for 4 classes

Beginner Programming/Coding With a Robot for Ages 4-6. (4 Week Class)

Completed by 1 learner

Ages 4-6

Live Group Class

In this 4 week class your child will learn the basics of coding with Botley the robot. Robot not needed. We will meet once a week.

Mrs. Thelen

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(115 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 4 weeks

2-4 learners per class

25 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

4 live meetings

1 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Coding and programming are how we communicate with technology.  This 4-week class is your child’s first introduction to coding and programming with the help of Botley the robot. This would make a great STEM class.
Each week we will continue to build the coding skills needed to control my robot, learning how to think ahead and in the language needed to program successfully.  The focus will be on how the importance of the right order and correct number of instructions to get the robot to where we want him to go! We will use the same robot each week so that your child's skills can be built upon using the same robot, but they don’t need to have their own one to have fun and learn.
Each session we will go over what was covered before as a reminder, and then demonstrate the moves/instructions needed that session, such as Right, Left, Forward, Backward and Transmit. Each child will tell me the instructions so the challenge can be completed in one transmission to the robot. This helps the child think through each step of the instruction in advance to make sure the robot will meet the challenge. They will also learn about the importance of being exact when coding. 
Your child will also be given the opportunity to help explain to other children how to do each challenge if they want to and if it is needed.

Some of the tasks we will do are to reach a goal, such as collect and transport a ball, avoid obstacles and get around a maze!  The class will be interactive and your child will be encouraged to join in as they feel comfortable. Your child will learn to do basic coding/programming through a fun and collaborative way with no robot needed.

The outline below is a guide of what your child may learn, but we will go at the pace of the learners. The lessons will progress at the leaner’s pace and will include:
Week 1: Collect an item.
Week 2: collect and return, and collect in order.
Week 3: Soccer.
Week 4:Construction zone.

Botley is programmed in a similar way to the Beebot that many schools use in Technology class. Your child will be able to build on the skills that they are learning in school with this Botley robot.

***This class will require 2 or more children to run***

Learning Goals

To program a robot using a programmer.
To think think through every step sequentially in a challenge.
To collaborate with others to meet the challenge.

Other Details

Supply List

No materials are needed but if you want to help your child with the directions you can print out the link.

2 files available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Mrs. Thelen

Joined February, 2022

5.0

115reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Iowa Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education from Roehampton University of London

My name is Mrs. Thelen. I earned my Teaching degree in England back in 2002 and started teaching in England that same year and have continued ever since. I have also worked in Denmark, Oregon, Texas and Utah since then. I have a license to teach from the state of Utah and Iowa.
I have taught children ranging from 6 weeks to 10 years in private and public schools, I have taught all general subjects in this setting, mostly teaching 4–6-year-old and I love it!
I believe that children learn best when they are interested and engaged in the learning. I will be using fun ways to teach your child and every child will get a chance to participate in my small group setting.

 I am going to also do a basic coding/programming class for children aged 4-8 using a small robot that the children will learn how to make it move and give me the instructions to fill challenges each time. The children will be thinking through each step to achieve the goal, all while having fun with technology.

I have carried out similar activities in school setting and feel it will benefit children online too. I have worked teaching kindergarten online for the ending period of 2020 school year when Covid hit and the whole of the school year starting 2020-21. During this period, I focused on making sure that along with regular subjects the children could still make connections with myself, and other children, and still be creative.

Some fun facts about me are that I love living in different places, I love creating things and I am also the second eldest of 9 children and have loved being with children all my life!