In the third grade, informatics is less about coding and more about training the brain to think structurally. The curriculum designed by Alexander Goryachev is famous for its "unplugged" approach—teaching complex concepts through paper, pencil, and puzzles. Among these, riddles and logical tasks are the most effective tools for engaging young minds.

Goryachev’s riddles typically focus on three core areas:

Goryachev’s riddles are more than just "time-fillers" in a lesson plan. They are the scaffolding for computational thinking. By turning logic into a game, these puzzles ensure that 3rd graders develop a flexible, analytical mindset that will serve them well, whether they eventually become programmers or simply informed digital citizens.