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16
weekly
Ongoing Junior Coding & Programming
Completed by 28 learners
Ages 4-7
Live Group Class
This ongoing class is for beginner coders who want to explore programming. Students will learn the basics of coding, as they program and work through fun challenges. We will learn to code with images rather than words.
During these lessons students will learn, try, apply and connect with coding as we learn to code a program. We delves into the meaning of coding and how to use it with weekly challenges. Students will learn coding and programming skills such as how to use Commands, Functions, Loops and Variables. This class works with limited reading, as we use pictures to code our characters. However, the coding concepts are transferable.
Lesson Structure:
- I will explicitly teach new skill.
- I will model how to use new skill.
- Students are supported through a number of challenges to practice using the new skill.
- Students will have a chance to share what they have created, if they wish.
Lesson 1: How to make codes
Lesson 2: Programming
Lesson 3: What are Loops?
Lesson 4: Loops to Collect Treasure
This lesson is beginner friendly and suited for students who really want to understand why we code and how it can be used in the future.
Students do not need to download software or have a log in for this class.
Learning Goals
- Use real language in coding
- See how coding is used in every day life
- Solve a problem using coding skills
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using Code.org during this lesson. Students can create a login for this website, but it is not essential.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
I am a qualified elementary teacher with 6 years of classroom experience. I have been a leader in teaching technology in schools during this time. This lesson has been taken directly from my classroom experience.