INTRODUCTION TO CODING (Scratch Jr Year 1)

About Course

The Introduction to Coding course introduces Year 1 learners to the basics of programming using ScratchJr. Through fun, visual, and interactive activities, pupils learn how to create simple animations and stories by giving step-by-step instructions. The course develops logical thinking, problem-solving skills, creativity, and early computational thinking in a playful and supportive environment.

Key Focus Areas
Understanding what coding is
Using ScratchJr blocks to create simple programs
Sequencing instructions (beginning, middle, end)
Creating simple animations and stories
Developing logical thinking and problem-solving skills
Working collaboratively and independently on simple projects

Course Content

AUTUMN TERM
Theme: Getting Started with Coding – Understanding Basic Commands

Week 1: What Is Coding?
Week 2: Introduction to Scratch Jr
Week 3: Movement Blocks
Week 4: Sequencing Instructions
Week 5: Creating a Mini Animation
Week 6: Using Start Blocks
Week 7: Editing Characters & Backgrounds
Week 8: Story Scene 1
Week 9: Story Scene 2
Week 10: My First Coding Project

SPRING TERM
Theme: Building Stories, Using Events & Simple Loops

Week 1: Review of Autumn Coding Skills
Week 2: Introduction to Events
Week 3: Speech & Sound Blocks
Week 4: Using Loops (Repeat Blocks)
Week 5: Timing Blocks
Week 6: Creating Storyboard
Week 7: Building a 3-Scene Story
Week 8: Scene 2 (Middle Action)
Week 9: Scene 3 (Ending)
Week 10: Showcase Project

SUMMER TERM
Theme: Problem-Solving, Debugging & Creativity

Week 1: What Is Debugging?
Week 2: Find the Mistake
Week 3: Creating Mazes
Week 4: Create Your Own Maze
Week 5: Animation Project: “My Day at School”
Week 6: Adding Background Transitions
Week 7: Mini Game Design Intro
Week 8: Build the Game
Week 9: Improve & Debug
Week 10: Final Coding Project Presentation

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