Lesson 1: Exploring hardware tinker tray

Pupils explore and tinker with different hardware and are introduced to the relevant vocabulary

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Before the lesson

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Learning objectives

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EYFS outcomes

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Activity

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Teacher notes

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Key vocabulary

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Observations

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Next steps

To learn how to explore and tinker with hardware to develop familiarity and introduce relevant vocabulary. 

To recognise that a range of technology is used in places such as homes and schools.

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Sophie Pickles,  
Computing specialist
Sophie is an expert Early Years consultant. She has spent many years both teaching in Reception and leading, in her role of Head of Early Years and senior manager at an outstanding-rated, child-led setting. Sophie now works with many national educational…
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