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What would the best way to introduce a 5-6 yo kid to computer programming, analytical thinking, tech in general?

Some games designed for it? Actual programming languages (like logo with the turtle)?

I want to see if my kid would be interested but also don't wanna pressure her

Might be a bit advanced if not at reading level yet but the 8 y/o and I got an ORIC Atmos setup with an old TV monitor last year. She seems to be having fun with the manual which walks you through learning BASIC by programming the Atmos from scratch.  

The manual itself is super accessibly written for kids and I think naturally nudges them to start messing around making simple games by the end of it.

I would also bookmark the BASIC 10-liner challenge. I think regardless of age, feeling like youre part of community helps a lot with motivation/self-exploring:

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Might be a bit advanced if not at reading level yet but the 8 y/o and I got an ORIC Atmos setup with an old TV monitor last year. She seems to be having fun with the manual which walks you through learning BASIC by programming the Atmos from scratch.  

The manual itself is super accessibly written for kids and I think naturally nudges them to start messing around making simple games by the end of it.

I would also bookmark the BASIC 10-liner challenge. I think regardless of age, feeling like youre part of community helps a lot with motivation/self-exploring: https://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium/games-list-2024