Introduction To Coding (Scratch & Programming Basics) Year 2

About Course

The Introduction to Coding course in Year 2 builds on early coding experiences to introduce pupils to basic programming concepts using Scratch and other age-appropriate tools. Learners create simple programs, animations, and interactive stories while developing logical thinking, sequencing, and problem-solving skills. The course encourages creativity, collaboration, and confidence in using technology responsibly.
Key Focus Areas
Understanding what programs and algorithms are
Using Scratch blocks to create sequences of instructions
Events, movement, and simple animations
Introduction to loops and repetition
Debugging simple errors
Creating simple interactive stories and games
Working independently and collaboratively on projects

Course Content

AUTUMN TERM
Focus: Coding Foundations

Week 1: What is coding?
Week 2: Algorithms (simple instructions)
Week 3: Sequencing steps
Week 4: Patterns in coding
Week 5: Introduction to Scratch Jr
Week 6: Moving a character (basic blocks)
Week 7: Making a character change direction
Week 8: Creating a simple animation
Week 9: Debugging (fixing mistakes)
Week 10: Mini Coding Project #1

SPRING TERM
Focus: Scratch Jr Skills

Week 1: Adding characters & backgrounds
Week 2: Motion blocks
Week 3: Looks blocks
Week 4: Sound blocks
Week 5: Adding speech bubbles
Week 6: Creating a story animation
Week 7: Loops (repeat blocks)
Week 8: Creating simple games
Week 9: Debugging practice
Week 10: Mini Coding Project #2

SUMMER TERM
Focus: Creative Programming

Week 1: Scratch Jr storytelling
Week 2: Coding a dance animation
Week 3: Coding characters to interact
Week 4: Building a maze game
Week 5: Adding sound effects
Week 6: Introduction to events (“When clicked”)
Week 7: Multi-scene stories
Week 8: Improving projects with details
Week 9: Final debugging
Week 10: End-of-Year Coding Showcase

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