect for:

• Children aged 11 and up beginning their coding journey
• Parents who want to give their child a genuine head start before they touch a programming language
• Teachers and educators looking for a classroom coding vocabulary resource
• Homeschooling families covering computer science fundamentals
• Any young person preparing for GCSE Computer Science who wants to understand the vocabulary before the exam pressure begins