Before the lesson
Download classroom resources
Activity set-up
Learning objectives
- To understand the meaning of directional arrows
- To follow a simple sequence of instructions
EYFS outcomes
Personal, social and emotional development
ELG: Managing self
- Be confident to try new activities and show independence, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge
Characteristics of Effective Learning
- Playing and exploring
- 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 experiment with programming a Bee-bot/Blue-bot.
To explore and tinker with hardware to develop familiarity and introduce relevant vocabulary.
Note any specific next steps for individual children.