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Lesson 4: Mouse control - clicking

Developing basic mouse skills, including moving and clicking and using an online paint tool

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Computing systems and networks 1: Using a computer >
Lesson 4: Mouse control – clicking

Before the lesson

Learning objectives

To learn what a mouse is and to develop basic mouse skills such as moving and clicking
To use a simple online paint tool to create digital art

EYFS outcomes

Physical development

Develop their small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently.

Characteristics of Effective Learning

Playing and exploring
Active learning

Outcomes taken from Development Matters, 2021.

ELGs taken from the Statutory framework for the EYFS, 2021.

Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Observations

Next steps

To continue to develop basic mouse skills such as moving and clicking.

To use the mouse to click and drag.

Note any specific next steps for individual children.

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Created by:

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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