Book Nook - Program Your Parents: The Hilarious Robot Game Where Kids Give the Commands and Grown-Ups Do EXACTLY What They're Told

One of the assignments I remember best in high school was when our English teacher had us write a descriptive essay on how to make a peanut butter sandwich - and then followed the directions exactly, sometimes to hilarious results. Imagine a student starting the essay with "put peanut butter on the bread" but hasn't actually mentioned opening the package yet. 

As a teacher, I have also incorporated the idea of programming into my math classes, and used it as a homeschool mom. With coding you have to be exact and recognize the robot's limitations. That's the idea behind Program Your Parents: The Hilarious Robot Game Where Kids Give the Commands and Grown-Ups Do EXACTLY What They're Told. 

This book is great for a variety of reasons. It lets kids "be in charge," it teaches the importance of precise language, improves communication skills, works on critical thinking and logic, and also teaches troubleshooting - skills that are important in school and in future careers. And it does this in a humorous, low-pressure way that requires no deep understanding of programming on the part of the adult.

This book would be an excellent resource for all families, especially those who homeschool or want to do some extra enrichment, and could also be incorporated into classrooms in small group settings. There are suggestions for each activity, safety notes, and also clearly laid out ground rules to make sure that everyone has a positive experience.