$25
per session
Beginning Coding/Programming With a Robot 1 on 1 One Time Class. 1/10.
Completed by 29 learners
Ages 4-9
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(115 reviews)
Live video meetings
Meets on demand
25 min
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed25 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
This one-time class will be the first introduction into coding, using Botley the robot. You child will be taught the first steps to programming: how to instruct the robot to reach his goal. The class will focus on the basic instructions Left, Right, Forward and Backward and the importance of the order and exactness of instructions. We will start with how to use the programmer, and then get into it! Each child will be given the chance to practice making the robot move with increasingly difficult tasks. If they struggle I will give help as needed to help guide their thought process. Your child will be taught to think ahead to get to the goal, and then explain what steps need to be programmed to reach the goal. Your child does not need a robot, prior coding skills or any materials. The class can also be for children with a robot. This class will give a taste of what my weekly class will be like, but can be repeated as many times as they’d like! The weekly classes are currently separated by age, 4-7, and 7-9 and 1 on 1 that all go at the pace of the learners, and dive more into the details and fun of programming a robot. This would make a great enrichment STEM class for both homeschooled and schooled children. 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. Further available lessons include, dancing, playing soccer, getting around a maze, loops, and construction.
Learning Goals
Your child will learn the basic steps in programming my robot Botley.
They will think through all the steps to reach the goal and communicate these steps to me.
They will work on direction giving from the view of the robot.Other Details
Supply List
No materials are needed for this fun class but if you want to use some cards to help your child with directions you can print out from this link:
3 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
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!Reviews
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