Before the lesson
Learning objectives
- To follow instructions as part of practical activities and games and to learn to debug when things go wrong
- To learn to give simple instructions
- To learn that an algorithm is a set of instructions to carry out a task, in a specific order
EYFS outcomes
Communication and language
- Use talk to help work out problems and organise thinking and activities, and to explain how things work and why they might happen.
Personal, social and emotional development
- ELG: Self-regulation: Give focused attention to what the teacher says, responding appropriately even when engaged in activity, and show an ability to follow instructions involving several ideas or actions.
Physical development
- Know and talk about the different factors that support their overall health and wellbeing
- Further develop the skills they need to manage the school day successfully
Characteristics of Effective Learning
- Active learning
- Creating and thinking critically
Outcomes taken from Development Matters, 2021.
ELGs taken from the Statutory framework for the EYFS, 2021.
Activity
Teacher notes
Key vocabulary
Prompts for learning
Observations
Next steps
- To learn that an algorithm is a set of instructions to carry out a task, in a specific order.
- To use logical reasoning to read simple instructions and predict the outcome.
- Make a note of any specific next steps for individual children.