Lesson 3: Simple Bee-Bot programming

Children experiment with programming a Bee-bot/Blue-bot and to learn how to give simple commands

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Next steps

To learn that an algorithm is a set of instructions to carry out a task, in a specific order

To follow an algorithm as part of an unplugged game.

To learn to debug instructions, with the help of an adult, when things go wrong.

Make a note of any specific next steps for individual children.

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Sophie Pickles,  
Computing specialist
Sophie is an expert Early Years consultant. She has spent many years both teaching in Reception and leading, in her role of Head of Early Years and senior manager at an outstanding-rated, child-led setting. Sophie now works with many national educational…
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