Intro to Programming Lesson
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Intro to Programming Lesson

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A standards-based lesson that guides you to teach early learners how to be a computer programmer. 

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Teach primary students how to write their own code. Coding is an abstract concept. One that is difficult for PreK and Kindergarten students to visualize. This lesson teaches them in a hands-on, concrete way what it means to write your own code and be a programmer. After downloading this resource you will receive a standards-based activity for young students to write their own code. 

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Included

This resource includes: 

  • Standards Based lesson that outlines how to introduce computer programming to early learners. Standards are listed below. 
  • 4 unplugged activities to teach the concept of programming, or writing your own code.
  • A list of suggested interactive picture books to teach the concept of programming. And that also gets students up and moving. 
  • Directions and materials for the activity Partner Programmer. Includes color and black and white option to print. 
  • Directions for the activities Mirror Me and Stop & Walk. Unplugged activities that get your students up and moving while also coding.
  • Station task cards to be placed at stations. These are great visuals for pre-readers to identify the station. They also provide directions for any older student or adult that may run the station. 
  • Editable slideshow that guides you through the lesson. Slides include teacher notes and a choice board. 

Standards

This activity meets the following standards:

CSTA: 

  • Create programs that include sequences, events, loops, and conditionals.

ISTE:

  • Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies.
  • Students understand how automation works and use algorithmic thinking to develop a sequence of steps to create and test automated solutions.

Included

This resource includes: 

  • Standards Based lesson that outlines how to introduce computer programming to early learners. Standards are listed below. 
  • 4 unplugged activities to teach the concept of programming, or writing your own code.
  • A list of suggested interactive picture books to teach the concept of programming. And that also gets students up and moving. 
  • Directions and materials for the activity Partner Programmer. Includes color and black and white option to print. 
  • Directions for the activities Mirror Me and Stop & Walk. Unplugged activities that get your students up and moving while also coding.
  • Station task cards to be placed at stations. These are great visuals for pre-readers to identify the station. They also provide directions for any older student or adult that may run the station. 
  • Editable slideshow that guides you through the lesson. Slides include teacher notes and a choice board. 

Standards

This activity meets the following standards:

CSTA: 

  • Create programs that include sequences, events, loops, and conditionals.

ISTE:

  • Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies.
  • Students understand how automation works and use algorithmic thinking to develop a sequence of steps to create and test automated solutions.

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