Fun Beginner Intro to Coding/Programming/STEM With a Robot 4-8 Years. 1/10
In this fun and interactive introduction class, your child will be given the chance to learn how to program and move Botley the robot while completing challenges. Every session is different. Lesson 1/10 of my course.
Mrs. Thelen
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(115)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This one-time class will be an 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, they will orally give me the code (the directions) that I will need to program for the robot to move. We will move onto using the coding cards to see what the program is that we will have for each challenge and make corrections as needed. If they struggle the other children and I will give help as needed. 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. Every session is different depending on the ability of the children and group as we create challenges for the robot and your child to achieve. Your child does not need a robot, prior coding skills or any materials. This class will give a taste of what my weekly class will be like bot live and flex version, but can be repeated as many times as they’d like! I have provided some worksheets so your child can work on how they would solve the challenges for the other children. They are not essential but if your child's attention may wander a bit while it is not their turn I would recommend printing out the pdf so they can still be working on the challenges or they can point to show what they would do. The multi-day classes are currently separated by age, 4-6, and 6-9 and 1 on 1 that all go at the pace of the learners, and dive more into the details and fun of programming the robot. This would make a great STEM class for enrichment for both homeschooled children and school 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. ***This class will require 2 or more children to run***
Learning Goals
Your child will think through the steps to reach the goal and communicate these steps to me.
They will work on direction giving from the view of the robot.
Your child will collaborate to achieve the challenges where needed.
Other Details
Supply List
No materials are essential for this fun class but you can download the pdf and have your child complete to aid your child when it is not their turn.
3 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2022
5.0
115reviews
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
Live One-Time Class
$9
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 404 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-8
2-4 learners per class
