WEEKLY TEACHING PLAN – TERM 1
WEEK 1: Introduction to Computing
Focus
What is a computer and what does it do?
Learning Objectives
Recognise that computers help us do tasks
Understand that computers follow instructions
Key Vocabulary
Computer, instruction, machine
Teaching Steps
Starter:
Talk about machines at home (TV, phone, radio)
Main Activity:
Teacher gives simple instructions (stand up, sit down)
Learners follow instructions exactly
Plenary:
Discuss what happens when instructions are not followed
Differentiation
Support: Demonstrate actions
Extension: Learners give instructions to classmates
Assessment
Observation and questioning
WEEK 2: Understanding Instructions (Algorithms)
Focus
Instructions as step-by-step actions
Learning Objectives
Understand instructions as steps
Follow simple algorithms
Key Vocabulary
Instruction, step, algorithm
Teaching Steps
Starter:
Discuss daily routines (washing hands)
Main Activity:
List steps for brushing teeth
Act out steps together
Plenary:
Ask learners why steps are important
Differentiation
Support: Use pictures
Extension: Learners suggest extra steps
Assessment
Oral explanation of steps
WEEK 3: Sequencing Steps
Focus
Correct order of instructions
Learning Objectives
Arrange steps in the correct order
Use first, next, last
Key Vocabulary
Sequence, order, first, next, last
Teaching Steps
Starter:
Mix up steps for getting dressed
Main Activity:
Learners arrange picture cards in correct order
Plenary:
Explain what happens if order is wrong
Differentiation
Support: Fewer steps
Extension: Longer sequences
Assessment
Correct sequencing
WEEK 4: Directional Language
Focus
Movement and direction
Learning Objectives
Use directional words
Follow movement instructions
Key Vocabulary
Forward, backward, left, right
Teaching Steps
Starter:
Simon Says game
Main Activity:
Move around classroom using directions
Plenary:
Learners explain directions used
Differentiation
Support: Physical guidance
Extension: Combine directions
Assessment
Observation of movement
WEEK 5: Simple Commands (Arrows)
Focus
Commands as symbols
Learning Objectives
Use arrows as commands
Understand arrows control movement
Key Vocabulary
Command, arrow, move
Teaching Steps
Starter:
Show arrow cards
Main Activity:
Move an object using arrow commands
Plenary:
Predict where the object will go
Differentiation
Support: One arrow at a time
Extension: Multiple arrows
Assessment
Prediction accuracy
WEEK 6: Simple Programming
Focus
Giving commands to control actions
Learning Objectives
Understand programming as giving instructions
Use commands to reach a target
Teaching Steps
Starter:
Recap arrow commands
Main Activity:
Guide a toy to a target using arrows
Plenary:
Discuss what worked and why
Differentiation
Support: Short paths
Extension: Longer paths
Assessment
Task completion
WEEK 7: Debugging (Fixing Mistakes)
Focus
Identifying and correcting errors
Learning Objectives
Recognise wrong instructions
Correct mistakes
Key Vocabulary
Error, mistake, fix
Teaching Steps
Starter:
Teacher makes a “wrong move”
Main Activity:
Learners correct incorrect paths
Plenary:
Explain what was wrong
Differentiation
Support: Highlight error
Extension: Create own wrong path
Assessment
Ability to identify errors
WEEK 8: Data Around Us
Focus
What is data?
Learning Objectives
Understand data as information
Count objects
Key Vocabulary
Data, count, number
Teaching Steps
Starter:
Count learners in class
Main Activity:
Count classroom objects
Plenary:
Discuss what data tells us
Differentiation
Support: Small quantities
Extension: Compare numbers
Assessment
Correct counting
WEEK 9: Sorting Data
Focus
Organising information
Learning Objectives
Sort objects by colour or type
Key Vocabulary
Sort, group, same, different
Teaching Steps
Starter:
Sort learners by shoe colour
Main Activity:
Sort classroom objects
Plenary:
Explain sorting choices
Differentiation
Support: One category
Extension: Two categories
Assessment
Correct grouping
WEEK 10: Using Data to Answer Questions
Focus
Data helps us answer questions
Learning Objectives
Use data to respond to simple questions
Teaching Steps
Starter:
Ask “Which colour is most?”
Main Activity:
Use counted data to answer questions
Plenary:
Discuss answers
Assessment
Verbal responses
WEEK 11: Revision
Focus
Review of all concepts
Activities
Games
Practical tasks
Question and answer
Assessment
Participation and understanding
WEEK 12: Assessment & Reflection
Focus
Demonstrating learning
Activities
Practical tasks
Teacher checklist
Learner reflection (verbal)
Outcome
Teacher records attainment