EYFS Technology Unit - Understanding Coding / Beebots / Selecting and using a computer program

Unit of 4 lessons - EYFS Technology (Understanding the World)
Covers the 40-60 months, ELG and starts to cover ELG+ exceeding statements.

Lessons include colour coded differentiated questioning, TA role, key words and focus activities.

Lesson sequence:
1) Understanding the concept of coding
2) Coding the Beebots (Forwards / Backwards)
3) Coding the Beebots (Left / Right)
4) Selecting, opening and using a computer program (Paint)

40-60 months
• Completes a simple program on a computer.
• Uses ICT hardware to interact with age-appropriate computer software.

Early Learning Goal
Children recognise that a range of technology is used in places such as homes and schools. They select and use technology for particular purposes.

ELG+ exceeding
Children find out about and use a range of everyday technology. They select appropriate applications that support an identified need – for example in deciding how best to make a record of a special event in their lives, such as a journey on a steam train.